alcatel Idol 4s Windows vs O2 XDA Nova
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
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Weight
XDA Nova: 32 g lighter
- Idol 4s Windows:
- 152 g
- XDA Nova:
- 120 g
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Width
XDA Nova: 17.4 mm narrower
- Idol 4s Windows:
- 75.4 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 58 mm
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Screen diagonal
XDA Nova: 2.7 in smaller diagonal
- Idol 4s Windows:
- 5.5 in
- XDA Nova:
- 2.8 in
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Chipset
- Idol 4s Windows:
- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
- XDA Nova:
- TI OMAP 850
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Depth
Idol 4s Windows: 7 mm thinner
- Idol 4s Windows:
- 7 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 14 mm
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Height
XDA Nova: 53.9 mm shorter
- Idol 4s Windows:
- 153.9 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 100 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 +53.9 mm versus XDA Nova
- Width:
- 75.4 mm +17.4 mm versus XDA Nova
- Depth:
- 7 mm
2. XDA Nova
- Height:
- 100 mm
- Width:
- 58 mm
- Depth:
- 14 mm +7 mm versus Idol 4s Windows
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. XDA Nova
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
Idol 4s Windows has approximately 243.5% more rectangular screen area than XDA Nova.
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.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
Idol 4s Windows: Original memory entry
64 GB · 512GB 4GB
XDA Nova: Original memory entry
128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM
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. XDA Nova
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot) · 1 GB included
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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Unknown |
| Speed |
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Unknown |
| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Idol 4s Windows | XDA Nova |
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| Dop |
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