alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
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Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
#5933Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Performance
48.143.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.843.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.925.9
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) features a compact build with dimensions of 134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm and weighs 110g, while the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL is larger at 157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm and heavier at 171g.
- 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 5.7-inch display of the Lumia 640 XL, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Idol 3.
- In terms of performance, both phones are equipped with 8GB of storage and similar RAM, but the Idol 3 uses a Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the Lumia has a Snapdragon 400.
- Camera specifications are nearly identical, with both offering 13 MP rear cameras and 5 MP front cameras.
- The Idol 3 has a 2000 mAh battery, whereas the Lumia 640 XL has a larger 3000 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2, upgradeable to 6.0.1, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradeable to Windows 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 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, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
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, 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)
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
110 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core