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Alcatel Idol X (6040D) vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Focus S X Alcatel Idol X (6040D) 15Points
Alcatel Idol X (6040D)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB) Compare Alcatel Idol X X
Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol X (6040D)

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Idol X (6040D)} 15 Advantages Alcatel Idol X (6040D) vs Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)23%
Thinner		vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+441 PPI103%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+(back) 13.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
16GB (12.68GB available)vs+16GB26%
More internal storage for applications and files
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)17%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
ModelIdol X (6040D)Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol X Dual-sim 6040D, OT-6040EAT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelSamsung
Release date6/18/201311/6/2011
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)67.5 x 140.4 millimeters (2.66 x 5.53 in)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage16GB (12.68GB available)16GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/11 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 6040D: 900/2100 - 6040E: 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4208x3120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature 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 X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours6.5 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow
• HD Voice
• WiFi display
• EAP SIM
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol X (6040D)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.264W/kg (head), 0.584W/kg (body)feature not registered
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