alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) vs alcatel Idol Alpha
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
alcatel Idol 3 (4.7)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 312 | 312 |
| Glass Type | — | Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 68.7 | 66.3 |
Platform
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | PowerVR SGX544 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 | Mediatek MT6589 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.0.2 | 4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model | No |
| Variants | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2 | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 24 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 720 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 134.6 | 138 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Weight (g) | 110 | 117.4 |
| Width (mm) | 65.9 | 66.6 |
Launch
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, March. Released 2015, June | 2013, September. Released 2014, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - EMEA | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA | — |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) | alcatel Idol Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) and alcatel Idol Alpha are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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