alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
#4822
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
#4239Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Performance
48.153.8
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.544.5
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.277.8
Connectivity
51.859.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.935.2
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) features a compact build with a weight of 110g and dimensions of 134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is larger and heavier at 142g with dimensions of 143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back for enhanced durability.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel display, but the J3 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch PLS screen compared to the Idol 3's 4.7-inch IPS LCD.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is powered by the Exynos 7570 with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the Idol 3's Snapdragon 410 with 1.5GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the J3's f/1.9 aperture may provide better low-light performance.
- The J3 also has a larger 2400mAh battery compared to the Idol 3's 2000mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the J3 comes with Android 7.0, upgradable to 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: J330F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J330G/DS (Malaysia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (2017); Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
16GB 2GB 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/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 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)
143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
Weight
110 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
White, Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
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 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity