alcatel Idol 3C
#4481
Meizu M8c
#5005Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 3C
Meizu M8c
Performance
56.453.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.425.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.846.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
33.229.8
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 3C features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering better clarity compared to the Meizu M8c's 5.45-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 3C is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset with an octa-core CPU, while the M8c has a Snapdragon 425 with a quad-core CPU, resulting in superior processing capabilities for the Idol 3C.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the M8c includes PDAF for faster focusing.
- The Idol 3C has a slightly smaller 2910 mAh battery compared to the M8c's 3070 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Idol 3C runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, while the M8c operates on Android 7.0 Nougat with Flyme UI, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Idol 3C is slightly larger and thinner, while the M8c is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 3C
Meizu M8c
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 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 MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
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
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3070 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)
146.4 x 70 x 8.5 mm (5.76 x 2.76 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Black, Gold, Blue, Red
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 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Flyme UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity