alcatel Idol Mini
#6994
ZTE V96
#7231Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol Mini
ZTE V96
Performance
36.354.2
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.420.3
Battery
16.71.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.145.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.019.9
Summary
- The alcatel Idol Mini features a compact build with a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display at 480 x 854 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 228 ppi, while the ZTE V96 has a larger 10.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density of about 149 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol Mini is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 dual-core processor at 1.3 GHz and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the V96 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core processor at 1.7 GHz with 16GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the V96 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, while the Idol Mini lacks a front camera.
- The Idol Mini is equipped with a 1700 mAh battery, while the ZTE V96's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both run on older versions of Android, with the Idol Mini using Android 4.2 and the V96 on Android 4.0, which may affect the software experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol Mini
ZTE V96
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6012D, Alcatel OT-6012E with dual-SIM card slots
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
Display
Size
4.3"
10.1"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~149 ppi density)
PPI
480
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (SS), 8GB 512MB RAM (DS)
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
2 MP
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
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
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)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, compass