Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4S vs Samsung Galaxy M52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2021 7:26 AM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 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 M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)

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 M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)6% Thinner	vs	7.4 millimeters (0.29 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
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)87% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(back) 21MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
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	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
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

19 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071w	Galaxy M52 5G SM-M526BR/Dual-SIM 128GB+8GB RAM
Country or region available	USA	Philippines, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2016	10/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)	76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (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	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 504424 (v9) Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	21 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5616x3744 pixels	10120x6328 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" 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	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm 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 M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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 M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13.3 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
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: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)