alcatel Idol S
#7355
LG Optimus LTE SU640
#7345Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol S
LG Optimus LTE SU640
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.653.6
Summary
- The alcatel Idol S features a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 312 ppi, while the LG Optimus LTE SU640 has a 4.5-inch HD-IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol S is powered by a Mediatek MT6577 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Optimus LTE utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 with a more powerful dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but they lack optical image stabilization.
- The Idol S has a 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1830 mAh battery of the Optimus LTE, providing slightly longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Idol S runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Optimus LTE starts with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) but can be upgraded to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- In terms of build quality, the Idol S is lighter at 110g and slimmer at 7.4mm, compared to the heavier and thicker 135g and 10.4mm of the Optimus LTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol S
LG Optimus LTE SU640
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes