Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) vs Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Alcatel Idol Mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/30/2014 9:24 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)

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!

10 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	vs	2 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+326 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+4.5"5% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+2070 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1700 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+96 grams (3.36 ounces)49% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47% Thinner

26 Common items in both devices

8GB (5.49GB available) / 8GB (5.59GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Idol Mini (6012D)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini Dual-sim 6012D, OT-6012E
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Alcatel
Release date	11/13/2013	12/1/2013
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	96 grams (3.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6572
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5.59GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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	UMTS 6012D: 900/2100 - 6012E: 850/1900/2100
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	9 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • EAP SIM • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.566W/kg (head), 0.857W/kg (body)