Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X) vs Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol Mini vs Motorola Moto E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/3/2016 7:52 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:31 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E3 X Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

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!

3 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	vs	15 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)
+96 grams (3.36 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+294 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 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 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow 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	+2800 mAh65% 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	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini 6012A, OT-6012W, OT-6012X	Lenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generation
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Alcatel	Motorola
Release date	12/1/2013	8/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)	71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)
Weight	96 grams (3.36 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
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)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6572	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
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	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 6012X: 900/2100 - 6012A: 850/1900/2100 - 6012W: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
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 (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 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 (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
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, White • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)	Moto E3 (XT1700)
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