alcatel Idol X
The alcatel Idol X is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 140.4 x 67.5 x 6.9 mm (5.53 x 2.66 x 0.27 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera1 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗1 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, February. Released 2013, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
1 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
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
140.4 x 67.5 x 6.9 mm (5.53 x 2.66 x 0.27 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - 6040, 6040A
3G Bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - OT-6040/6040D
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Idol X does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the alcatel Idol X does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel Idol X supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the alcatel Idol X supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the alcatel Idol X has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Idol X ships with Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean).
The alcatel Idol X uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Idol X supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The alcatel Idol X has 4.0, A2DP.
