Alcatel One Touch Idol 4S

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I don’t think anyone buying the Idol 4S would be disappointed by the phone itself, they just might be disappointed with what they might be missing out on.

-- As reviewed by The Verge

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 48 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

21
Average:

12
Bad:

6

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Last revision on February 6, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Excellent screen
Great performance
Speakers are loud and clear
Comes with a well-built VR headset

Reviewers Didn't Like

Design could use refinement
Camera lacks stabilization
Oddly-placed buttons
Gets hot quickly

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Expert reviews and ratings

"It is hard to believe that anyone could be convinced to switch from Android or iOS to Windows 10 Mobile these days" ...

By MobileSyrup on March 31, 2017

You interest in the Idol 4S will hinge largely on how much Continuum and virtual reality appeal to you. And while the Idol 4S can run Continuum for less than what it would cost you to get an HP Elite x3, you could save even more money, while trading off...

By Tom's Guide on February 01, 2017

Can the Alcatel One Touch Idol 4S compete with the rivals? Not quite. The smartphone can actually justify its price with the stylish chassis, the good display, and the comprehensive accessories, but the competitors have fewer drawbacks. The Idol 4S...

By NotebookCheck on December 30, 2016

Ultimately, the Alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 is a powerful and beautiful Windows phone that's actually designed with consumers in mind. It's an extremely pleasant device to use, although it's not without its shortcomings.As mentioned above, the...

By Neowin on December 03, 2016

It has a great design, quality build, smooth performance, and decent battery life. Its speakers impress, while the display is good enough. Those are six good reasons to recommend the Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 over the rest of Windows phone...

By Brighthand on December 01, 2016

The Alcatel Idol 4S is the best Windows phone for most people because it offers a good balance of performance from the cost. It's not as powerful nor as configurable as the HP Elite X3, but it's much better than the wilted crop of handsets from...

By Phone Scoop on November 11, 2016

All in all, the Alcatel Idol 4S is the superphone Windows Phone fans have wanted for a while. It does not appear to be aimed at businesses and comes at an excellent price for consumers. For under $500 you have a phone with the performance of a far more...

By wmpoweruser.com on November 11, 2016

The Alcatel Idol 4S is a sleek Windows phone packed with powerful hardware, productivity features, and virtual reality capabilities. It's a great choice for T-Mobile users who can overlook the relatively limited app...

By PC Mag on November 10, 2016

The Alcatel IDOL 4S is a gorgeous device. It's thin, shiny, and fast. It's the first to add mobile virtual reality support to the platform too! Unfortunately, at least at this time, it feels like Microsoft is really holding Alcatel back with their...

By Pocketnow on November 10, 2016

". wins for a very good 5.5-inch AMOLED...

By PC Authority on October 27, 2016

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Alcatel One Touch Idol 4S

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