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Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030X)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 2 vs Alcatel One Touch Idol phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel One Touch Idol X Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) 12Points
5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030X) Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X
4.66"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)} 12 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs One Touch Idol (6030X)} 4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030X)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (13GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+5"7%
Larger screen
vs4.66"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
128 grams (4.48 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)16%
Lighter
220 PPIvs+236 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

24 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
540x960 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
ModelIdol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)One Touch Idol (6030X)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol 2 Dual-sim 6037K, 6037iAlcatel Idol 6030X, OT-6030X
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelAlcatel
Release date4/1/20144/1/2013
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)67.5 x 133 millimeters (2.66 x 5.24 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.66" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI236 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Chipset32bit32bit: MediaTek MT6577+
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX531 Ultra
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 6037K: 900/2100 - 6037I: 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)SVGA (960x540)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours3.5 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Video stabilizer EIS
• HD Sound
• HAC: M3 (6037I model)
• WiFi display
• Java framework
• Colors: Silver, Slate, Pink, Red, Yellow
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Alcatel Idol (6030X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.38W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)feature not registered
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