alcatel 5v
#4137
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
#4129Category Breakdown
alcatel 5v
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Performance
62.664.2
Camera
44.219.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.122.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.551.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
36.036.0
Summary
- The Alcatel 5V features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels, while the Alcatel Idol 5s has a smaller 5.2-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the 5V is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Idol 5s uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, both with 3GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both models offering a 12 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Idol 5s has a slightly better aperture on the rear camera.
- The 5V has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Idol 5s's 2620 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the 5V runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Idol 5s operates on Android 7.1 Nougat, potentially offering a more updated experience.
- The build quality of the Idol 5s is slightly more compact and lighter than the 5V.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 5v
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
For USA
Display
Size
6.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1500 pixels (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.8", 1.25 μm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.8, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.7 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm (6.05 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
148.6 x 70.9 x 7.4 mm (5.85 x 2.79 x 0.29 in)
Weight
158 g
148.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Crystal Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass