alcatel Idol Mini
#6994
Gigabyte GSmart MS820
#8950Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Mini
Gigabyte GSmart MS820
Performance
36.331.7
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.411.2
Battery
16.713.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.120.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.013.7
Summary
- The alcatel Idol Mini features a more modern build with a slim profile and a larger 4.3-inch IPS LCD display, offering a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart MS820 has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol Mini is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the GSmart's 520 MHz CPU and 128MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Idol Mini can record video at 720p, whereas the GSmart's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Idol Mini's battery capacity is 1700 mAh, compared to the GSmart's 1300 mAh, indicating better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Idol Mini runs on Android 4.2, offering a more contemporary user experience than the GSmart's outdated Windows Mobile 6.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Mini
Gigabyte GSmart MS820
General
Release Date
2013
2009
Announced
2013
2008
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6012D, Alcatel OT-6012E with dual-SIM card slots
GSmart MW720 for Russia
Display
Size
4.3"
2.8"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (SS), 8GB 512MB RAM (DS)
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Po 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.1 x 62 x 7.9 mm (5.00 x 2.44 x 0.31 in)
116 x 59 x 14.1 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.56 in)
Weight
96 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cranberry Pink, Silver, Slate
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer