alcatel Idol S
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Samsung Ativ S I8750
#5216Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol S
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Performance
35.051.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.580.4
Battery
18.920.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.245.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.628.8
Summary
- The alcatel Idol S features a compact build with a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Ativ S I8750 has a slightly larger 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Idol S is powered by a Mediatek MT6577 dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Ativ S utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU with 16GB of RAM, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Ativ S has a higher resolution 1.9 MP front camera compared to the Idol S's 1.3 MP.
- The Idol S is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, while the Ativ S has a larger 2300 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Idol S runs on Android 4.2, whereas the Ativ S operates on Windows Phone 8, which can be upgraded to 8.1.1, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol S
Samsung Ativ S I8750
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
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)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.9 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
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2300 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)
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
110 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
Gray
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass