Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) vs Lanix LT520

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol Mini vs Lanix LT520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/3/2018 9:24 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:05 AM

Compare Lanix LT520 X Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Lanix LT520 Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix LT520

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!

7 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	vs	12 Advantages Lanix LT520
+8GB (5.59GB available)86% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)28% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+228 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1700 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

480x854 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
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Model	Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini Dual-sim 6012D, OT-6012E	TelCel Lanix Ilium LT520 4G
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Colombia, Mexico
Brand	Alcatel	Lanix
Release date	12/1/2013	7/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)	70.4 x 143 millimeters (2.77 x 5.63 in)
Weight	96 grams (3.36 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6572	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 6012D: 900/2100 - 6012E: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
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	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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 Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
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)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LT520-BAT
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	7 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
Call control	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • EAP SIM Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gray, Rose • 2 silicon cases included • 1 plastic case included • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)	Lanix LT520
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.566W/kg (head), 0.857W/kg (body)	feature not registered