You’ll catch speaker holes drilled into both extensions of the metal frame on the top and bottom of the phone, which go through to the back. Coupled with a matte finish and shiny chamfers on both edges of the frame, we have an exterior as premium as any.Ī considerate feature which most phones don’t boast are dual, front-facing speakers. The curved metal frame extends from all sides. One thing we really appreciate from Alcatel’s design is that it’s completely symmetric – from the top and bottom and front and back.
The potential of scratching the back is great, and the slippery nature of glass means there’s more potential for gravity to claim it. In fact, we strongly suggest getting a case right away. It sticks out like a sore thumb, and will be prone to scratches. The volume rocker has a similar placement on the right side.Īnother not so nice factor is directly above – a considerable camera hump. The power button is placed near the top and on the left side, making it tough to reach. It’s also not the quickest reader out there, but at least, you don’t have to turn the phone on before using it. In a case like this, it’s hard to tell if your finger lands on the glass or the reader, leading to frustration. With rear-placed fingerprint readers, you have to feel where to line up your finger. It’s eye-pleasing, but unfortunately, ends up being impractical. The circular cutout is flush with the back panel and has an identical glossy surface. Speaking of the fingerprint scanner, it’s probably the least intrusive one we’ve seen. It’s a subtle effect just enough to stand out but not be too flashy. First, the underlying panel on the back gives off this neat light ray refraction that pivots about the fingerprint scanner. There’s plenty of design cues that sets the 4S apart from the fray. And there’s no missing that camera hump.įear not, though. The back of the IDOL 4S is eye-catching, but fragile like other smartphones constructed with glass.
And like many manufacturers in this same situation, Alcatel chose to go with glass back and metal frame. The design of the IDOL 4S is an overhaul from what we saw just a year ago. Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 (octa-core, Adreno 510 GPU)ģ2GB internal with microSD card support up to 200GBĪlcatel certainly felt that its flagship IDOL could use a more premium touch. Fantastic display for a mid-range phone.
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We found that it’s a great step forward and a solid value in mid-range Android phones today, though there are some rough edges that keep it from matching up to the best. It brings improvements across the board, including a premium build. Summary: The IDOL 4S is a follow up to Alcatel’s successful, affordable IDOL 3 Android smartphone last year. Let’s check out if the IDOL 4S ends up being the new affordable standard or if there are too many compromises in our Alcatel IDOL 4S Android Smartphone review. And the best part is that it can be close to half the cost. This new flagship ups the build and closes the IDOL’s gap with bigger name Android phones. That success gave Alcatel a chance to follow up with a worthy successor – the IDOL 4S. Last year’s IDOL 3 flagship Android smartphone was a hit for the manufacturer, with many reviewers pegging it as one of the most affordable and top-performing Android phones of the year. Alcatel may not be a household name just yet, but it’s on its way.
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