alcatel Idol Alpha
#6267
verykool s505
#6068Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Alpha
verykool s505
Performance
46.435.3
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
34.829.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.525.3
Summary
- The alcatel Idol Alpha features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the verykool s505 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol Alpha is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the verykool s505 utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, offering marginally better processing speed.
- The Idol Alpha's rear camera is rated at 13 MP with 1080p video recording, compared to the s505's 12 MP camera, which also supports video recording but lacks specific resolution details.
- Both devices have a 2000 mAh battery and run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience.
- The Idol Alpha is lighter at 117.4g, while the s505 weighs 100g and has slightly larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Alpha
verykool s505
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2013
2014
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
143.5 x 71.6 x 8.3 mm (5.65 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
Weight
117.4 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Soft Gold/Matte, Soft Gold/Brushed, Pink Gold/Brushed
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity