Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Vodafone Smart 4 max
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 weight of 110g, while the Vodafone Smart 4 max is larger at 164 x 83.4 x 7.9 mm and weighs 170g.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Idol 3 offers a higher pixel density of approximately 312 ppi compared to the Smart 4 max's 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the Smart 4 max uses a Snapdragon 400, with both having 8GB of storage but differing RAM configurations.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both featuring a 13 MP rear camera, but the Idol 3 has a 5 MP front camera compared to the Smart 4 max's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is notably different, with the Idol 3 at 2000 mAh and the Smart 4 max at 3000 mAh, and the Idol 3 runs on a more recent Android version (upgradable to 6.0.1) compared to the Smart 4 max's Android 4.4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Vodafone Smart 4 max
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
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 MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 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, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
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)
164 x 83.4 x 7.9 mm (6.46 x 3.28 x 0.31 in)
Weight
110 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, White
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, 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

