In depth comparison and review of Alcatel Idol 4S and Google Pixel 4a. 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 | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | G025J | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 153.9 mm | 144 mm | Alcatel Idol 4S has greater height than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Width | 75.4 mm | 69.4 mm | Alcatel Idol 4S has greater width than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Depth | 7 mm | 8.2 mm | Alcatel Idol 4S is narrower than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Weight | 149 g | 143 g | Google Pixel 4a is lighter than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Body Colour | Dark grey | Just black | |
| Body Material | - | Polycarbonate | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.18 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Single-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
| DISPLAY | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.8" | Google Pixel 4a has larger screen size than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Alcatel Idol 4S has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Display Format | QHD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 443 ppi | Alcatel Idol 4S has better pixel density than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Google Pixel 4a has HDR. |
| Display Features | - | Always-on display, Now Playing, True black level, display with transmissive hole | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dragontrail (scratch resistant glass), 2.5D Arc Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8976 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Google Pixel 4a has higher clock speed than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Google Pixel 4a has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 |
| MEMORY | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Google Pixel 4a has more RAM than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Google Pixel 4a has more internal memory than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | Alcatel Idol 4S has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.7 | Google Pixel 4a has better lens aperture than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 4a has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | Blur | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | HDR+ | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama | Portrait mode, Night Sight | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Share in a snap |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Google Pixel 4a has better front lens aperture than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 864 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3140 mAh | Google Pixel 4a has larger battery capacity than Alcatel Idol 4S. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Power Delivery 2.0 | Google Pixel 4a has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 100 min | - | |
| Standby Time | 420 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 780 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 780 min Standby: up to 420 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 10 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, 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, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 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 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, MP3, AAC + | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | XviD, MPEG-4, H.265 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support | - |
| FEATURES | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), HD Voice, Dual noise reduction microphones | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor, 3 years of security and OS updates, Google Cast |
| OTHERS | Alcatel Idol 4S | Google Pixel 4a |
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| Included Accessories | Stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, Virtual Reality Googles | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |
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