HTC One S (Z250E) vs Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)

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

1/30/2014 9:24 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Alcatel Idol Mini X HTC One S (Z250E) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D) Compare HTC One S 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? HTC One S (Z250E)

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!

17 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	4 Advantages Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+16GB (12GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.59GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+256 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 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)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+96 grams (3.36 ounces)25% Lighter
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1650 mAh	vs	+1700 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

4.3"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

3G+ HSPA+

+18 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	Idol Mini (6012D)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini Dual-sim 6012D, OT-6012E
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	HTC	Alcatel
Release date	3/30/2012	12/1/2013
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	62 x 127.1 millimeters (2.44 x 5 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	96 grams (3.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6572
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (5.59GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	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	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	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	LED flash	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	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
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	9 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Alcatel Idol Mini (6012D)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: Slate, Cranberry Pink, Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • EAP SIM Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	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)