Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol S
LG Optimus LTE LU6200
Performance
35.041.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.541.8
Battery
18.917.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.249.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.620.9
Summary
- The alcatel Idol S features a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.5-inch HD-IPS LCD of the LG Optimus LTE LU6200, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol S is powered by a Mediatek MT6577 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Optimus LTE utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 with a faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but their software experiences differ, with the Idol S running Android 4.2 and the Optimus LTE initially on Android 2.3.5, upgradable to 4.0.
- The Idol S has a 2000 mAh battery, providing slightly more capacity than the 1830 mAh battery in the Optimus LTE.
- In terms of build quality, the Idol S is lighter at 110g, while the Optimus LTE is heavier at 139g and thicker at 10.4 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol S
LG Optimus LTE LU6200
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2011
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6034R, Alcatel OT-6034Y, Alcatel OT-6034M
For South Korea
Display
Size
4.7"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
HD-IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 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)
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 220
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 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
1830 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1830 mAh battery
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)
132.9 x 67.9 x 10.4 mm (5.23 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
Weight
110 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

