alcatel Idol 4
#4127
ZTE Blade A7
#4500Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 4
ZTE Blade A7
Performance
58.568.3
Camera
27.915.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
22.625.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.251.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.033.0
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 4 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the ZTE Blade A7's larger 6.09-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset, while the Blade A7 utilizes a Mediatek Helio P60, with the latter offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- The Idol 4's rear camera has a 13 MP sensor, producing higher-quality images than the Blade A7's 16 MP camera, which records video at a lower resolution of 720p.
- Battery capacity is also a differentiator, with the Idol 4 at 2610 mAh and the Blade A7 at 3200 mAh, providing longer usage time for the latter.
- The Idol 4 runs on Android 6.0.1, while the Blade A7 benefits from a more recent Android 9.0, enhancing the software experience.
- Overall, the Idol 4 is more compact and offers better display quality, while the Blade A7 has a larger battery and newer software.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 4
ZTE Blade A7
General
Release Date
2016
2019
Announced
2016
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM (6055Y,6055K), 16GB 3GB RAM (6055B,6055H,6055I)
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2610 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 72.5 x 7.1 mm (5.79 x 2.85 x 0.28 in)
154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm (6.06 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
135 g
146 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold, Dark Gray, Rose Gold, Metal Silver
Black, Blue, Black/blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (6055K, 6055I)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity