Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)
Side by side comparison between Blu Life Play 2 vs Alcatel Idol 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo only main camera |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Model | Life Play 2 (L170a) | Idol 4 (6055B) |
Other model names | Blu Life Play 2 Dual Sim L170A, Blu L170A | Alcatel IDOL 4 Single-Sim 3GB RAM, Alcatel 6055B, OT-6055B |
Country or region available | USA | (Latin America), Brazil, Mexico |
Brand | Blu | Alcatel |
Release date | 8/1/2014 | 8/1/2016 |
Depth | 8.17 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.8 x 134.5 millimeters (2.71 x 5.3 in) | 72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 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 Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.7" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 234 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 Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6582M | 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard 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 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 700/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,7,13,17,28) |
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 | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 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 | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 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 Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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 Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1800 mAh | 2610 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 15 hours |
Standby | 750 hours (31.3 days) | 720 hours (30 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Blu Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Pink, Green, White, Blue • Screen protector included • Case included • BLU Infinite View Technology • BLU Nex Lens Technology • DTS Surround Sound | • Colors: Gold, Dark Gray, Silver, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Includes 32GB microSD (48GB in total) • 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 Life Play 2 (L170a) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |