alcatel Idol S
#6691
BLU View 1
#5073Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol S
BLU View 1
Performance
35.052.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.554.4
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.245.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.629.5
Summary
- The alcatel Idol S features a compact build with a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 resolution, offering a higher pixel density than the BLU View 1's larger 5.5-inch display with a lower resolution of 480 x 960.
- In terms of performance, the Idol S is powered by a dual-core processor, while the View 1 has a quad-core setup, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the View 1 offers a superior 5 MP selfie camera compared to the Idol S's 1.3 MP.
- The Idol S has a 2000 mAh battery, while the View 1 has a slightly larger 2500 mAh capacity, potentially offering better endurance.
- The Idol S runs on Android 4.2, whereas the View 1 benefits from a more recent Android 9.0, enhancing the software experience with updated features and security.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol S
BLU View 1
General
Release Date
2013
2019
Announced
2013
2019
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6034R, Alcatel OT-6034Y, Alcatel OT-6034M
For USA
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~195 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, 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)
142.2 x 71.1 x 10.1 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
Weight
110 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
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 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity