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alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)

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Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen)

Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen)

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Category Breakdown

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen)
Performance
48.149.1
Camera
19.145.3
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.848.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.930.5

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 Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen) is larger at 142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm and heavier at 155g.
  • Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Moto G has a slightly larger 5.0-inch screen compared to the Idol 3's 4.7 inches.
  • Performance-wise, both are powered by the Snapdragon 410 chipset, but the Moto G has a marginally faster 1.4 GHz CPU versus the Idol 3's 1.2 GHz.
  • Camera specifications are similar, with both offering 13 MP rear cameras and 5 MP front cameras, although the Moto G supports HDR video.
  • The Idol 3 has a smaller 2000 mAh battery compared to the Moto G's 2470 mAh, which may result in longer usage time for the latter.
  • In terms of software, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Moto G operates on Android 5.1.1, providing a slightly more recent experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (3rd gen)

General

Release Date

2015
2015

Announced

2015
2015

Description

N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto G Dual SIM (Gen 3), Motorola Moto G3 Dual SIM

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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 306
Adreno 306

Memory

8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

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 dual-tone flash, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2

Front Camera Features

N/A
HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
2470 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2470 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)
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)

Weight

110 g
155 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, White

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 / 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, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

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)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Ambient light sensor, accelerometer (2), proximity sensor