Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) vs Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4 vs Xiaomi Black Shark phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2610
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.99"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Model | Idol 4 (6055U) | Black Shark (128GB) |
Other model names | Cricket Alcatel IDOL 4 2GB RAM, Alcatel 6055U, OT-6055U | Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM |
Country or region available | ![]() USA | ![]() ![]() ![]() China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
Brand | Alcatel | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/1/2016 | 4/13/2018 |
Depth | 7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in) | 75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in) |
Weight | 135 grams (4.73 ounces) | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5.99" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 550nits[typ] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (110GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 600/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,12) | LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 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 | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.25µm 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 | Digital and optical 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5952x3348 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2610 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 720 hours (30 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) | Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |