Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019) vs Alcatel Idol 4 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8"
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1200x1920
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3GB
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Octa-core
4200
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What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205)
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20 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo only main camera |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Model | Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Idol 4 (6055B) |
Other model names | Galaxy Tab A8" S Pen 4G LTE (SM-P205), Galaxy Tab A Plus 8" | Alcatel IDOL 4 Single-Sim 3GB RAM, Alcatel 6055B, OT-6055B |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), Brazil, Mexico |
Brand | Samsung | Alcatel |
Release date | 4/1/2019, Announced: 3/4/2019 | 8/1/2016 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 122.4 x 201.5 millimeters (4.82 x 7.93 in) | 72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in) |
Weight | 325 grams (11.38 ounces) | 135 grams (4.73 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 8" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1200x1920 pixels (16:10) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 283 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI core 1.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-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-G71 MP2 (770MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | 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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | 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 | f/2.0 (aperture) | 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 | EIS: Digital stabilization | 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Hall effect | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4200 mAh | 2610 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 15 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 720 hours (30 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | 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, Gray • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Blue light filter | • 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 | ||
Galaxy Tab A 8.0 S Pen (2019, SM-P205) | Alcatel Idol 4 (6055B) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.02W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body) | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.683W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body) | feature not registered |