Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
ZTE Vital N9810
Performance
48.147.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.849.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
30.925.3
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) features a more compact and lightweight build at 110g, compared to the heavier ZTE Vital N9810, which weighs 154g and has a larger 5.0" display.
- Both phones have a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Idol 3 offers a slightly higher pixel density at ~312 ppi versus the Vital N9810's ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 410 chipset, while the Vital N9810 has a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, which may result in better multitasking on the Idol 3.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Idol 3 has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Vital N9810's 1 MP.
- The Idol 3's battery capacity is 2000 mAh, which is lower than the Vital N9810's 2500 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Lastly, the Idol 3 runs on a more recent Android version (upgradable to 6.0.1) compared to the Vital N9810's Android 4.1.2, offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
ZTE Vital N9810
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
For Sprint
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
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM (DS)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDXC (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, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
1 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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, 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)
142 x 71.4 x 10 mm (5.59 x 2.81 x 0.39 in)
Weight
110 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, 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, 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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

