alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
#4822
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra dual
#4985Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra dual
Performance
48.148.6
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
51.850.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.929.9
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 dual is larger at 165.2 x 83.8 x 7.7 mm and heavier at 171.8g.
- 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 T2 Ultra's 6.0-inch display, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Idol 3.
- 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 a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the T2 Ultra lacks a front-facing camera with lower resolution at 1.1 MP compared to the Idol 3's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the T2 Ultra at 3000 mAh versus the Idol 3's 2000 mAh.
- 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 5.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Sony Xperia T2 Ultra dual
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia T2 Ultra dual SIM D5322, XM50h
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 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, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
1.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
171.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
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 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)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass