alcatel Idol Alpha
#6267
Allview X2 Soul Style
#5869Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Alpha
Allview X2 Soul Style
Performance
46.449.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.839.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.526.2
Summary
- The alcatel Idol Alpha features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi, while the Allview X2 Soul Style has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density of about 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol Alpha is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the X2 Soul Style uses a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a more efficient quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the Idol Alpha's 1GB.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the X2 Soul Style offers a superior 5 MP front camera.
- The Idol Alpha has a 2000 mAh battery, while the X2 Soul Style has a larger 2350 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Idol Alpha runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, whereas the X2 Soul Style operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Alpha
Allview X2 Soul Style
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138 x 66.6 x 7.5 mm (5.43 x 2.62 x 0.30 in)
142.4 x 71.2 x 7 mm (5.61 x 2.80 x 0.28 in)
Weight
117.4 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Soft Gold/Matte, Soft Gold/Brushed, Pink Gold/Brushed
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity