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Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) vs HTC Sensation XL (X315)

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

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Compare HTC Sensation XL X Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) 11Points
4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points HTC Sensation XL (X315) Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X
4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)

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Idol Mini (6012D)} 11 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) vs Sensation XL (X315)} 11 Advantages HTC Sensation XL (X315)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)69%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+228 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs199 PPI
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1700 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Single-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.59GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.3"vs+4.7"9%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
(front) VGA (640x480)
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
 
ModelIdol Mini (6012D)Sensation XL (X315)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol Mini Dual-sim 6012D, OT-6012EHTC Sensation XL X315 Bass,HTC Runnymede
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelHTC
Release date12/1/201311/1/2011
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)70.7 x 132.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.22 in)
Weight96 grams (3.36 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)228 PPI199 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
RAM memory512MB768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.59GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours6.8 hours
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Call controlVoice 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, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• EAP SIM
• Java framework
• Colors: White
• Noise reduction
• DLNA
• HTS Sense 3.5 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Dolby Mobile Sound
• Touch focus
• HDR
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
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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