Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4758)56.4
Performance(#4440)60.3
Camera(#4905)42.4
Display(#4567)70.5
Battery(#7163)43.5
Build(#5688)70.8
Comparisons Featuring alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Short Review
- The Alcatel Idol 5s features a sleek design with dimensions of 148.6 x 70.9 x 7.4 mm and a weight of 148.8g, available in Crystal Black.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, with an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.0 GHz 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 2620 mAh, supporting standard charging but lacking wireless options.
- Running on Android 7.1 Nougat, the device includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2.
- The phone does not support 5G or NFC.
- Overall, the Alcatel Idol 5s combines solid performance with a compact design and decent camera capabilities.
- Its features cater well to users seeking a reliable smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor USA
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
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
Capacity2620 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions148.6 x 70.9 x 7.4 mm (5.85 x 2.79 x 0.29 in)
Weight148.8 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsCrystal Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
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