alcatel Idol X
#6249
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE
#5804Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol X
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE
Performance
48.143.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
35.951.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.626.4
Summary
- The alcatel Idol X features a more compact and lighter build at 130g with a 5.0-inch 1080p display, offering higher pixel density compared to the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE's 5.7-inch 720p display, which results in a less sharp visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage, but the Idol X has 2GB of RAM while the Lumia has only 1GB, potentially affecting multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones sport a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lumia excels with a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Lumia 640 XL LTE is equipped with a larger 3000mAh battery, compared to the Idol X's 2000mAh, likely providing better longevity.
- Finally, the Idol X runs on Android 4.2.1, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, which can be upgraded to Windows 10, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol X
Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13.1 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140.4 x 67.5 x 6.9 mm (5.53 x 2.66 x 0.27 in)
157.9 x 81.5 x 9 mm (6.22 x 3.21 x 0.35 in)
Weight
130 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black, Red, Yellow
Matte cyan, Orange, Black, Matte white, Glossy white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass, sensor core