Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4S vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2019 9:32 AM, updated: 11/19/2021 4:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A90 5G X Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)20% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+534 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+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	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(back) 21MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP190% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+25W150% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 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)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Other model names	T-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071w	Galaxy A90 SM-A908BZWABTU (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2016	9/1/2019
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)	76.4 x 164.8 millimeters (3.01 x 6.49 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 458314 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 12)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	NSA/Sub6 (41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Back camera (main camera)	21 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5616x3744 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
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 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, 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/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 • One UI 3.1 • Always-on display • Samsung DeX • Dolby Atmos sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
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	0.377W/kg (head), 1.547W/kg (body)