Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2016 8:10 PM, updated: 3/24/2020 10:08 PM

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Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

2610
mAh

(Non removable)

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Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Octa

2610
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)

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1 Advantage Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	vs	2 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz)Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

46 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 64bit Octa-Core

16GB (10GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

135 grams (4.73 ounces)

7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)

TFT IPS LCD

+39 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Model	Idol 4 (6055B)	Idol 4 (6055A)
Other model names	Alcatel IDOL 4 Single-Sim 3GB RAM, Alcatel 6055B, OT-6055B	Bell/Virgin/Vidéotron Alcatel IDOL 4 2GB RAM, OT-6055A
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Mexico	Canada
Brand	Alcatel	Alcatel
Release date	8/1/2016	3/1/2016
Depth	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in)	72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.5GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.5GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,7,13,17,28)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,20,29,30)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2610 mAh	2610 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Fast battery charging	18W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	15 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	- Colors: Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Rose Gold - USB OTG On-The-Go - Includes 32GB microSD (48GB in total) - LED notification (white light) - Oleophobic coating - Glass back panel - JBL earphones - Hi-Fi 3.6W dual-stereo - Front camera: Wide Angle 84° - Quick Charge 2.0 - Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min - Reversible phone - VR goggles compatible	- Colors: Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Rose Gold - USB OTG On-The-Go - LED notification (white light) - Oleophobic coating - Glass back panel - JBL earphones - Hi-Fi 3.6W dual-stereo - Front camera: Wide Angle 84° - Quick Charge 2.0 - Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min - Reversible phone - VR goggles compatible
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered