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alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)

#4822
verykool s5025 Helix

verykool s5025 Helix

#6065

Category Breakdown

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
verykool s5025 Helix
Performance
48.141.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.918.1
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
51.832.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.925.3

Summary

  • The alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) features a more compact build with dimensions of 134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 110g, compared to the larger verykool s5025 Helix, which measures 143.5 x 72.5 x 7.9 mm and weighs 136g.
  • Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Idol 3 has a slightly higher pixel density at ~312 ppi versus ~294 ppi for the Helix.
  • In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Helix uses a Mediatek MT6580 with a 1.3 GHz CPU, offering comparable performance.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of 1080p video recording.
  • The Idol 3 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Helix's 1950 mAh, and runs on Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Helix runs Android 5.1.
  • The Idol 3 includes stereo speakers, whereas the Helix does not.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
verykool s5025 Helix

General

Release Date

2015
2015

Announced

2015
2015

Description

N/A
N/A

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
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 306
Mali-400MP2

Memory

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

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDHC

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, panorama

Front Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2000 mAh
1950 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1950 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)
143.5 x 72.5 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)

Weight

110 g
136 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.68 W/kg (head)     1.25 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 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS

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 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity