alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
#5831
BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE
#5615Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) features a compact build with dimensions of 134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm and a lightweight design at 110g, while the BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE is larger and heavier at 145.7 x 72 x 9 mm and 164g.
- Both phones have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Idol 3 has a slightly higher pixel density at ~312 ppi compared to ~294 ppi for the BLU.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, whereas the BLU uses a Snapdragon 400 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, which may result in better efficiency for the Idol 3.
- Both devices sport a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Idol 3 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the BLU offers a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, providing a more modern experience compared to the BLU's Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
BLU Studio 5.0 HD LTE
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm (5.30 x 2.59 x 0.30 in)
145.7 x 72 x 9 mm (5.74 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight
110 g
164 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes