Category Breakdown
alcatel One Touch Idol
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
Performance
33.644.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
17.418.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.740.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.022.9
Summary
- The alcatel One Touch Idol features a slightly larger 4.66-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X LTE T82 has a 4.3-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol is powered by a Mediatek MT6577 dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Grand X utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core 1.5 GHz processor.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand X can record video at 1080p, compared to the Idol's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Idol has a 1800 mAh battery, while the Grand X offers a slightly larger 1900 mAh battery.
- Both run older versions of Android, with the Idol on Android 4.1 and the Grand X on Android 4.0, providing a similar software experience.
- The build quality of the Idol is lighter at 109g, while the Grand X is heavier at 151g and thicker at 11.2 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel One Touch Idol
ZTE Grand X LTE T82
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6030D
Also known as ZTE Easy Touch 4G for Telstra
Display
Size
4.66"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~236 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB / 13.3GB (dual SIM version), 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 67.5 x 7.9 mm (5.24 x 2.66 x 0.31 in)
130.9 x 65 x 11.2 mm (5.15 x 2.56 x 0.44 in)
Weight
109 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Slate, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

