alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
#5831
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
#5704Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
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 a lightweight design at 110g, while the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra is significantly larger at 165.2 x 83.8 x 7.7 mm and weighs 171.7g.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays with the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Idol 3 has a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi compared to the T2 Ultra's 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, while the T2 Ultra uses a Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU; both have 8GB of storage but differ in RAM configurations.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both offering 13 MP rear cameras, though the T2 Ultra has a lower resolution front camera at 1.1 MP compared to the Idol 3's 5 MP.
- The Idol 3 has a smaller 2000 mAh battery, while the T2 Ultra boasts a larger 3000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the T2 Ultra starts with Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 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
microSDHC (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/2.3, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1.1 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-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)
165.2 x 83.8 x 7.7 mm (6.50 x 3.30 x 0.30 in)
Weight
110 g
171.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes