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Side-by-side technical data
alcatel Idol Alpha vs alcatel 1 (2021)
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
alcatel Idol Alpha, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 312 ppi
- against 215 ppi
- Weight
- 117.4 g
- against 134 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 9.8 mm
alcatel 1 (2021), if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Micro-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 71.4 %
- against 66.3 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,000 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 5 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 20 h | — |
| Standby time | 720 h | — |
| Music playback time | 24 h | — |
Design
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Slate, Gold, Pink | Black, Aqua |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 66.6 mm | 65.7 mm |
| Body Height | 138 mm | 137.6 mm |
| Weight | 117.4 g Best value | 134 g |
| Usable Surface | 66.3 % | 71.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6589 | MediaTek MT6739 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR SGX544 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 55,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 456 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,499 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.28 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi Best value | 215 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Dragontrail Glass, Oleophobic Coating | Asahi Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, TFT LCD |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.2 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Idol Alpha | 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
