alcatel Idol Mini
#6994
Lenovo A526
#5733Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Mini
Lenovo A526
Performance
36.338.8
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
31.127.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.026.7
Summary
- The alcatel Idol Mini features a compact build with dimensions of 127.1 x 62 x 7.9 mm and a lightweight design at 96g, while the Lenovo A526 is slightly larger and heavier at 132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm and 145g.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays with similar resolutions, but the Idol Mini has a smaller 4.3-inch screen compared to the A526's 4.5-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the Idol Mini is powered by a dual-core processor, whereas the A526 benefits from a quad-core CPU, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A526 supports video recording, while the Idol Mini does not.
- The Idol Mini's battery capacity is 1700mAh, which is lower than the A526's 2000mAh, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- Both run on Android Jelly Bean, with the A526 being slightly more updated at version 4.2.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Mini
Lenovo A526
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6012D, Alcatel OT-6012E with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (SS), 8GB 512MB RAM (DS)
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
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)
132 x 67.6 x 11.1 mm (5.20 x 2.66 x 0.44 in)
Weight
96 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cranberry Pink, Silver, Slate
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.41 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
N/A
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity