alcatel One Touch Idol
#7383
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
#7368Category Breakdown
alcatel One Touch Idol
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.553.5
Summary
- The alcatel One Touch Idol features a compact build with dimensions of 133 x 67.5 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 109g, while the Maxwest Nitro 5.5 is larger at 156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm and weighs 174g, indicating a sturdier feel.
- Both devices utilize IPS LCD displays with the Idol's 4.66-inch screen offering a slightly higher pixel density of ~236 ppi compared to the Nitro's 5.5-inch display at ~200 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the Idol is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, while the Nitro has a slightly faster 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, both supported by 4GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical with 8 MP rear cameras, but the Nitro can record video at 720p@30fps, whereas the Idol lacks specific video resolution details.
- The Idol's battery capacity is 1800mAh, which is lower than the Nitro's 2200mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Lastly, the Idol runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Nitro operates on a newer Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), suggesting a slightly more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel One Touch Idol
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6030D
N/A
Display
Size
4.66"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~236 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Mali-400
Memory
4GB / 13.3GB (dual SIM version), 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
133 x 67.5 x 7.9 mm (5.24 x 2.66 x 0.31 in)
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
Weight
109 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Slate, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes