alcatel Idol 3C
#4481
Huawei P9 lite
#4023Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3C
Huawei P9 lite
Performance
56.461.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.424.2
Build
0.274.6
Connectivity
51.855.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.236.8
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3C features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Huawei P9 lite has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3C is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset, whereas the P9 lite utilizes the Kirin 650, which offers better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the P9 lite's camera has a wider aperture (f/2.0) for improved low-light performance.
- The battery capacity of the P9 lite is 3000 mAh, slightly larger than the Idol 3C's 2910 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Regarding software, the Idol 3C runs on Android 5.0, while the P9 lite comes with Android 6.0, which is upgradable to 7.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the P9 lite featuring a glass front and aluminum frame, compared to the Idol 3C's plastic design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3C
Huawei P9 lite
General
Release Date
2015
2016, May 15
Announced
2015
2016, April 20
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei G9 Lite, Honor 8 Smart (India)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Kirin 650 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-T830MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
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
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
146.8 x 72.6 x 7.5 mm (5.78 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
147 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, White, 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
4.1, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 4.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass