alcatel 1s vs alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
alcatel 1s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Lighter body
alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1440 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 293 | 401 |
| Screen-to-body | 74.7 | 72.7 |
Platform
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | IMG8322 | Adreno 405 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc SC9863 | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 5.0.2 |
Memory
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Depth | 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 13 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3060 | 2910 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| talk time | — | Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 147.8 | 152.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 141 |
| Width (mm) | 70.7 | 75.1 |
Launch
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, February. Released 2019, Q1 | 2015, March. Released 2015, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28 | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | alcatel 1s | alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both alcatel 1s and alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
alcatel 1s packs a 3060 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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