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Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4S vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) 20Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984) Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Idol 4S (Windows)} 20 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Lumia 830 (RM-984)} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (54GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (14GB available)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)21%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 21MP107%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 10.1MP
+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
vsLED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)43%
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)1%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
ModelIdol 4S (Windows)Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Other model namesT-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071wNokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-984, Nokia Tesla
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelNokia
Release date11/1/20169/1/2014
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
System versionWindows 10 MobileWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (14GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 12)LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" 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)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Battery capacity3000 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.3 hours15 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
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, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
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