Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Advance 4.0 L2 vs Alcatel Idol 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/7/2017 8:05 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:38 PM

Compare Alcatel Idol 4 X Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y) Compare Blu Advance 4.0 L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2610
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)

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3 Advantages Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	vs	27 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core64% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.78GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)52% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+424 PPI82% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.2"30% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+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
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+2610 mAh101% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

3.5mm jack

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Idol 4 (6055Y)
Other model names	BLU Advance 4.0L2 Dual-Sim A030, Blu A030L	Alcatel IDOL 4 2GB RAM, Alcatel 6055Y, OT-6055Y
Country or region available	(Latin America)	New Zealand, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Blu	Alcatel
Release date	4/1/2016	3/1/2016
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.8 x 133.7 millimeters (2.59 x 5.26 in)	72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1.78GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	2610 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	15 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (iTap), 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, Green, Pink • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • LED notification (white light) • Oleophobic coating • Glass back panel • JBL earphones • Hi-Fi 3.6W dual-stereo • Front camera: Wide Angle 84° • Quick Charge 2.0 • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Reversible phone • VR goggles compatible
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Advance 4.0 L2 (A030L)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered