alcatel Idol 2
The alcatel Idol 2 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 136 x 70 x 7.3 mm (5.35 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
RAM1GB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 128g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, Q2
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
220 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
128g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
136 x 70 x 7.3 mm (5.35 x 2.76 x 0.29 in)
SIM
Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Colors
Slate, Chocolate, White, Hot pink
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Idol 2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the alcatel Idol 2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the alcatel Idol 2 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the alcatel Idol 2 supports dual SIM (Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)).
Yes, the alcatel Idol 2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Idol 2 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat).
The alcatel Idol 2 uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Idol 2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The alcatel Idol 2 has 4.0, A2DP.
