Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2016 8:18 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2610
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) Compare Alcatel Idol 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	vs	21 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Triple LED flash
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (27GB available)170% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+565 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.1MP57% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2610 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

16 million

5.2"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 4 (6055P)	Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Other model names	Alcatel IDOL 4 3GB RAM, Alcatel 6055P, OT-6055P	Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Alcatel	Microsoft
Release date	3/1/2016	11/20/2015
Depth	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in)	73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (27GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse 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 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Triple LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	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 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2610 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	18 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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 • 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: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055P)	Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered