Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 vs Apple iPhone 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 vs Apple iPhone 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3Global · 2GB · 32GB · 43590
Apple iPhone 5Apple iPhone 5Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Basics
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3
Global · 2GB · 32GB · 43590
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Apple iPhone 5
Apple iPhone 5
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
28 reviews
7.3
75 reviews

Technical specifications of the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 vs Apple iPhone 5

Specs Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 prices Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3
Global · 2GB · 32GB · 43590 		Apple iPhone 5 price comparison Apple iPhone 5
Global · 1GB · 16GB
Inches 5.5" 4"
Resolution FHD HD
Usable surface 72% useful 61% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.1 mm
152.7 mm
7.4 mm 		58.6 mm
123.8 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 140 g 112 g
Micro SnapD. 615
Octa-Core 		A6
Dual-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 32.876
v? 		13.608
v?
Battery 2910 mAh 1440 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
IMX145 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop iOS 10

Brand
Brand Alcatel Apple
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date July 2014,
9 years ago 		September 2012,
11 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3
Apple iPhone 5
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3
Apple iPhone 5
Size
75.1 mm • 152.7 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
58.6 mm • 123.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 140 g 112 g
Usable surface 72 % 61 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance - -
Colors
Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 4"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
640 x 1136 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 326 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.0
6.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
8.6
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.1
Number of reviews
28 reviews
75 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Apple A6 APL0589
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 2x Swift 1.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 PowerVR SGX543 MP3

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
32.876
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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13.608
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
7.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.1
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.7
6.1
Number of reviews
28 reviews
75 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Sony IMX145 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- 50 - 3200
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.50 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/3"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 1.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
5.9
5.8
Quality of selfies
7.3
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
6.8
Number of reviews
28 reviews
75 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B17 (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Proprietary

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.631 W/Kg on head
0.898 W/Kg on body 		0.900 W/Kg on head
0.950 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.420 W/Kg on body 		1.250 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • TV-Out

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
8.1
Quality of the GPS
8.0
8.0
And the WiFi?
8.4
7.6
Number of reviews
28 reviews
75 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
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1440 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 3%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
28 reviews
75 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • iOS 10
    iOS 10 , 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes --

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 68%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 34%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 21%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 40%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
28 reviews
75 reviews
Prices
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