Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Meizu M8 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4S vs Meizu M8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2016 6:34 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare Meizu M8 X Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Meizu M8 (16GB) Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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31 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	vs	2 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	667MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)71% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x720 pixels
+534 PPI109% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	255 PPI
+5.5"62% Larger screen	vs	3.4"
+(back) 21MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+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	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)24999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	40 apps (Windows CE Apps)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
152 grams (5.32 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)29% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071w	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne
Country or region available	USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Alcatel	Meizu
Release date	11/1/2016	1/1/2009
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x720 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	255 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 12)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	21 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5616x3744 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13.3 hours	6 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	179 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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 • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.2 • Meizu Mmobile GUI Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
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 registered	feature not registered