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Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 2 vs Sony Xperia 5 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) 04Points
Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

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30Points Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)

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)} 4 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) vs Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)} 30 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)27%
Lighter		vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10%
Thinner		vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)185%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GBvs+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+449 PPI104%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.1"22%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) SVGA (960x540)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+4000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
18 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+11 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
ModelIdol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol 2 Dual-sim 6037K, 6037iソニーXperia 5 Mark II XQAS42 (Dual-SIM) 5G
Country or region availablefeature not registeredJapan
Japan
BrandAlcatelSony
Release date4/1/20149/17/2020
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

πŸ“² Display

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size5" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI449 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+

πŸ€– Operating System

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
RAM memory1GB8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0Β΅mPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124Β°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8Β΅m pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)SVGA (960x540)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate
β€’ Oleophobic coating screen
β€’ Video stabilizer EIS
β€’ HD Sound
β€’ HAC: M3 (6037I model)
β€’ WiFi display
β€’ Java framework		β€’ Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Pink
β€’ Cameras with ZEISS optics
β€’ Dolby Atmos
β€’ 24-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Dynamic vibration system
β€’ PS4 Remote Play
β€’ DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility

☒️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
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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