Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Lava Icon
Performance
48.139.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.831.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.924.2
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) features a more compact build with a weight of 110g and dimensions of 134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm, while the Lava Icon is slightly larger and heavier at 143g and 143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Idol 3 has a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi compared to the Icon's ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1.2 GHz CPU and 1.5GB RAM, whereas the Lava Icon has a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU with 2GB RAM, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, with identical video capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The Idol 3 has a smaller 2000mAh battery compared to the Icon's 2500mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2 (upgradable to 6.0.1), while the Lava Icon operates on an older Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
For India
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
N/A
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm (5.30 x 2.59 x 0.30 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
110 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
