TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)

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Side by side comparison between TP-Link Neffos C5 vs Alcatel Idol 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2016 10:21 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:08 AM

Compare Alcatel Idol 4 X TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U) Compare TP-Link Neffos C5 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 (6055U)

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!

3 Advantages TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	vs	17 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
+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)
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
141 grams (4.94 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)4% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)24% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-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
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (720x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+2610 mAh19% 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

23 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Idol 4 (6055U)
Other model names	Neffos C5 Dual-Sim, TP701A, TP701B, TP701C	Cricket Alcatel IDOL 4 2GB RAM, Alcatel 6055U, OT-6055U
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil	USA
Brand	TP-Link	Alcatel
Release date	1/1/2016	8/1/2016
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 144 millimeters (2.83 x 5.67 in)	72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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-T720 MP2 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 TP701A: 900/2100 TP701B: 850/900/2100 TP701C: 900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 TP701A: (Bands 1,3,7,8,20) TP701B: (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) TP701C: (Bands 2,4,7,28)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,12)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
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	Dual-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
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	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
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
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.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	2610 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
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: Dark gray, Pearl white • USB OTG On-The-Go	• 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
	TP-Link Neffos C5 (4G LTE)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered