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Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol Mini vs Acer Liquid S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Acer Liquid S2 X Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) 04Points
Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

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21Points Acer Liquid S2 (S520) Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X
Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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 Mini (6012D)} 4 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) vs Liquid S2 (S520)} 21 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)141%
Lighter		vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner		vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core107%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.59GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)115%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
228 PPIvs+367 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6"40%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+3300 mAh94%
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 [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
 
ModelIdol Mini (6012D)Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol Mini Dual-sim 6012D, OT-6012EAcer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelAcer
Release date12/1/201312/1/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight96 grams (3.36 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)228 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5.59GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 6012D: 900/2100 - 6012E: 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hoursfeature not registered
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• EAP SIM
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Red
• Acer Float UI
• DTS sound enhancement

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.566W/kg (head), 0.857W/kg (body)feature not registered
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