Blu Selfie (S470a) vs Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Selfie vs Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/6/2015 7:04 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:55 PM

Compare Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 X Blu Selfie (S470a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB) Compare Blu Selfie X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Selfie (S470a)

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10 Advantages Blu Selfie (S470a)	vs	9 Advantages Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (11GB available)175% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+2300 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)24% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)28% Thinner
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

312 PPI

4.7"

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Selfie (S470a)	Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Other model names	Blu Selfie Dual Sim S470A, Blu S470A Selfie	Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 6039Y, Alcatel Idol 3 6039Y 4.7''
Country or region available	USA	Hungary, Czech Republic, Russia
Brand	Blu	Alcatel
Release date	4/1/2015	6/1/2015
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.3 x 146 millimeters (2.61 x 5.75 in)	65.9 x 134.6 millimeters (2.59 x 5.3 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	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 Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	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
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	16 hours
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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: White, Black, Blue • Screen protector included • Silicon Case included • BLU Nex Lens technology • BLU Infinite View technology	• Colors: Dark Gray, Soft Gold, Metallic Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • JBL sound • 100% reversible
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Selfie (S470a)	Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 (6039Y 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered