Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol X+ vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) Compare Alcatel Idol X+ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)

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!

14 Advantages Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
+2GHz 32bit Octa-core122% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)60% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)95% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+441 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+f/2.0 (aperture)55% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+2500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2330 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 13.1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP21% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol X Plus 6043D, Alcatel Idol X Plus	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2014	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.53 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
System version	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Back camera (main camera)	13.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4208x3120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Super panorama photo • HiFi sound with JBL earphones Java framework	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol X+ (16GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)