alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
#4129
BQ Aquaris V
#4348Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
BQ Aquaris V
Performance
64.256.3
Camera
19.143.9
Display
58.956.5
Battery
22.625.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.560.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.034.3
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 5s features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the BQ Aquaris V's 720 x 1280 pixels display.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 5s is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Aquaris V uses a Snapdragon 435 with options of 2GB or 3GB of RAM, indicating better overall performance for the Idol 5s.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Idol 5s has a slightly larger sensor size, potentially offering better low-light performance.
- The Idol 5s has a smaller 2620 mAh battery compared to the 3100 mAh in the Aquaris V, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the Aquaris V can be upgraded to Android Oreo, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
BQ Aquaris V
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
For USA
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Dinorex glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF
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, 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
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2620 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
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)
148.1 x 73 x 8.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
Weight
148.8 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal Black
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 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
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
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, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass