alcatel Idol Mini vs LG Tribute Empire
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 Mini: 44.1 g lighter
- Idol Mini:
- 96 g
- Tribute Empire:
- 140.1 g
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Width
Idol Mini: 9.8 mm narrower
- Idol Mini:
- 62 mm
- Tribute Empire:
- 71.8 mm
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Screen diagonal
Idol Mini: 0.7 in smaller diagonal
- Idol Mini:
- 4.3 in
- Tribute Empire:
- 5 in
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Chipset
- Idol Mini:
- Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
- Tribute Empire:
- Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
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Height
Idol Mini: 17.7 mm shorter
- Idol Mini:
- 127.1 mm
- Tribute Empire:
- 144.8 mm
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Release year
- Idol Mini:
- 2013
- Tribute Empire:
- 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 Mini
- Height:
- 127.1 mm
- Width:
- 62 mm
- Depth:
- 7.9 mm
2. Tribute Empire
- Height:
- 144.8 mm +17.7 mm versus Idol Mini
- Width:
- 71.8 mm +9.8 mm versus Idol Mini
- Depth:
- 8.1 mm
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 Mini
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 51 cm²
2. Tribute Empire
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
Tribute Empire has approximately 35.2% more rectangular screen area than Idol 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 Mini | Tribute Empire |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
Idol Mini: Original memory entry
4 GB · 512 MB RAM (Singlel SIM)/ 8 GB · 512 MB 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 Mini
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model
2. Tribute Empire
- 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.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Idol Mini | Tribute Empire |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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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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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Idol Mini | Tribute Empire |
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| 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 Mini | Tribute Empire |
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| 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 | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Idol Mini | Tribute Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Idol Mini | Tribute Empire |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Unknown |
| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Idol Mini | Tribute Empire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mini | Tribute Empire |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | Idol Mini | Tribute Empire |
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| Dop |
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