alcatel Idol 4s Windows vs BLU Dash XL: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Idol 4s Windows:

OLED

Dash XL:

LCD
Weight

Idol 4s Windows: 16 g lighter

Idol 4s Windows:

152 g

Dash XL:

168 g
Width

Idol 4s Windows: 2.7 mm narrower

Idol 4s Windows:

75.4 mm

Dash XL:

78.1 mm
Chipset

Idol 4s Windows:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)

Dash XL:

Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Depth

Idol 4s Windows: 2.4 mm thinner

Idol 4s Windows:

7 mm

Dash XL:

9.4 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Idol 4s Windows

Height:

153.9 mm
Width:

75.4 mm
Depth:

7 mm
2. Dash XL

Height:

155 mm
Width:

78.1 mm +2.7 mm versus Idol 4s Windows
Depth:

9.4 mm +2.4 mm versus Idol 4s Windows

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 4s Windows

152 g
2. Dash XL

168 g

+16 g versus Idol 4s Windows

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Idol 4s Windows

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. Dash XL

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
8 GB	Unknown	1 GB RAM

Idol 4s Windows: Original memory entry

64 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Idol 4s Windows

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Dash XL

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 64 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 4s Windows

3000 mAh

+500 mAh versus Dash XL
2. Dash XL

2500 mAh

Specifications

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1. Idol 4s Windows2. Dash XL

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
Dimensions (HxWxD)	153.9 Х 75.4 Х 7 mm	155 Х 78.1 Х 9.4 mm
Weight	152 g	168 g
Technology	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 512GB 4GB	8 GB 1 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 64 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2500 mAh Li-Po
Operating system OS	Microsoft Windows 10	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)	Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	83.4 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	71.9%	68.9%
PPI /points per inch/	401 PPI	267 PPI
Screen protection	Asahi Dragontrail Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
Rear camera, main	21 MP Single	5 MP Single
Camera specs	21 MP PDAF	5 MP
Functions	LED flash	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP	5 MP

Performance

Performance — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Mali-400MP2

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
Release date	2016 Q3	2016 November
Colors	Halo Gold	Gray Rose Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	200 EUR	Unknown
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 420 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h 20 min (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 625 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 22 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 12(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.1 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Dash XL.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Dash XL
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging -Virtual Reality Goggles included - Also known as Alcatel Idol 4 Pro	Sensors Accelerometer proximity

alcatel Idol 4s Windows vs BLU Dash XL