In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Alcatel Idol 4. 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 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G928C | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.4 mm | 147 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has greater height than Alcatel Idol 4. |
| Width | 75.8 mm | 72.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has greater width than Alcatel Idol 4. |
| Depth | 6.9 mm | 7.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Weight | 153 g | 135 g | Alcatel Idol 4 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Body Colour | Gold | Black sapphire | Titanium silver | Platinum gold | Metallic silver | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.216 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B 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 |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 5.2" | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has larger screen size than Alcatel Idol 4. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better screen resolution than Alcatel Idol 4. |
| Display Format | QHD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 518 ppi | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8952 | |
| Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz | 1.7 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has higher clock speed than Alcatel Idol 4. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has more RAM than Alcatel Idol 4. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has more internal memory than Alcatel Idol 4. |
| User Memory | 25 GB | 10 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better camera resolution than Alcatel Idol 4. |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | - | |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
| Special Effects | Collage | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Pro mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | Panorama, manual mode, Instant shot | |
| White Balance | Automatic | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) |
| 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 4 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 2610 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has larger battery capacity than Alcatel Idol 4. |
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| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 120 min | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ can be charged wirelessly. |
| Talk Time | 1200 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 66 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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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 | Google Android | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-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 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26 | - | |
| 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 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4 | WAV, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, MIDI | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | AVC, MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Hi-Fi Sound support |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), HD Voice, MIMO technology, Ultra Power Saving Mode, notification LED, Google Voice typing function, Dual Curved display, Noise suppression by Audience | Radio Data Service (RDS), HD Voice, Dual noise reduction microphones |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Alcatel Idol 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, Virtual Reality Googles | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |