alcatel Idol S
#6691
Allview E4
#5418Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol S
Allview E4
Performance
35.053.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.238.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.627.9
Summary
- The alcatel Idol S features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Allview E4 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol S is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6577 chipset, whereas the E4 utilizes an octa-core Mediatek MT6753, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Allview E4 is superior with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Idol S's 8 MP, and it also has a higher resolution selfie camera at 5 MP versus 1.3 MP.
- The E4's battery capacity is slightly larger at 2100 mAh compared to the Idol S's 2000 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Idol S on Android 4.2 and the E4 on Android 5.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the Allview E4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol S
Allview E4
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-6034R, Alcatel OT-6034Y, Alcatel OT-6034M
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Mali-T720MP3
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.5 x 66.8 x 7.4 mm (5.26 x 2.63 x 0.29 in)
140.7 x 70.2 x 8.6 mm (5.54 x 2.76 x 0.34 in)
Weight
110 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass