alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
#4129
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
#3910Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Performance
64.265.2
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.970.1
Battery
22.628.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.555.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.037.6
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 5s features a compact 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) has a larger 6.26-inch S-IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with similar RAM and storage configurations, but the Idol 5s has a slightly faster Snapdragon 625 processor compared to the Snapdragon SiP 1 in the Zenfone.
- Both smartphones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone's f/1.8 aperture may provide better low-light performance.
- The Idol 5s has a smaller 2620 mAh battery, whereas the Zenfone Max Plus (M2) offers a significantly larger 4000 mAh battery, supporting longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Idol 5s runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, while the Zenfone operates on Android 8.0 Oreo, providing a more updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
For USA
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
S-IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2620 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.6 x 70.9 x 7.4 mm (5.85 x 2.79 x 0.29 in)
159.2 x 76.2 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
148.8 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal Black
Red, Silver, Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity