alcatel Idol X
#5751
Gigabyte GSmart GX2
#5632Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol X
Gigabyte GSmart GX2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.654.6
Summary
- The alcatel Idol X and Gigabyte GSmart GX2 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Idol X is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, while the GSmart GX2 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have 8GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM, ensuring comparable multitasking capabilities.
- The Idol X has a 13.1 MP rear camera, slightly outperforming the GSmart's 13 MP camera, though both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Idol X has a 2000 mAh battery, whereas the GSmart GX2 offers a larger 2200 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
- In terms of software experience, the Idol X runs Android 4.2.1, while the GSmart GX2 is equipped with a more recent Android 4.4.2, which may offer improved features and performance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol X
Gigabyte GSmart GX2
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13.1 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13.1 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140.4 x 67.5 x 6.9 mm (5.53 x 2.66 x 0.27 in)
146.5 x 73.4 x 8.7 mm (5.77 x 2.89 x 0.34 in)
Weight
130 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black, Red, Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes