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Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) vs Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 640 vs Alcatel Idol 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) 04Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) Compare Microsoft Lumia 640 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)

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Lumia 640 (LTE)} 4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE) vs Idol 4S (Windows)} 21 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs152 grams (5.32 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core109%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+534 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 21MP163%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+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
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+1000000 apps (Windows Store)43%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAhvs+3000 mAh20%
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 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE
150 Mbps
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
ModelLumia 640 (LTE)Idol 4S (Windows)
Other model namesAT&T Microsoft Lumia 640 4G RM-1072, Lumia 640 RM-1073T-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071w
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandMicrosoftAlcatel
Release date4/1/201511/1/2016
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)72.2 x 141.3 millimeters (2.84 x 5.56 in)75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Dragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (3GB available)64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1/3/7/8/20)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels21 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours13.3 hours
Standby840 hours (35 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Lumia Denim UI
• Microsoft ClearBlack display
• OneDrive 30GB
• Beidou GPS
• WiFi hotspot
• 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

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 640 (LTE)Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.06W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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