Alcatel Idol 4S Is the First Windows 10 VR Phone – Available at T-Mobile Soon

Alcatel introduced its Idol 4S not also long ago, but the two primary differences with this ane is that the previous one was running Android and didn't characteristic upgraded specifications. Now, the latest iteration sports upgraded hardware specifications, making it sufficient enough to stand toe-to-toe with the likes of HP Elite x3.

The five.5-Inch Alcatel Idol 4S Features a Sub-$500 Cost Tag and Provides Support for Continuum and VR

Alcatel is equally as powerful as its other smartphone rivals thanks to the Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM present in its housing. The smartphone itself features a screen size of 5.5 inches and gives off a 1080p resolution. This volition help to conserve battery life, particularly in situations where there is no power source bachelor. There is also 64GB of onboard storage coupled with a MicroSD card slot. A rear-facing 21MP camera is likewise nowadays and the significant camera bump means that the smartphone's battery capacity stands in at 3,000mAh. The front-facing camera is an 8MP shooter.

While the specifications are truly loftier-finish for a telephone that's running Windows 10 Mobile, here are the highlights of the phone. First off, information technology costs $470, which is very unusual for a Windows ten Mobile powered device with high-end specs. Secondly, VR fans will exist pleased to know that the smartphone volition be sold with a depression-cost VR headset similar to that of Samsung's Gear VR. Microsoft doesn't offering upward any plans for Windows Holographic support, so it sounds like the experience will be limited to some 3D games and 360-degree videos.

In addition to VR, Idol 4S will likewise support Windows How-do-you-do and Continuum. The fingerprint reader located at the back of the smartphone will unlock the device with Windows How-do-you-do, and you'll be able to connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to enable Continuum and use the phone similar a PC. The Idol 4S will be available at T-Mobile in the US for $469.99, and you can purchase it starting from November 10th.