alcatel Idol 2
#6338
BLU Studio XL
#6272Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 2
BLU Studio XL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 2 features a compact build with dimensions of 136 x 70 x 7.3 mm and weighs 128g, while the BLU Studio XL is larger at 165.5 x 85.3 x 8.5 mm and heavier at 177g.
- Both devices have an IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the Idol 2 has a higher pixel density of ~220 ppi compared to the Studio XL's ~184 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both phones utilize a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU with 1GB of RAM, but the Studio XL is powered by a Mediatek chipset.
- The rear camera specifications are identical at 8 MP, but the Studio XL supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Idol 2 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Idol 2 has a smaller 2000mAh battery, while the Studio XL offers a larger 3000mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Idol 2 runs on Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4, while the Studio XL operates on Android 5.0, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 2
BLU Studio XL
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM (SS), 16GB 1GB RAM (DS)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136 x 70 x 7.3 mm (5.35 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
165.5 x 85.3 x 8.5 mm (6.52 x 3.36 x 0.33 in)
Weight
128 g
177 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Chocolate, White, Hot pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes