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alcatel Idol Mini

alcatel Idol Mini

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Micromax Bolt Q331

Micromax Bolt Q331

#7015

Category Breakdown

alcatel Idol Mini
Micromax Bolt Q331
Performance
36.330.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.718.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.126.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.020.9

Summary

  • The alcatel Idol Mini features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Micromax Bolt Q331 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~196 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Idol Mini is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, whereas the Bolt Q331 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz chipset, potentially offering better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Bolt Q331 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the Idol Mini lacks.
  • The Idol Mini has a smaller 1700 mAh battery compared to the Bolt Q331's 2000 mAh, suggesting longer usage times for the latter.
  • Software-wise, the Idol Mini runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Bolt Q331 is equipped with a slightly newer Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), possibly providing a better user experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel Idol Mini
Micromax Bolt Q331

General

Release Date

2013
2015

Announced

2013
2015

Description

Also known as Alcatel OT-6012D, Alcatel OT-6012E with dual-SIM card slots
N/A

Display

Size

4.3"
5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Oleophobic coating
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum 7731G

CPU

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

GPU

Mali-400
N/A

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM (SS), 8GB 512MB RAM (DS)
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash, panorama
LED flash

Front Camera

Yes
2 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
720p

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-Ion 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)
N/A

Weight

96 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Cranberry Pink, Silver, Slate
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM

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, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
2.1

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity