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Alcatel Idol S (6034M) vs Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol S vs Alcatel A3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel A3 XL X Alcatel Idol S (6034M) 06Points
Alcatel Idol S (6034M)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB) Compare Alcatel Idol S X
Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)

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Idol S (6034M)} 6 Advantages Alcatel Idol S (6034M) vs A3 XL (9008D 8GB)} 13 Advantages Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)45%
Lighter		vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner		vs8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+312 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs245 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (3.8GB available)90%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.7"vs+6"28%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+3000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
ModelIdol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol S 6034M, OT-6034MAlcatel A3 XL 8GB Dual-sim, Alcatel 9008D
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandAlcatelAlcatel
Release date12/1/20133/1/2017
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 133.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.26 in)82.5 x 165 millimeters (3.25 x 6.5 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6577 (40nm)64bit: MediaTek MT8735B (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (3.8GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (1, 7, 8)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
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, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
• Oleophobic coating screen
• HD Voice
• EAP SIM
• Java framework		• Colors: Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol S (6034M)Alcatel A3 XL (9008D 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.48W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
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