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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Alcatel Idol Mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 05Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

Bold Touch 9900 4G} 5 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Idol Mini (6012X)} 14 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8GB (6.54GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+286 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs228 PPI
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+96 grams (3.36 ounces)35%
Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
640x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels33%
Higher resolution screen
2.8"vs+4.3"54%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAhvs+1700 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
3G+ HSPA+
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GIdol Mini (6012X)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel One Touch Idol Mini 6012A, OT-6012W, OT-6012X
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryAlcatel
Release date9/1/201112/1/2013
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)96 grams (3.36 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI228 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: MediaTek MT6572
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/1700/2100UMTS 6012X: 900/2100 - 6012A: 850/1900/2100 - 6012W: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (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

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours9 hours
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)450 hours (18.8 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Optical trackpad
• OpenGL 2.0
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• LBS
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver
• Oleophobic coating screen
• EAP SIM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAlcatel Idol Mini (6012X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.566W/kg (head), 0.857W/kg (body)
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