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alcatel Idol Mini

alcatel Idol Mini

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LG L65 Dual D285

LG L65 Dual D285

#6028

Category Breakdown

alcatel Idol Mini
LG L65 Dual D285
Performance
36.336.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.720.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.133.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.025.5

Summary

  • The alcatel Idol Mini features a lightweight build at 96g and a slim profile, while the LG L65 Dual D285 is slightly heavier at 126g and thicker.
  • Both devices have a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display, but the Idol Mini offers a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels compared to the L65's 480 x 800 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Idol Mini is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the L65 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU.
  • Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Idol Mini records video at 720p, whereas the L65's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The Idol Mini has a smaller 1700 mAh battery, while the L65 has a larger 2100 mAh capacity, potentially offering better longevity.
  • Lastly, the Idol Mini runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, whereas the L65 operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2 KitKat with LG's user interface, suggesting a potentially smoother software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel Idol Mini
LG L65 Dual D285

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

Also known as Alcatel OT-6012D, Alcatel OT-6012E with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as LG L65 Dual SIM D285

Display

Size

4.3"
4.3"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Oleophobic coating
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Mali-400
Adreno 302

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, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama

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
2100 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
127.2 x 66.8 x 9.6 mm (5.01 x 2.63 x 0.38 in)

Weight

96 g
126 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Cranberry Pink, Silver, Slate
White, Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

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 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity