alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.

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alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) is a 2015 smartphone. It measures 152.7 x 75.1 x 7.4 mm and weighs 141 g. It has a IPS LCD display measuring 5.5" inches. The resolution is 1080 x 1920 and 401 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 8 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM/ 32 GB, 2 GB RAM (Dual SIM model) memory. The battery is 2910 mAh.

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alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) specs

General specs

Brand and model	alcatel Idol 3 (5.5)
Release date	2015, March
Dimensions	152.7 x 75.1 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.96 x 0.29 in)
Weight	141 g (4.97 oz)
Colors	Black, Sliver, Gold
Battery	2910 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Talking time- Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G)
Approximate price	250 EUR

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.5" inc
Screen area	83.4 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	72.7%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	401 PPI

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single
Camera specs
-13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3'', 1.12µm, AF
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP, Single
Specifications	8 MP
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 405
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
Internal memory	16 GB, 2 GB RAM/ 32 GB, 2 GB RAM (Dual SIM model)

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB Host
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP

Music and Audio

Radio	FM radio, RDS
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from alcatel. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from alcatel may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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