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Alcatel OneTouch Idol
4 GB6030D
| Global Score | |
| 48.5 | 53 |
| Basic Information | |
| Archos | Alcatel |
| Android 4.2 | Android 4.1.1 |
| 2014-02-20 | 2013-01-07 |
| 6.72 x 3.57 x 0.37 inches | 5.24 x 2.66 x 0.31 inches |
| 8.18 ounces | 3.88 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 165.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 540 x 960 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 229 pixels per inch | 234 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Mediatek MT6582 chipset | MediaTek MT6577 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | PowerVR SGX531 (200 MHz) GPU |
| 8.19 | 7.74 |
| Storage | |
| 4 GB internal memory | 4 GB internal memory |
| microSD external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 2.5 | 3.82 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM, Dual SIM | SIM |
| 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 410 hours standby time 7.2 hours talk time |
| 4.8 | 3.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Alcatel OneTouch Idol has a global score of 53, which is just a bit better than the ARCHOS 64 Xenon's global score of 48.5. Both of these phones include Android OS (Operating System), but Alcatel OneTouch Idol has older 4.1.1 version and ARCHOS 64 Xenon has Android 4.2. Even though Alcatel OneTouch Idol is older than ARCHOS 64 Xenon, it's design is thinner and a lot lighter.
The ARCHOS 64 Xenon has a bit better processing unit than Alcatel OneTouch Idol, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, and they both have a 1 GB RAM memory, the ARCHOS 64 Xenon also counts with a greater number of cores. ARCHOS 64 Xenon counts with a little more vivid screen than Alcatel OneTouch Idol, because although it has a just a bit inferior pixels number in each inch of display, it also counts with a way bigger screen and a better 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.
Alcatel OneTouch Idol has a very superior storage to store more games and applications than ARCHOS 64 Xenon. Both have exactly the same 4 GB internal memory. The ARCHOS 64 Xenon has a superior battery lifetime than Alcatel OneTouch Idol, because it has a 56% bigger battery size. Alcatel OneTouch Idol shoots slightly better pictures and videos than ARCHOS 64 Xenon. They have the same 1280x720 (HD) video quality, the same video frame rate and the same resolution camera in the back.
The Alcatel OneTouch Idol is not only the best phones in our comparison, but it's also very cheap compared to the other ones, which makes it an easy decision.
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