alcatel Idol Alpha
#6267
Allview X3 Soul Lite
#5702Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Alpha
Allview X3 Soul Lite
Performance
46.449.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.838.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.526.8
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 X3 Soul Lite has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 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 X3 Soul Lite utilizes a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a more efficient quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 3GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the X3 Soul Lite offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Idol Alpha's 1.3 MP.
- The Idol Alpha's battery capacity is 2000 mAh, while the X3 Soul Lite has a larger 2400 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Lastly, the Idol Alpha runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the X3 Soul Lite benefits from a more recent Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Alpha
Allview X3 Soul Lite
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2013
2016
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 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, PDAF
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
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2400 mAh, 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)
145.3 x 70.6 x 8.5 mm (5.72 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight
117.4 g
142.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Soft Gold/Matte, Soft Gold/Brushed, Pink Gold/Brushed
Gold, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity