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| Global Score | |
| 56 | 61.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Alcatel | Sony |
| Android 4.2 | Android 4.0.3 |
| -- | 2012-05-09 |
| 5.26 x 2.63 x 0.29 inches | 5.16 x 2.72 x 0.41 inches |
| -- | 4.48 ounces |
| Red | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 195.00 | $ 110.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.7 inches | 4.6 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | -- |
| 312 pixels per inch | 319 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8930 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| Krait (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 4 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 3.82 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 13.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 6.82 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2000mAh Battery | 1700mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 700 hours standby time 6 hours talk time | -- |
| 3.92 | 3.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia GX has a global score of 61.5, which is slightly better than Alcatel OneTouch Idol S's 56 global score. Both devices we compare here work with Android OS, but the Xperia GX has 4.0.3 version and Alcatel OneTouch Idol S has Android 4.2 version. Xperia GX counts with just a little better processing power than Alcatel OneTouch Idol S, although it has a weaker GPU running at 400 megahertz, they both have the same number of cores and 1 GB of RAM.
Alcatel OneTouch Idol S features a little sharper display than Xperia GX, because although it has a just a bit worse screen density, and they both have an equal 1280 x 720 resolution, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol S also counts with a little larger screen. The Xperia GX has just a bit better camera than Alcatel OneTouch Idol S, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same (Full HD) video definition, the Xperia GX also has a much more mega pixels back facing camera.
The Sony Xperia GX features a greater storage capacity to install games and applications than Alcatel OneTouch Idol S, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 16 GB internal storage capacity. The Alcatel OneTouch Idol S features better battery lifetime than Sony Xperia GX, because it has a 2000mAh battery capacity instead of 1700mAh.
Despite of being the best phone of the ones we are comparing, Sony Xperia GX is also a bargain compared to the other phones.
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