alcatel Idol X
#6249
ZTE Redbull V5 V9180
#5698Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol X
ZTE Redbull V5 V9180
Performance
48.140.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
58.956.5
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
35.936.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.626.8
Summary
- The Alcatel Idol X features a slimmer and lighter design at 130g compared to the ZTE Redbull V5 V9180's 165g, providing a more comfortable grip.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, but the Idol X offers a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in sharper visuals than the Redbull's 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol X is equipped with a Mediatek MT6589 chipset and 2GB of RAM, while the Redbull V5 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with 4GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redbull V5 has a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the Idol X's 2.1 MP.
- The Idol X has a smaller 2000 mAh battery, whereas the Redbull V5 has a larger 2400 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both run on Android Jelly Bean, with the Idol X on version 4.2.1 and the Redbull on 4.3, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol X
ZTE Redbull V5 V9180
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE V5 Red Bull
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 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
4GB 1GB 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, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2400 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)
139 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
130 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black, Red, Yellow
Black/White, Black/Blue, Black/Yellow, Black/Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass