alcatel Idol 3C
#4481
HTC Desire 12+
#4761Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3C
HTC Desire 12+
Performance
56.462.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.423.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.848.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.231.3
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3C features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the HTC Desire 12+'s 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3C is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, while the Desire 12+ uses the Snapdragon 450, with the Idol 3C offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Desire 12+ includes a secondary depth sensor.
- The Idol 3C has a 2910 mAh battery, slightly less than the Desire 12+'s 2965 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Idol 3C runs on Android 5.0, while the Desire 12+ is equipped with Android 8.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3C
HTC Desire 12+
General
Release Date
2015
2018, June 07
Announced
2015
2018, March 20
Description
N/A
Also known as HTC Desire 12 Plus
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
2965 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2965 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.7 x 75.1 x 7.9 mm (6.01 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
158.2 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
157.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 (Lollipop)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass