alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
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Lenovo Vibe X2
#5230Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Lenovo Vibe X2
Performance
56.664.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.420.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.347.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.428.7
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 Lenovo Vibe X2 has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display but offers a higher pixel density at ~441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, whereas the Vibe X2 utilizes a Mediatek MT6595M, with the Idol 3 having a lower clock speed but similar RAM configurations.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Idol 3's front camera is superior at 8 MP compared to the Vibe X2's 5 MP.
- The Idol 3 also has a larger battery capacity of 2910 mAh, compared to the Vibe X2's 2300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Vibe X2 starts with Android 4.4, upgradable to 5.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Lenovo Vibe X2
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Lenovo Vibe X2 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6595M
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A17 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
Adreno 405
PowerVR G600
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (DS)
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 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
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2300 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)
140.2 x 68.6 x 7.3 mm (5.52 x 2.70 x 0.29 in)
Weight
141 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
White, Gold, Red, Charcoal
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIMMicro-SIM + Nano-SIM
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
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/ac, dual band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass