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Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Alcatel Idol 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol 4 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) 17Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2610
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)

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!

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Idol 4 (6055Y)} 9 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.5"25%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2610 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)42%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels80%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+424 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/2.0 (aperture)
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
ModelGalaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Idol 4 (6055Y)
Other model namesGalaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 6GB RAM)Alcatel IDOL 4 2GB RAM, Alcatel 6055Y, OT-6055Y
Country or region availablePhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaMalaysiaMyanmarThailandVietnam
Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
New ZealandTaiwan(Global, International)
New Zealand, Taiwan, (Global, International)
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/20203/1/2016
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
System versionAndroid 10Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2610 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered720 hours (30 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (iTap), 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, White, Blue, Red• 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

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)Alcatel Idol 4 (6055Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)feature not registered
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