alcatel Idol 2
#5841
XOLO Win Q900s
#5753Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 2
XOLO Win Q900s
Performance
38.942.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
55.256.5
Battery
18.917.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
39.734.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.326.6
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 2 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the XOLO Win Q900s has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 8GB of RAM, but the Idol 2 has a slightly faster quad-core CPU at 1.3 GHz compared to the 1.2 GHz in the XOLO.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, offering similar photographic capabilities.
- The Idol 2 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh in the XOLO, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Idol 2 runs on Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4, while the XOLO operates on Windows Phone 8.1, offering different user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Idol 2 being slightly heavier at 128g versus the 100g of the XOLO, and both have a slim profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 2
XOLO Win Q900s
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 302
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM (SS), 16GB 1GB RAM (DS)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 1800 mAh, 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)
135.8 x 67.2 x 7.2 mm (5.35 x 2.65 x 0.28 in)
Weight
128 g
100 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 (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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, EDR
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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass