Alcatel Idol X All specs
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Good Android phone with 1.5GHz Quad-core processor provides good performance and great system execution of the Alcatel Idol X (6040).
With one SIM card slot, the Alcatel Idol X (6040) allows download up to 42 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.
Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.
Including the battery, the Alcatel Idol X (6040) phone has 130 grams and it's a very thin device, only 6.9mm.
Summary
*depends on the modelTFT IPS LCD
60Hz
💽 ROM: 8GB / 16GB*
🤳 (front) 2.1MP
📱 Model features | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Model | Idol X (6040) |
Other model names | Alcatel One Touch Idol X Single-sim, OT-6040A |
Country or region available | feature not registered |
Brand | Alcatel |
Release date | 6/18/2013 |
Depth | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67.5 x 140.4 millimeters (2.66 x 5.53 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported |
📲 Display | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX544 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 8GB (5.49GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/11 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 6040: 900/2100 - 6040A: 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported |
📷 Camera | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4208x3120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Loudspeaker | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported |
🔋 Battery | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 7 hours |
Standby | 340 hours (14.2 days) |
➕ Other features | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported |
Video calling | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow • HD Voice • WiFi display • EAP SIM • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | |
Alcatel Idol X | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.264W/kg (head), 0.584W/kg (body) |
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