alcatel Idol Mini
#6994
Sony Xperia E3
#5965Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Mini
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
36.340.1
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.720.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
31.154.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.025.8
Summary
- The alcatel Idol Mini features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol Mini is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Xperia E3 utilizes a more capable quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, providing better multitasking and graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 can record video at 1080p, compared to the Idol Mini's 720p.
- The Xperia E3 also has a larger battery capacity of 2330 mAh, compared to the Idol Mini's 1700 mAh, likely offering better battery life.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Idol Mini on Android 4.2 and the Xperia E3 on Android 4.4.2, which is upgradable.
- Overall, the Xperia E3 presents a more robust performance and camera capability, while the Idol Mini is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Mini
Sony Xperia E3
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 Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
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
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
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, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-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)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
96 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cranberry Pink, Silver, Slate
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, OTG
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), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass