alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
#5831
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
#5678Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
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 weighs 110g, while the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM 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 Lumia's 5.7-inch display, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Idol 3.
- In terms of performance, both smartphones are equipped with 8GB of storage and similar RAM configurations, but the Idol 3 uses a Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 400.
- Both have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video, but the Idol 3 benefits from a slightly better camera sensor.
- The Idol 3's battery capacity is 2000 mAh, significantly lower than the Lumia's 3000 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Lastly, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL Dual SIM
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
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 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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes