Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Allview X4 Soul Infinity Z
Performance
56.659.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.345.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.430.0
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Allview X4 Soul Infinity Z's 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the X4 Soul Infinity Z utilizes a Mediatek MT6750T chipset with 4GB of RAM, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the Allview includes a secondary 5 MP depth sensor for enhanced photography.
- The Idol 3 has a 2910 mAh battery, whereas the X4 Soul Infinity Z has a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs on Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Allview operates on Android 7.0, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality shows the Idol 3 is lighter at 141g, compared to the 155g weight of the Allview, with both lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Allview X4 Soul Infinity Z
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (DS)
32GB 4GB RAM
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, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 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
2910 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
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)
152 x 72.6 x 8.5 mm (5.98 x 2.86 x 0.33 in)
Weight
141 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Night Sky, Mocha Gold, Steel Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, 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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

