Our quick take
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Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 - 3.5 / 5
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: Design
- 154 x 75 x 7mm, 149g Metal frame design Glass front and rear
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: Display
- 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 resolution AMOLED display
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 preview: Software
- Live tiles and searchable app list Cortana and Continuum are both included Mobile VR headset and apps come with the phone Windows 10 app store still lacking
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: Performance
- Snapdragon 820 processor Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz & 4x 1.4 GHz) 4GB RAM, 64GB on-board storage
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 review: Battery life
- 3,000mAh battery Quick Charge fast-charging
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 preview: Camera
To recap
There’s no doubting the hardware capability of the Idol 4S, we’ve seen it in work several times on Android. What’s disappointing here is the lack of optimisation from a software standpoint. With its slow loading, it can be quite an off-putting experience.
