alcatel Idol S
#6691
QMobile Noir Z3
#5312Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol S
QMobile Noir Z3
Performance
35.051.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.580.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.229.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.628.4
Summary
- The alcatel Idol S features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display, while the QMobile Noir Z3 has a slightly larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen, offering better contrast and color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the Idol S is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Noir Z3 utilizes a more capable quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, providing smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but the Noir Z3 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Idol S's 1.3 MP.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2000 mAh for both, but neither supports fast charging.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), ensuring a similar software experience, though the Idol S is lighter at 110g compared to the Noir Z3's 135g, contributing to its overall build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol S
QMobile Noir Z3
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6034R, Alcatel OT-6034Y, Alcatel OT-6034M
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.8"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
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
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 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)
137 x 69 x 6.9 mm (5.39 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight
110 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, 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