alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
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Lava X81
#5521Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Lava X81
Performance
48.149.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.922.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.845.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.927.4
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 Lava X81 is larger at 142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm and slightly heavier, though the weight is unspecified.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Idol 3 has a smaller 4.7-inch screen compared to the 5.0-inch display of the Lava X81.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1.5GB of RAM, while the Lava X81 utilizes a Mediatek MT6735 with 3GB of RAM, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with identical video recording capabilities at 1080p.
- The Idol 3 has a 2000mAh battery, whereas the Lava X81 boasts a larger 2700mAh capacity, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs on Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Lava X81 comes with Android 6.0.1 out of the box, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
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
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
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
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 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)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
110 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual 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
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, GLONASS
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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity