alcatel Idol 2
#5841
BLU Studio XL
#6261Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 2
BLU Studio XL
Performance
38.942.3
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.729.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.324.5
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Slate, Chocolate, White, Hot pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity