Sony Xperia C (C2305) vs Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs Alcatel Idol 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2017 9:09 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:12 AM

Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X Sony Xperia C (C2305) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim) Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)	vs	11 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2390 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+128 grams (4.48 ounces)20% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(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 Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

30 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

16 million

540x960 pixels

220 PPI

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia C (C2305)	Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican	Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Dual-sim 6037K, 6037i
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Alcatel
Release date	7/1/2013	4/1/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	32bit
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
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	42/11 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 6037K: 900/2100 - 6037I: 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 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
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (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, Smile 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
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	SVGA (960x540)
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
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.4 hours	10 hours
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate • Oleophobic coating screen • Video stabilizer EIS • HD Sound • HAC: M3 (6037I model) • WiFi display Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037 Dual-sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)