Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Alcatel OneTouch Idol AlphaAlcatel OneTouch Idol AlphaGlobal · 1GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy S3 miniSamsung Galaxy S3 miniGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
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Basics
Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha
Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
5.4
107 reviews

Technical specifications of the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini

Specs Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha price comparison Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy S3 mini price compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 4.7" 4"
Resolution HD LowRes
Usable surface 66% useful 59% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Dimensions 66.6 mm
138.0 mm
7.5 mm 		63.0 mm
121.6 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 117 g 111 g
Micro MT6589
Quad-Core 		U8500
Dual-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 14.056
v5 		9.711
v?
Battery 2000 mAh 1500 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · Unknow

1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Alcatel Samsung
Aliases 6032A, OT-6032A, 6032X, OT-6032X GT-I8190, Galaxy S III mini, Galaxy S III more, I8190T, I8190N

Release Date
Release date September 2013,
10 years ago 		October 2012,
11 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Size
66.6 mm • 138.0 mm • 7.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
63.0 mm • 121.6 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 117 g 111 g
Usable surface 66 % 59 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 4"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px
Density 312 Pixels per inch 233 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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6.6
Is it comfortable?
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7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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5.3
Number of reviews
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107 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6589 ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz
Type Quad-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 45 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR SGX544 ARM Mali-400 MP

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
14.056
Antutu v5
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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9.711
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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6.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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5.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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3.7
Number of reviews
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107 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS Unknown
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.3 Mpx 0.3 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
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6.6
Quality of nighttime photos
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4.6
Quality of selfies
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5.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.1
Number of reviews
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107 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

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American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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7.3
Quality of the GPS
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6.5
And the WiFi?
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7.0
Number of reviews
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107 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
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1500 mAh
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Type Lithium Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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107 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 51%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 60%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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107 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 159 --