alcatel Idol 2 Mini S vs Xiaomi Redmi Go: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Idol 2 Mini S: 21 g lighter

Idol 2 Mini S:

116 g

Redmi Go:

137 g
Width

Idol 2 Mini S: 6.6 mm narrower

Idol 2 Mini S:

63.5 mm

Redmi Go:

70.1 mm
Screen diagonal

Idol 2 Mini S: 0.5 in smaller diagonal

Idol 2 Mini S:

4.5 in

Redmi Go:

5 in
Height

Idol 2 Mini S: 10.9 mm shorter

Idol 2 Mini S:

129.5 mm

Redmi Go:

140.4 mm
Release year

Idol 2 Mini S:

2014

Redmi Go:

2019

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

Height:

129.5 mm
Width:

63.5 mm
Depth:

8.5 mm
2. Redmi Go

Height:

140.4 mm +10.9 mm versus Idol 2 Mini S
Width:

70.1 mm +6.6 mm versus Idol 2 Mini S
Depth:

8.4 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

116 g
2. Redmi Go

137 g

+21 g versus Idol 2 Mini S

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

Screen diagonal:

4.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

55.8 cm²
2. Redmi Go

Screen diagonal:

5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

68.9 cm²

Redmi Go has approximately 23.5% more rectangular screen area than Idol 2 Mini S.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
8 GB	Unknown	1 GB RAM

Idol 2 Mini S: Original memory entry

4 GB · 1 GB RAM (6036A · 6036X)/ 8 GB · 1 GB RAM (6036Y)

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

NFC:: See details Yes (6036Y only)
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Redmi Go

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 2 Mini S

2000 mAh
2. Redmi Go

3000 mAh

+1000 mAh versus Idol 2 Mini S

Specifications

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1. Idol 2 Mini S2. Redmi Go

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129.5 Х 63.5 Х 8.5 mm	140.4 Х 70.1 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	116 g	137 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inch	5" inch
Screen resolution	540 x 960 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	4 GB 1 GB RAM (6036A 6036X)/ 8 GB 1 GB RAM (6036Y)	8 GB 1 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)	Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
Chipset	Unknown	Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes (6036Y only)	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	55.8 cm2	68.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	67.9%	70.0%
PPI /points per inch/	245 PPI	294 PPI
Screen protection	oleophobic coating	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	8 MP f/2.0 1.12µm AF
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p
Front camera, selfie	2 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	2 MP	5 MP f/2.2 1.12µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Unknown	Adreno 308
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	32456
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	629
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1587

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
Release date	2014 February	2019 January
Colors	Slate Chocolate White Hot pink Cloudy	Black Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	200 EUR	80 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 400 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 9 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) Music play - Up to 35 h	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Dual SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM 900 / 1800 - 6036X -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - 6036A 6036X HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - 6036Y -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 7(2600) 17(700) - 6036A LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) - 6036X LTE band 1(2100) 20(800) - 6036Y	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.1 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 2 Mini S, Redmi Go.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini S	Redmi Go
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass	Sensors Accelerometer proximity

alcatel Idol 2 Mini S vs Xiaomi Redmi Go