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Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini
Dual SIM 8 GB 6012E6012E
| Global Score | |
| 52.7 | 57.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Alcatel | ZTE |
| Android 4.2 | Android 4.4 |
| -- | 2014-09-16 |
| 5.00 x 2.44 x 0.31 inches | 6.40 x 3.30 x 0.35 inches |
| 3.39 ounces | 5.50 ounces |
| Blue, Gray and Pink | Black |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 185.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.3 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 480 x 854 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 228 pixels per inch | 258 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8926 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1300 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 4.62 | 5.72 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM, Dual SIM | SIM |
| 4.6 | 5.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1700mAh Battery | 3400mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 540 hours standby time 20 hours talk time | 360 hours standby time 14 hours talk time |
| 3.52 | 5.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The ZTE ZMAX has a global score of 57.9, which is a little bit better than the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini's score of 52.7. Although it's the best phone in our current comparison, ZTE ZMAX's body is notably heavier and somewhat thicker than Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini. Both of these devices come with Android OS (operating system), but ZTE ZMAX has the newer 4.4 version and Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini has Android 4.2 version, so it counts with lots of additional features and better performance.
ZTE ZMAX has a slightly better looking screen than Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini, because it has a much better 1280 x 720 resolution, a just a little better screen density and a way larger display. ZTE ZMAX features a superior memory capacity to store more games and applications than Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini, and although they both have a slot for an SD memory card that supports a maximum of 32 GB, the ZTE ZMAX also has 8 GB more internal storage capacity.
ZTE ZMAX features a bit superior processing unit than Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini, because it has 1,5 GB more RAM, a graphics co-processor and a larger number of cores. The ZTE ZMAX has a very superior battery duration than Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini, because it has a 3400mAh battery capacity. ZTE ZMAX shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini, because it has a way higher (Full HD) video definition and a much higher 8 megapixels resolution camera in the back.
Despite of being the best phone of the ones we compare here, the ZTE ZMAX is also cheap compared to the other phone, which makes it a simple decision.
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