Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) vs Alcatel Idol Alpha
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) vs Alcatel Idol Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2110
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB)
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26 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
720x1280 pixels |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Model | Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Idol Alpha |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 5 2014 (2GB RAM) | Alcatel One Touch Idol Alpha 6032A, 6032X, Alcatel Idol Alfa |
Country or region available | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Brand | Asus | Alcatel |
Release date | 4/11/2014 | 1/1/2014 |
Depth | 10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in) | 66.6 x 138 millimeters (2.62 x 5.43 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 117 grams (4.1 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 312 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Chipset | 32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z2560 | 32bit: MediaTek MT6589 |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 | PowerVR SGX544 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 16GB (13GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 42/11 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | 6032A version: UMTS 850/1900/2100 6032X version: 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
π· Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, AAC+ |
π Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2110 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 18 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | 353 hours (14.7 days) | 360 hours (15 days) |
β Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | β’ Colors: Black, White, Red β’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1 β’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony β’ Supports GloveTouch input β’ Java framework | β’ Colors: Black β’ Oleophobic coating screen β’ HD Voice β’ WiFi display β’ EAP SIM β’ Java framework |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/2GB) | Alcatel Idol Alpha | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.53W/kg (head) | feature not registered |