Overall Score
29.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#5167)29.0
Performance(#5379)50.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#4341)49.3
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring alcatel Idol 5
Short Review
- The Alcatel Idol 5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 148 x 73 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 155 grams, available in Metal Silver and Metal Black.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 423 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 3GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2800 mAh, but it does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 7.1 Nougat, the software experience is standard for its time, lacking stereo speakers but including a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device also features microUSB 2.0 for charging and data transfer.
- Overall, the Alcatel Idol 5 combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
- However, its battery life and software may feel dated compared to newer models.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP3
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions148 x 73 x 7.5 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMetal Silver, Metal Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass