Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4757)56.4
Performance(#4437)60.3
Camera(#4904)42.4
Display(#4556)70.5
Battery(#7137)43.5
Build(#5665)70.8
Comparisons Featuring alcatel Idol 5s
Short Review
- The Alcatel Idol 5s features a sleek design with dimensions of 148.6 x 72 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 147g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is powered by the Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while an 8 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2850 mAh, supporting 10W charging, but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.1 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio experiences.
- However, it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Overall, the Alcatel Idol 5s combines decent specifications with a solid build.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionOleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T880MP2
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2850 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2850 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions148.6 x 72 x 7.5 mm (5.85 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
Weight147 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDark Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes