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Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB Review

Created date: 2018-02-24 22:34:23, Updated date: 2020-04-04 20:24:42

We've conducted a detailed review of the Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's features, performance, reviews

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's size

The "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has a width of 69.7mm, a length of 136.5mm, and a thickness of 7.45mm. Men with large hands can easily operate it single-handedly, but a woman with a small hand might feel like the size is a bit bigger. In addition, the weight of the "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" is about 126.0g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.

Assessing the overall ease of carrying the "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" in terms of size and weight, it will not be a problem for everyday use.

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's screen

"Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has a 5.0inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.

"Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has a mid-range screen. It is OK for normal use, but if you want to enjoy photos, videos, or games at their best, you may feel dissatisfied.

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's CPU specs

With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.

The "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.

Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's storage size

The data storage capacity of the "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" is 8.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.

The "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's camera specs

"Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has a 8.0MP main camera, which can serve you well in most cases. However, you might feel a little dissatisfied with the quality of the images.

Also, "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has an 1.3MP front camera, which is a very low figure. Unless you do not care about image quality, you should probably choose a higher-grade smartphone.

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's battery performance

The battery performance of the "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" is 2150.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's general rating

The "Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.

Advantages and disadvantages of Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

Advantages of Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

  • It is easy to hold, and you can use it comfortably with one hand.
  • It is lightweight.
  • The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.

Disadvantages of Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

  • It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
  • It has a very low-grade front camera, so it should not be considered as a main camera.
 
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Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB 's specs

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB
ImageAlcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB
MakerTCL
BrandIDOL
Release date2014-09-05
Color/ /
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)69.7mm x 136.5mm x 7.45mm
Weight126.0g
Display size5.0inch
Display typeIPS
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density293ppi
Battery capacity2150.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size8.0GB
Rear-camera resolution8.0MP
Front-camera resolution1.3MP

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General rating: 47/100

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general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

47.0-Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.7mm x 136.5mm x 7.45mm, Weight:126.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

Alcatel IDOL 4 16GB

63.4Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.5mm x 147.0mm x 7.1mm, Weight:135.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 3 16GB

60.3Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.14mm x 152.7mm x 7.4mm, Weight:141.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) 32GB

59.4Color:Black/Sliver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):75.1mm x 152.7mm x 7.4mm, Weight:141.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) 16GB

51.3Color:Black/Sliver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):65.9mm x 134.6mm x 7.6mm, Weight:110.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi, Display size:4.7inch, OS:Android

alcatel Pop D3 4GB

34.8Color:Midnight Blue/Dark Chocolate/Dark Aubergine/White/Red/Yellow/Orange/Green/Purple, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):64.4mm x 121.6mm x 12.1mm, Weight:114.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi, Display size:4.0inch, OS:Android

alcatel Pop D1 4GB

30.0Color:Midnight Blue/Dark Chocolate/Dark Aubergine/White/Red/Yellow/Orange/Green/Purple, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):62.0mm x 112.2mm x 12.0mm, Weight:101.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:164ppi, Display size:3.5inch, OS:Android

alcatel Pop Icon 4GB

39.7Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 141.0mm x 9.9mm, Weight:149.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

71.8-Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):69.7mm x 136.5mm x 7.45mm, Weight:126.0g

Alcatel IDOL 4 16GB

67.0Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.5mm x 147.0mm x 7.1mm, Weight:135.0g

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 3 16GB

64.3Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.14mm x 152.7mm x 7.4mm, Weight:141.0g

alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) 32GB

63.9Color:Black/Sliver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):75.1mm x 152.7mm x 7.4mm, Weight:141.0g

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) 16GB

77.1Color:Black/Sliver/Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):65.9mm x 134.6mm x 7.6mm, Weight:110.0g

alcatel Pop D3 4GB

78.6Color:Midnight Blue/Dark Chocolate/Dark Aubergine/White/Red/Yellow/Orange/Green/Purple, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):64.4mm x 121.6mm x 12.1mm, Weight:114.0g

alcatel Pop D1 4GB

84.9Color:Midnight Blue/Dark Chocolate/Dark Aubergine/White/Red/Yellow/Orange/Green/Purple, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):62.0mm x 112.2mm x 12.0mm, Weight:101.0g

alcatel Pop Icon 4GB

63.9Color:Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.1mm x 141.0mm x 9.9mm, Weight:149.0g

screen cleanliness

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Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

59.9-Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Alcatel IDOL 4 16GB

85.5Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 3 16GB

85.0Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) 32GB

85.0Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) 16GB

64.3Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

alcatel Pop D3 4GB

42.3Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi

alcatel Pop D1 4GB

11.1Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:164ppi

alcatel Pop Icon 4GB

36.4Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

71.0-Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

Alcatel IDOL 4 16GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 3 16GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) 32GB

79.9Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:400ppi

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) 16GB

69.6Display size:4.7inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312ppi

alcatel Pop D3 4GB

51.5Display size:4.0inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:233ppi

alcatel Pop D1 4GB

31.0Display size:3.5inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:164ppi

alcatel Pop Icon 4GB

61.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:220ppi

performance

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Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 2 S 8GB

14.9-OS:Android

Alcatel IDOL 4 16GB

63.4OS:Android

Alcatel ONETOUCH IDOL 3 16GB

58.0OS:Android

alcatel Idol 3 (5.5) 32GB

53.0OS:Android

alcatel Idol 3 (4.7) 16GB

21.1OS:Android

alcatel Pop D3 4GB

6.4OS:Android

alcatel Pop D1 4GB

4.1OS:Android

alcatel Pop Icon 4GB

14.9OS:Android

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