alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
#4451
ZTE Blade A7
#4500Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
ZTE Blade A7
Performance
56.668.3
Camera
19.115.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.425.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.351.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.433.0
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the ZTE Blade A7's 6.09-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, while the Blade A7 utilizes a Mediatek Helio P60, with the latter offering a more efficient architecture.
- The Idol 3 has a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, whereas the Blade A7 has a 16 MP rear camera but only supports 720p video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Blade A7 at 3200 mAh compared to the Idol 3's 2910 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Idol 3 runs on Android 5.0.2, upgradable to 6.0.1, while the Blade A7 operates on Android 9.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both phones weighing around 141g to 146g and having comparable dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
ZTE Blade A7
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 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 MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (DS)
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
16 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 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)
154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
141 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Sliver, Gold
Black, Blue, Black/blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
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, BDS
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 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity