alcatel Idol Mini
#8014
LG L65 Dual D285
#8037Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Mini
LG L65 Dual D285
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.952.9
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cranberry Pink, Silver, Slate
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes