| Hardware and OS | alcatel Idol X | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.4 (KitKat) | |
| Processor | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6592 (28 nm) | |
| Internal memory | 16GB/ 32GB (optional), 2GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 | |
| Display | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio | |
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | |
| Main Camera | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| Camera | 13.1 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| Camera | 2 MP | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Connectivity | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | |
| Battery | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery | |
| Stand-by | Up to 320 h (2G) / Up to 240 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 12 h (3G) | |
| Design | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Dimensions | 140.4 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.53 x 2.72 x 0.31 in) | |
| Weight | 125 g (4.41 oz) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Features | alcatel Idol X | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |