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

