In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Lumia 950 and Alcatel Idol 4S. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 145 mm | 153.9 mm | Alcatel Idol 4S has greater height than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Width | 73.2 mm | 75.4 mm | Alcatel Idol 4S has greater width than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Depth | 8.2 mm | 7 mm | Alcatel Idol 4S is narrower than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Weight | 150 g | 149 g | Alcatel Idol 4S is lighter than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Body Colour | Black | White | Dark grey | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.48 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5.5" | Alcatel Idol 4S has larger screen size than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | QHD | QHD | |
| Pixel Density | 564 ppi | 534 ppi | Microsoft Lumia 950 has better pixel density than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight Readability Enhancement (SRE) | - | |
| Display Features | ClearBlack | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dragontrail (scratch resistant glass), 2.5D Arc Glass |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8976 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Alcatel Idol 4S has higher processor core quantity than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Microsoft Lumia 950 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Microsoft Lumia 950 has better camera resolution than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.4" | - | |
| Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Microsoft Lumia 950 has better lens aperture than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Microsoft Lumia 950 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 26 mm | - | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Panorama | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | PureView technology, Fast AF, Natural flash | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Alcatel Idol 4S has better front camera resolution than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 100 min | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Microsoft Lumia 950 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Standby Time | 288 hours | 420 hours | Alcatel Idol 4S has longer standby time than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
| Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 780 minutes | Microsoft Lumia 950 has longer battery life when making calls than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1080 min Playback (video): up to 10 hrs Playback (Music): up to 67 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 9.5 hrs Standby: up to 288 hrs |
Talk: up to 780 min Standby: up to 420 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | - | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2 | - | |
| Messaging Services | Skype, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, AMR, MP3, GSM FR | WAV, WMA, MP3, AAC + | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263 | XviD, MPEG-4, H.265 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Hi-Fi Sound support |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Kid's Corner, Noise Cancellation Technology, Lumia Color profile, MIMO technology, Word Flow keyboard, Power Saving Mode, Wi-Fi Calling, four microphones, SensorCore technology, Lumia Rich Recording technology, Projection Screen, Alarm Clock, Fast Charging | Radio Data Service (RDS), HD Voice, Dual noise reduction microphones |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Alcatel Idol 4S |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C cable | Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, Virtual Reality Googles | |
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| Compliant Standards | SSL v3, TLS v1.2, TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, Suite B ciphers | - |
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