alcatel Idol Alpha
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Lava X81
#5521Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Alpha
Lava X81
Performance
46.449.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.922.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.845.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.527.4
Summary
- The alcatel Idol Alpha features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava X81 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Idol Alpha is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, whereas the Lava X81 uses a Mediatek MT6735 with a 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava X81's f/2.0 aperture may provide better low-light performance, and it also features a 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Idol Alpha's 1.3 MP.
- The Idol Alpha has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Lava X81 has a larger 2700 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Lastly, the Idol Alpha runs on Android 4.2, whereas the Lava X81 benefits from a more recent Android 6.0.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Alpha
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
For India
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
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
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
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
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
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 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)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
117.4 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Soft Gold/Matte, Soft Gold/Brushed, Pink Gold/Brushed
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity