alcatel Idol 2 Mini vs alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Lighter body
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 480 |
| PPI | 245 | 218 |
| Glass Type | Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating | — |
| Screen-to-body | 68.1 | 64.8 |
Platform
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model)Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 (4G model) |
| GPU | — | Mali-400Mali-T720MP2 |
| Chipset Name | — | (3G model)MT6735M (4G model) |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.3 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 480p@15fps (3G), 720p@30fps (4G) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1700 | 1400 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) | Up to 270 h |
| talk time | Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) | Up to 10 h |
Body
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)Mini-SIM (3G model), Micro-SIM (4G model) |
| Height (mm) | 129 | 132.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 10 |
| Weight (g) | 110 | 125 |
| Width (mm) | 63.5 | 65.1 |
Launch
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, February. Released 2014, Q2 | 2015, January. Released 2015, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 - 6016X, 6016D | HSDPA 900, 2100 - EMEA |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | alcatel Idol 2 Mini | alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both alcatel Idol 2 Mini and alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
alcatel Idol 2 Mini packs a 1700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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