The mythical Surface Phone is far from its release date most especially when Microsoft refused to give more details about the existence phone. However, the mobile industry has shocked upon the released of the Windows 10 version of Alcatel IDOL 4S that has unexpectedly fully maximizes the potential of the OS to mobile.

How Does Alcatel IDOL 4S Unlock the Potential of Windows 10?

Nokia Lumia series is Microsoft's first attempt on Windows mobile back in 2015, however, it eventually failed due to many reasons. But the Windows-maker has never stop proving the potential of Windows 10 operating system on mobile having Alcatel IDOL 4S that is said to be the champion and crown bearer of the first successful Windows-based mobile of today.

Alcatel IDOL 4S was released in November 2016 but the device has not captured the attention of the world and Alcatel has been wise enough to recognize this. According to Forbes, Windows 10 OS has the ability to run in a reference design platform and able to match with Android devices hardware like Alcatel IDOL 4S; not to mention the upcoming Redstone 3 update in 2018 where Android handsets can still be recycled.

Furthermore, Alcatel IDOL 4S Windows 10 version is powered by the high-performing chip of 2016 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 coupled with 4GB of RAM, outstanding camera with 21MP lens and overhauled USB-C port from the original microUSB. However, the screen resolution has dropped from QHD to 1080p display but deemed as normal since it is a budget-friendly phone.

On the other hand, Alcatel IDOL 4S is considered to be the first mobile to push Windows 10 inside the virtual reality world, according to Softpedia. Although it suffers from the lowered-down screen resolution, still audio-wise, the phone has the best design for this genre because of the genuine stereo sound.

In conclusion, Alcatel IDOL 4S Windows 10 version could be a potential rival of Android and iOS upcoming devices. But it could only happen when the phone acquires right software improvement and more investments from Microsoft and its partners.