alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
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ZTE Vital N9810
#7309Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
ZTE Vital N9810
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.653.7
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes