alcatel Idol 2 Mini vs Plum Volt 3G
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
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Weight
Idol 2 Mini: 40 g lighter
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 110 g
- Volt 3G:
- 150 g
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Width
Idol 2 Mini: 5.5 mm narrower
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 63.5 mm
- Volt 3G:
- 69 mm
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Screen diagonal
Idol 2 Mini: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 4.5 in
- Volt 3G:
- 5 in
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Depth
Idol 2 Mini: 1.1 mm thinner
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 7.9 mm
- Volt 3G:
- 9 mm
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Height
Idol 2 Mini: 12 mm shorter
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 129 mm
- Volt 3G:
- 141 mm
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Release year
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 2014
- Volt 3G:
- 2013
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. Volt 3G
- Height:
- 141 mm +12 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
- Width:
- 69 mm +5.5 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
- Depth:
- 9 mm +1.1 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. Volt 3G
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
Volt 3G has approximately 23.5% 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.
| Storage | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
|---|---|---|
| 4 GB | Unknown | 1 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. Volt 3G
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 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.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
1. Idol 2 Mini2. Volt 3G
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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Unknown |
| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU | Unknown |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Unknown |
| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Volt 3G |
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| Dop |
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