alcatel Idol Mini
#8014
Micromax Bolt Q331
#7106Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Mini
Micromax Bolt Q331
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cranberry Pink, Silver, Slate
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes