Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030X)

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

9/9/2013 9:02 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Idol X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030X) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.66"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030X)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	13 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030X)
+8GB (4GB available)61% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+280 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	236 PPI
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)52% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+4.66"33% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1320 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)

110 grams (3.85 ounces)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	One Touch Idol (6030X)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Alcatel Idol 6030X, OT-6030X
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Alcatel
Release date	5/7/2012	4/1/2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	67.5 x 133 millimeters (2.66 x 5.24 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.66" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	236 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6577+
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
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	2.1 + 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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	410 hours (17.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Slate, Pink, Red, Yellow • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Alcatel Idol (6030X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered