Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) vs Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 6A vs Alcatel Idol 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 7:34 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 1:24 PM

Compare Alcatel Idol 4 X Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6A 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 (6055A)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	vs	12 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
+2GHz 64bit Quad-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+5.45"5% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2610 mAh
+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)
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)17% Thinner
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5W	vs	+18W3 times 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.
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Idol 4 (6055A)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 6A Global 2GB RAM + 16GB, Xiaomi Cactus	Bell/Virgin/Vidéotron Alcatel IDOL 4 2GB RAM, OT-6055A
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe), India	Canada
Brand	Xiaomi	Alcatel
Release date	6/1/2018	3/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)	72.5 x 147 millimeters (2.85 x 5.79 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 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
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6762M Helio A22 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2GHz 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	PowerVR GE8300	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,20,29,30)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	M1804C3CG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3CH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3CG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3CH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 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/2.2 (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	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
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
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
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, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2610 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) 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
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
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: Black, Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9	• 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
	Redmi 6A (16GB Global)	Alcatel Idol 4 (6055A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered