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Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O) vs BlackBerry 6230

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4S vs BlackBerry 6230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 6230 X Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O) 26Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
MONO

160x100

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)

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Idol 4S (6070O)} 26 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O) vs 6230} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 6230
+3GB LPDDR33071 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB
+32GB (23GB available)1471 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)186%
Thinner
vs20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsMonochromatic
+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs2
+1440x2560 pixels229 times
Higher resolution screen
vs160x100 pixels
+534 PPI6 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs73 PPI
+5.5"112%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+2K UHD (2560x1440)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G GSM
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Hall effectAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)10%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

1 Common items in both devices
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
 
ModelIdol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Other model namesAlcatel Idol 4S Single-Sim, Alcatel OT-6070oT-Mobile RIM BlackBerry 6230, RIM Quark
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelBlackBerry
Release date3/1/20166/1/2003
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)20 millimeters (0.79 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)75 x 113 millimeters (2.95 x 4.45 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Display typeAMOLEDMonochromatic
Screen size5.5" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~23.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels160x100 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI73 PPI
Colors16 million2
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowBlackBerry OS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)ARM 7EJ-S Core
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31MB
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16MB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours5 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedNot supported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LED notification (white light)
• 2.5D 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: Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol 4S (6070O)BlackBerry 6230
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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