alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
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Posh Optima LTE L530
#5367Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Posh Optima LTE L530
Performance
56.653.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.424.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.343.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.428.2
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing better clarity compared to the Posh Optima LTE L530's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, while the Posh uses a Mediatek MT6753, with both having 2GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering a 13 MP rear camera, but the Idol 3 has an 8 MP front camera compared to the 13 MP on the Posh.
- The Idol 3 has a slightly smaller 2910 mAh battery, while the Posh has a 3000 mAh battery, which may offer a marginally longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, but the Idol 3 can be upgraded to Marshmallow, providing a potentially better software experience.
- The Idol 3 is also slightly lighter and thinner than the Posh, contributing to its build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Posh Optima LTE L530
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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 MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (DS)
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3", AF
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)
143.5 x 69.4 x 8 mm (5.65 x 2.73 x 0.31 in)
Weight
141 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass