alcatel Idol 2 Mini vs ZTE Imperial II
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: 33.7 g lighter
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 110 g
- Imperial II:
- 143.7 g
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Width
Idol 2 Mini: 7.6 mm narrower
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 63.5 mm
- Imperial II:
- 71.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
Idol 2 Mini: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 4.5 in
- Imperial II:
- 5 in
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Depth
Idol 2 Mini: 2.3 mm thinner
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 7.9 mm
- Imperial II:
- 10.2 mm
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Height
Idol 2 Mini: 13.2 mm shorter
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 129 mm
- Imperial II:
- 142.2 mm
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Release year
- Idol 2 Mini:
- 2014
- Imperial II:
- 2015
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. Imperial II
- Height:
- 142.2 mm +13.2 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
- Width:
- 71.1 mm +7.6 mm versus Idol 2 Mini
- Depth:
- 10.2 mm +2.3 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. Imperial II
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
Imperial II 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 | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| 8 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. Imperial II
- 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
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1. Idol 2 Mini2. Imperial II
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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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 | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| 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 | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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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 | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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Unknown |
| Others |
|
Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | Idol 2 Mini | Imperial II |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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