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Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) vs Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim vs Alcatel Idol 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) 04Points
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)

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!

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) vs Idol 2 (6037)} 13 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
+245 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+2100 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)vs+8GB (5.68GB available)14%
More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)9%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) SVGA (960x540)69%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
540x960 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
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ModelGalaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Idol 2 (6037)
Other model namesGalaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win ProAlcatel One Touch Idol 2 Single-sim 6037B, 6037Y
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date3/1/20144/1/2014
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User InterfaceTouchWiz UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (5.68GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 6037Y: 900/2100 - 6037B: 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)SVGA (960x540)
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

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Video stabilizer EIS
• HD Sound
• HAC: M3 (6037B model)
• WiFi display
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)0.373W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
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