Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
vivo X5
Performance
48.156.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.849.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.927.1
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 weight of 110g, while the vivo X5 is larger at 143.3 x 71.1 x 6.3 mm and heavier at 141g.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Idol 3 has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch screen compared to the X5's 5.0-inch.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the X5 utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 615 with an octa-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Idol 3's camera features autofocus.
- The Idol 3 has a 2000mAh battery, whereas the X5 offers a larger 2250mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs on Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the X5 operates on Android 4.4.2 with Funtouch 2, which may provide a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
vivo X5
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 405
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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, panorama, HDR
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
2250 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2250 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)
143.3 x 71.1 x 6.3 mm (5.64 x 2.80 x 0.25 in)
Weight
110 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Hybrid Dual SIM ( X5v, X5s)/ Single SIM (X5L)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
CDMA, LTE
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.2 (KitKat), Funtouch 2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

