alcatel Idol S
#6691
BLU Life Play S
#6626Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol S
BLU Life Play S
Performance
35.039.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.917.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.230.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.622.9
Summary
- The alcatel Idol S and BLU Life Play S both feature a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Idol S is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, while the Life Play S has a more capable quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, which may provide better multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Life Play S offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Idol S's 1.3 MP.
- The Idol S has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Life Play S's 1800 mAh, which may result in better battery life.
- Both smartphones run Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and lack advanced features like HDR or wireless charging.
- The build quality is comparable, with the Idol S being slightly lighter and slimmer than the Life Play S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol S
BLU Life Play S
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6034R, Alcatel OT-6034Y, Alcatel OT-6034M
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.5 x 66.8 x 7.4 mm (5.26 x 2.63 x 0.29 in)
137.5 x 67.5 x 7.8 mm (5.41 x 2.66 x 0.31 in)
Weight
110 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass