alcatel Idol 5
#5167
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5
Lava Icon
Performance
50.539.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.021.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.331.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.024.2
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 5 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Lava Icon's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and 3GB of RAM, while the Lava Icon uses a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU with 2GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Idol 5.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Idol 5 offers faster autofocus with PDAF.
- The Idol 5's battery capacity is 2800 mAh, slightly larger than the Icon's 2500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Idol 5 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, offering a more updated experience compared to the Lava Icon's Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
- Lastly, the Idol 5 is slightly heavier at 155g compared to the 143g of the Lava Icon, with both lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
N/A
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148 x 73 x 7.5 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
155 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metal Silver, Metal Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity