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Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra vs Sony Xperia Go phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Go X Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra 15Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra

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!

One Touch Idol Ultra} 15 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra vs Xperia Go (ST27a)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+6.45 millimeters (0.25 inches)52%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+316 PPI92%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.65"33%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+1800 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1305 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+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
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
115 grams (4.03 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)5%
Lighter
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
via Micro-USBvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
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+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Change model 
ModelOne Touch Idol UltraXperia Go (ST27a)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol Ultra 6033A, 6033M, 6033Q, 6033XSony Xperia Advance ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandAlcatelSony
Release date4/1/20137/1/2012
Depth6.45 millimeters (0.25 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 134.4 millimeters (2.7 x 5.29 in)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.65" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657732bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531TARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 6033A: 850/1900 - 6033M/6033Q: 850/2100 - 6033X: 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputvia Micro-USB3.5mm 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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours5.5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Turquoise
• Included adapter for 3.5mm
• Multitouch 10 points
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol UltraSony Xperia Go (ST27a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head)
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