Blu R2 (3G) vs Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)

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Side by side comparison between Blu R2 vs Alcatel Idol Mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2018 12:10 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:05 AM

Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X Blu R2 (3G) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) Compare Blu R2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R2 (3G)

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!

14 Advantages Blu R2 (3G)	vs	4 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+282 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1700 mAh
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB (5.59GB available)40% More internal storage for applications and files
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+96 grams (3.36 ounces)63% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)22% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

3G+ HSPA+

21 Mbps

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Blu R2 (3G)	Idol Mini (6012D)
Other model names	Blu R2 1GB/8GB, Blu R2 R010P, Blu R010P	Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini Dual-sim 6012D, OT-6012E
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Blu	Alcatel
Release date	7/1/2017	12/1/2013
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 150.3 millimeters (2.93 x 5.92 in)	62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	96 grams (3.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	228 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
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6572
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (5.59GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 6012D: 900/2100 - 6012E: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face 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
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
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)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	9 hours
Standby	625 hours (26 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Call control	Voice recorder	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: Black, Silver, Rose gold, Gold • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass screen • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • EAP SIM Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu R2 (3G)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.566W/kg (head), 0.857W/kg (body)