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Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) 09Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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Idol 4S (Windows)} 9 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)} 13 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (54GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (27GB available)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+534 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs515 PPI
+(back) 21MP4%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.1MP
+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
vsTriple LED flash
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"vs+5.7"4%
Larger screen
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.
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3340 mAh11%
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

24 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
ModelIdol 4S (Windows)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Other model namesT-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071wMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelMicrosoft
Release date11/1/201611/20/2015
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
System versionWindows 10 MobileWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 12)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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.3 hours19 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold/black
• 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°
• 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 4S (Windows)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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