Alcatel Idol 4 vs Alcatel Idol 4S vs ZTE Axon 7 vs ZTE Axon 7 mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Alcatel Idol 4 vs Alcatel Idol 4S vs ZTE Axon 7 vs ZTE Axon 7 mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Alcatel Idol 4Alcatel Idol 4Global · 3GB · 16GB
Alcatel Idol 4SAlcatel Idol 4SGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
ZTE Axon 7ZTE Axon 7Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G
ZTE Axon 7 miniZTE Axon 7 miniGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Alcatel Idol 4
Alcatel Idol 4
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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Alcatel Idol 4S
Alcatel Idol 4S
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G
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ZTE Axon 7 mini
ZTE Axon 7 mini
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera 4.9Camera --Camera 4.7Camera
Connectivity score 5.3 Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
9 reviews
8.4
7 reviews
9.3
93 reviews
8.7
21 reviews

Technical specifications of the Alcatel Idol 4 vs Alcatel Idol 4S vs ZTE Axon 7 vs ZTE Axon 7 mini

Specs Alcatel Idol 4 price comparison Alcatel Idol 4
Global · 3GB · 16GB 		Alcatel Idol 4S price comparison Alcatel Idol 4S
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy ZTE Axon 7 ZTE Axon 7
Global · 4GB · 64GB · A2017G 		ZTE Axon 7 mini price comparison ZTE Axon 7 mini
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5.5" 5.5" 5.2"
Resolution FHD QHD QHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 71% useful 73% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
147.0 mm
7.1 mm 		75.4 mm
153.9 mm
7.0 mm 		75.0 mm
151.7 mm
7.9 mm 		71.0 mm
147.5 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 135 g 149 g 175 g 153 g
Micro SnapD. 617
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 617
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 44.419
v6 		85.234
v6 		164.960
v7 		35.000
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Battery 2610 mAh 3000 mAh 3250 mAh 2705 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
20 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

1
16 Mpx · Unknow
S5K3P3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Alcatel Alcatel ZTE ZTE
Aliases 6055B, 6055H, 6055I, 6055K, 6055Y 6070K, 6070O, 6070Y Axon Secret 7, A2017G --

Release Date
Release date March 2016,
8 years ago 		June 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Alcatel Idol 4
Alcatel Idol 4S
ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7 mini
Alcatel Idol 4
Alcatel Idol 4S
ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7 mini
Size
72.5 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 153.9 mm • 7.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 151.7 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 147.5 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 135 g 149 g 175 g 153 g
Usable surface 70 % 71 % 73 % 71 %
Materials Glass, Metal Glass, Metal Plastic, Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black
Gold

Gray
Gold

Gray
Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.5" 5.5" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 180°
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.1
7.6
8.1
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.3
9.5
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.1
9.2
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
8.6
8.9
7.8
Number of reviews
9 reviews
7 reviews
93 reviews
21 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 405

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
44.419
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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85.234
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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164.960
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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35.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
9.3
9.8
9.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
8.4
9.4
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
7.6
9.0
7.4
Number of reviews
9 reviews
7 reviews
93 reviews
21 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 20 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS Samsung Samsung S5K3P3
Type CMOS CMOS BSI ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8 Unknow
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.13 µm -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.3
8.6
9.5
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
5.6
6.1
7.6
5.8
Quality of selfies
7.2
7.7
8.3
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
7.7
9.1
8.1
Number of reviews
9 reviews
7 reviews
93 reviews
21 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.840 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		-- 0.348 W/Kg on head
1.099 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- -- 1.190 W/Kg on head
1.130 W/Kg on body 		1.000 W/Kg on head
0.770 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
8.0
9.2
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.1
9.2
9.4
And the WiFi?
7.9
9.0
9.5
8.5
Number of reviews
9 reviews
7 reviews
93 reviews
21 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3250 mAh
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2705 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
9 reviews
7 reviews
93 reviews
21 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 22%
    Never
  • 44%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 33%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 17%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 49%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 47%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
9 reviews
7 reviews
93 reviews
21 reviews
Prices
From $ 103 --
From $ 137 --
Prices unavailable
From $ 216 --