Alcatel Idol 2 (6037) vs Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 2 vs Microsoft Lumia 535 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2014 6:24 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:21 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X Alcatel Idol 2 (6037) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089) Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

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

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12 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	vs	4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+8GB (5.68GB available)42% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)21% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (848x480)
+(front) SVGA (960x540)27% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) WVGA (848x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1905 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

28 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

540x960 pixels

220 PPI

LED flash

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 2 (6037)	Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Single-sim 6037B, 6037Y	Nokia Lumia 535 Single-SIM RM-1089, RM-1091
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Canada, USA, Mexico
Brand	Alcatel	Microsoft
Release date	4/1/2014	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.68GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 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 6037Y: 900/2100 - 6037B: 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, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	SVGA (960x540)	WVGA (848x480)
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
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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 hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1905 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	13 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate • Oleophobic coating screen • Video stabilizer EIS • HD Sound • HAC: M3 (6037B model) • WiFi display Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue Microsoft Cortana • OneDrive 15GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1089)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.373W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)	0.62W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)