alcatel 5
#4799
BQ Aquaris VS
#4156Category Breakdown
alcatel 5
BQ Aquaris VS
Performance
55.460.4
Camera
19.143.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.225.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.158.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.035.8
Summary
- The alcatel 5 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the BQ Aquaris VS has a slightly smaller 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel 5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the BQ Aquaris VS uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, with both devices providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both featuring 12 MP rear cameras, but the BQ Aquaris VS includes an 8 MP front camera for selfies, while the alcatel 5 lacks a front camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the BQ Aquaris VS at 3100 mAh compared to the alcatel 5's 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on Android 7.1, with the BQ Aquaris VS being upgradable to Android 8.0, offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 5
BQ Aquaris VS
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Dinorex glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.3 x 71.1 x 8.4 mm (6.00 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
148.1 x 73 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
144 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Gold, Metallic Black
Mist Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass