Alcatel Idol Alpha
Alcatel Idol Alpha

The Alcatel Idol Alpha was announced in 2013, September. Released 2014, June With 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~66.3% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) and running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - 6032A
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2013, September. Released 2014, June
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 138 x 66.6 x 7.5 mm (5.43 x 2.62 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 117.4 g (4.16 oz)
  • SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~66.3% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
  • Protection: Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU: PowerVR SGX544

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Internal: 16GB 1GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 13 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 1.3 MP
  • Video: 720p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 720 h (2G) / Up to 360 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 24 h

Misc

  • Colors: Slate, Soft Gold/Matte, Soft Gold/Brushed, Pink Gold/Brushed
  • Price: About 360 EUR