alcatel Idol 4s Windows vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer: 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.

Weight

Idol 4s Windows: 25 g lighter

Idol 4s Windows:

152 g

Mi 8 Explorer:

177 g
Screen diagonal

Idol 4s Windows: 0.71 in smaller diagonal

Idol 4s Windows:

5.5 in

Mi 8 Explorer:

6.21 in
Chipset

Idol 4s Windows:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)

Mi 8 Explorer:

Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Rear camera layout

Idol 4s Windows:

Single

Mi 8 Explorer:

Dual
Depth

Idol 4s Windows: 0.6 mm thinner

Idol 4s Windows:

7 mm

Mi 8 Explorer:

7.6 mm
Release year

Idol 4s Windows:

2016

Mi 8 Explorer:

2018

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. Mi 8 Explorer

Height:

154.9 mm
Width:

74.8 mm
Depth:

7.6 mm +0.6 mm versus Idol 4s Windows

Weight

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

1. Idol 4s Windows

152 g
2. Mi 8 Explorer

177 g

+25 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.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. Idol 4s Windows

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. Mi 8 Explorer

Mi 8 Explorer: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

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, Mi 8 Explorer, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
128 GB	Unknown	8 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. Mi 8 Explorer

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

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
2. Mi 8 Explorer

3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Idol 4s Windows2. Mi 8 Explorer

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
Dimensions (HxWxD)	153.9 Х 75.4 Х 7 mm	154.9 Х 74.8 Х 7.6 mm
Weight	152 g	177 g
Technology	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inch	6.21" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 2248 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 512GB 4GB	128 GB 8 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Microsoft Windows 10	Android 8.1 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.1
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	97.1 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	Unknown
Screen to body ratio	71.9%	83.8%
PPI /points per inch/	401 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Asahi Dragontrail Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
Rear camera, main	21 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	21 MP PDAF	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.55'' 1.4µm 4-axis OIS dual pixel PDAF -12 MP f/2.4 1/3.4'' 1.0µm AF 2x optical zoom
Functions	LED flash	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP	20 MP f/2.0 0.9μm

Performance

Performance — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 630

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
Release date	2016 Q3	2018 May
Colors	Halo Gold	Black (transparent back)
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	200 EUR	500 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 420 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h 20 min (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass aluminum frame (7000 series)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
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 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 17(700) 20(800) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with dual-band A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.1 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE aptX HD

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	HDR10 -DCI-P3 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Mi 8 Explorer.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Mi 8 Explorer
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging -Virtual Reality Goggles included - Also known as Alcatel Idol 4 Pro	Sensors Face ID fingerprint (under display) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4.0+) - For China

alcatel Idol 4s Windows vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer