alcatel Idol 5
#5167
Lava X81
#5521Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5
Lava X81
Performance
50.549.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.022.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.345.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.027.4
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 5 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Lava X81's 5.0-inch display with a 720 x 1280 resolution.
- Both devices have similar performance, powered by quad-core processors and 3GB of RAM, but the Idol 5 utilizes the slightly more advanced Mediatek MT6753 chipset.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Idol 5 lacks autofocus, while the Lava X81 includes it.
- The Idol 5 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2800 mAh compared to the Lava's 2700 mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- Software-wise, the Idol 5 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, offering a more updated experience than the Lava X81's Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
- Overall, the Idol 5 presents a more robust build quality and display performance, while both devices offer similar camera specifications and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
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
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4
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
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 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)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
155 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metal Silver, Metal Black
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual 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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity