• 4.3" (854x480) IPS LCD
  • 8GB
    MT6572 SoC
    4GB Storage
  • 5-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 1700 mAh

Specifications Highlights
ProductIdol Mini (Launched 2013-08-01)
Display4.3" 854x480 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 5-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
    Computing
    • MT6572 SoC
    • 8GB RAM
    • 4GB Storage
    • MicroSD (32GB max.)
    Battery1700 mAh
    DesignIP Rating, 96g (3.4oz), 127.1x62x7.9 mm (5.00 x 2.44 x 0.31 inches)
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    Display
    TypeIPS LCD
    Diagonal (inches)4.3"
    Display/Body Ratio64.7%
    Resolution854x480
    Sharpness (PPI)228 PPI
    Features
    • Multitouch
    Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
    Primary Camera
    Megapixel5-MP
    Hardware Features
    • Flash
    Video Resolutions
    • 720p/30fps
    Battery
    Battery TypeLi-Ion
    Battery Capacity (mAh)1700 mAh
    Talk Time20 hours
    Computing
    Processor BrandMediatek
    Processor NameMT6572
    Processor # Cores2
    Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.3 GHz
    RAM Options8GB
    Internal Storage Options4GB
    Memory Card TypeMicroSD
    Mem. Card Max. Size32GB
    Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.2
    Communications
    Modem Features
    • GPRS
    • EDGE
    WiFi Speed
    • b
    • g
    • n
    WiFi Features
    • Hotspot
    • WiFi Direct
    Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
    Bluetooth Features
    • A2DP
    Connector TypeMicro USB
    SAR EU Head0.94 W/Kg
    SAR EU Body1.29 W/Kg
    Sim Card 0
    NameSIM0
    SIM TypeMicro SIM
    Multimedia
    Audio Alerts
    • VIBRATION
    • MP3
    • WAV
    Audio Features
    • Loudspeaker
    • 3.5mm Port
    • FM Radio
    Audio Formats
    • MP3
    • WAV
    Video Formats
    • MP4
    • H.264
    Sensors
    • Accelerometer
    • Compass
    • GPS
    • A-GPS
    • Proximity

    Idol Mini Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    The last time we checked, the Idol Mini was retailing at around $-1 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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    No. the Idol Mini is not water-resistant as we do not have an IP-Rating.
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    No, the Idol Mini does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things may be different in Abroad. We mostly track USA data.
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    No, the Idol Mini resolution of (854x480) is not defined as 4K.
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    No, Idol Mini does not support Wireless Charging.
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    No, the Idol Mini does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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    No, the Idol Mini does not seem to work on 4G networks.
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    No, the Idol Mini does not work on 5G networks.
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    No, the Idol Mini does not have a USB-C port.
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    No, the Idol Mini's battery cannot be removed.

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