Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
ZTE Blade X5
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 more compact build at 134.6 x 65.9 x 7.6 mm and weighs 110g, while the ZTE Blade X5 is larger at 142 x 70.4 x 8.9 mm and heavier at 129g.
- Both devices have a 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD display, but the Idol 3 has a slightly higher pixel density at ~312 ppi compared to ~294 ppi on the Blade X5.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Blade X5 has a 1.3 GHz CPU but lacks detailed chipset information.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade X5 offers an 8 MP selfie camera, superior to the Idol 3's 5 MP.
- The Idol 3 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Blade X5 has a larger 2400 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs on Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Blade X5 operates on Android 5.1, with the Idol 3 featuring stereo speakers and NFC, which the Blade X5 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
ZTE Blade X5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
N/A
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
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, 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)
142 x 70.4 x 8.9 mm (5.59 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
Weight
110 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
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 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

