• 4.7" (1280x720) IPS LCD
  • 1GB
    MT6577 SoC
    4GB Storage
  • 8-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2000 mAh

The Alcatel Idol S phone has a 4.7-inch (1280x720) IPS LCD screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.3MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2000 mAh and the main processor is a MT6577 with 1 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductAlcatel Idol S (Launched 2013-08-01)
Display4.7" 1280x720 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.3-MP
Computing
  • MT6577 SoC
  • 1GB RAM
  • 4GB Storage
  • MicroSD (32GB max.)
Battery2000 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 110g (3.9oz), 133.5x66.8x7.4 mm (5.26 x 2.63 x 0.29 inches)
Advertising
Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)4.7"
Display/Body Ratio68.3%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)312 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2000 mAh
Talk Time6 hours
Computing
Processor BrandMediatek
Processor NameMT6577
Processor # Cores2
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options4GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size32GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.2
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR EU Head0.48 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
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

Alcatel Idol S Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

+
No. the Alcatel Idol S does not appear to be water-tight as we do not have an IP-Rating.
+
No, the Alcatel Idol S does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things could be different in Asia. We mostly track United States data.
+
No, the Alcatel Idol S 1280x720 screen resolution is not 4K.
+
No, the Alcatel Idol S is not compatible with Wireless Charging.
+
No, the Alcatel Idol S does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
+
Yes, the Alcatel Idol S is a 4G smartphone that is rated 4G LTE cat3 (102/51 Mbps).
+
No, the Alcatel Idol S is not a 5G handset.
+
No, the Alcatel Idol S does not have a USB C connector.
+
No, the Alcatel Idol S does not have a removable battery.

Alcatel Idol S Benchmarks

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better