alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
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alcatel Idol 4
#4127Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
alcatel Idol 4
Performance
56.658.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.422.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.359.2
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
33.436.0
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Idol 4 has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch display but offers a higher pixel density at ~424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 4 is equipped with a more advanced Snapdragon 617 chipset, providing better processing power compared to the Idol 3's Snapdragon 615.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Idol 4 includes phase detection autofocus (PDAF) for improved focus speed.
- The Idol 3 has a larger 2910 mAh battery, whereas the Idol 4's battery is 2610 mAh but supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the Idol 3 upgradable to Marshmallow and the Idol 4 launching with it, offering a slightly more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
alcatel Idol 4
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (DS)
16GB 2GB RAM (6055Y,6055K), 16GB 3GB RAM (6055B,6055H,6055I)
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, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
2610 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.7 x 75.1 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.96 x 0.29 in)
147 x 72.5 x 7.1 mm (5.79 x 2.85 x 0.28 in)
Weight
141 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Metal Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (6055K, 6055I)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass