alcatel Idol 4s Windows vs ZTE Axon 9 Pro: 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: 18 g lighter

Idol 4s Windows:

152 g

Axon 9 Pro:

170 g
Chipset

Idol 4s Windows:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)

Axon 9 Pro:

Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Rear camera layout

Idol 4s Windows:

Single

Axon 9 Pro:

Dual
Depth

Idol 4s Windows: 0.9 mm thinner

Idol 4s Windows:

7 mm

Axon 9 Pro:

7.9 mm
Height

Axon 9 Pro: 2.2 mm shorter

Idol 4s Windows:

153.9 mm

Axon 9 Pro:

151.7 mm
Release year

Idol 4s Windows:

2016

Axon 9 Pro:

2017

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 +2.2 mm versus Axon 9 Pro
Width:

75.4 mm
Depth:

7 mm
2. Axon 9 Pro

Height:

151.7 mm
Width:

75 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm +0.9 mm versus Idol 4s Windows

Weight

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

1. Idol 4s Windows

152 g
2. Axon 9 Pro

170 g

+18 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. Axon 9 Pro

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, Axon 9 Pro, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
128 GB	Unknown	6 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. Axon 9 Pro

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

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. Axon 9 Pro

3400 mAh

+400 mAh versus Idol 4s Windows

Specifications

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1. Idol 4s Windows2. Axon 9 Pro

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
Dimensions (HxWxD)	153.9 Х 75.4 Х 7 mm	151.7 Х 75 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	152 g	170 g
Technology	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inch	5.5" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1440 x 2560 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 6 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3400 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Microsoft Windows 10	Android 7 (Nougat); MiFavor 4
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
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%	73.3%
PPI /points per inch/	401 PPI	534 PPI
Screen protection	Asahi Dragontrail Glass	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
Rear camera, main	21 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	21 MP PDAF	12 MP f/1.8 1/2.8'' 1.0µm PDAF -20 MP
Functions	LED flash	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	2160p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP	8 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
Processor CPU	Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)	Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 530
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	265842

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
Release date	2016 Q3	2017 April
Colors	Halo Gold	Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	200 EUR	450 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 420 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h 20 min (3G)	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Hybrid 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 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 & TD-SCDMA CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 12(700) 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 Cat6 300/50 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 WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.1 A2DP LE	v4.2 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
Radio	No	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 4s Windows, Axon 9 Pro.
Specification	Idol 4s Windows	Axon 9 Pro
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging -Virtual Reality Goggles included - Also known as Alcatel Idol 4 Pro	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - For China

alcatel Idol 4s Windows vs ZTE Axon 9 Pro