alcatel Idol X
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ZTE Grand S II
#5514Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol X
ZTE Grand S II
Performance
48.160.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
35.936.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.627.5
Summary
- The alcatel Idol X features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Grand S II has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density of ~401 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Idol X is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, whereas the Grand S II utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Grand S II offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Idol X's 2.1 MP.
- The Idol X has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Grand S II features a larger 2500 mAh battery, providing potentially longer usage.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2, but the Grand S II includes Wi-Fi 802.11ac support, enhancing connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol X
ZTE Grand S II
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Grand S II P897A21
Display
Size
5"
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 (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8674-1 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 330
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13.1 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 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 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.18 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
130 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black, Red, Yellow
Silver
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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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/ac, dual-band, 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 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass