alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
#4129
Meizu 15 Lite
#4438Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Meizu 15 Lite
Performance
64.269.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
22.624.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.554.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.033.6
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 5s features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu 15 Lite has a slightly smaller 5.46-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 5s is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Meizu 15 Lite utilizes a Snapdragon 626 with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Meizu's f/1.9 aperture allows for better low-light performance, and it also boasts a higher-resolution 20 MP selfie camera compared to the Idol 5s's 8 MP.
- The Idol 5s has a 2620 mAh battery, while the Meizu 15 Lite offers a larger 3000 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the Meizu operates on Flyme 7, which may provide a different software experience compared to the standard Android interface on the Idol 5s.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Meizu 15 Lite
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For USA
Also known as Meizu M15 in China
Display
Size
5.2"
5.46"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 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 MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
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/1.9, 1.4 µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Six-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2620 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W 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)
143.6 x 72.4 x 7.5 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
148.8 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal Black
Black, Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
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), Flyme 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass