alcatel Idol 2 Mini vs Coolpad Note 3s: 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: 53 g lighter

Idol 2 Mini:

110 g

Note 3s:

163 g
Width

Idol 2 Mini: 13.9 mm narrower

Idol 2 Mini:

63.5 mm

Note 3s:

77.4 mm
Screen diagonal

Idol 2 Mini: 1 in smaller diagonal

Idol 2 Mini:

4.5 in

Note 3s:

5.5 in
Height

Idol 2 Mini: 25.5 mm shorter

Idol 2 Mini:

129 mm

Note 3s:

154.5 mm
Release year

Idol 2 Mini:

2014

Note 3s:

2016

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

Height:

129 mm
Width:

63.5 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm
2. Note 3s

Height:

154.5 mm +25.5 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
Width:

77.4 mm +13.9 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
Depth:

8.3 mm

Weight

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

1. Idol 2 Mini

110 g
2. Note 3s

163 g

+53 g versus Idol 2 Mini

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

Screen diagonal:

4.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

55.8 cm²
2. Note 3s

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Note 3s has approximately 49.4% more rectangular screen area than Idol 2 Mini.

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, Note 3s, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
32 GB	Unknown	3 GB RAM

Idol 2 Mini: Original memory entry

4 GB · 1 GB RAM (Single SIM)/ 8 GB · 1 GB RAM (Dual SIM)

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

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model

2. Note 3s

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB

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

1700 mAh
2. Note 3s

2500 mAh

+800 mAh versus Idol 2 Mini

Specifications

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1. Idol 2 Mini2. Note 3s

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
Dimensions (HxWxD)	129 Х 63.5 Х 7.9 mm	154.5 Х 77.4 Х 8.3 mm
Weight	110 g	163 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inch	5.5" 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 (Single SIM)/ 8 GB 1 GB RAM (Dual SIM)	32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model	microSD up to 32 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	1700 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2500 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	Unknown	Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	55.8 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	68.1%	69.7%
PPI /points per inch/	245 PPI	267 PPI
Screen protection	Asahi Dragontrail Glass oleophobic coating	Scratch-resistant glass

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF	13 MP AF f/2.2
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	5 MP f/2.2

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz	Octa-core (4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU	Unknown	Adreno 405
Antutu 7 score *	17149	34826

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
Release date	2014 February	2016 November
Colors	Cloudy White Hot pink Slate	White Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	160 EUR	Unknown
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 200 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 8 h (3G)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
SIM card	Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800) 5(850) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 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 Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.0 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.43 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)	SAR EU - 0.57 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	Stereo FM radio; recording
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 2 Mini, Note 3s.
Specification	Idol 2 Mini	Note 3s
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity compass - Single SIM: 6016A 6016X Dual SIM: 6016D 6016E	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity - Also known as Coolpad Note 3S Y91-I00

alcatel Idol 2 Mini vs Coolpad Note 3s