alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
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Meizu Note 8
#4379Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Meizu Note 8
Performance
64.271.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
22.626.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.553.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.034.1
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 5s features a compact 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu Note 8 has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 5s is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset with 3GB of RAM, whereas the Note 8 utilizes a Snapdragon 632 with 4GB of RAM, providing a potential edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Note 8's camera benefits from a wider aperture (f/1.9) and a depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Idol 5s has a smaller 2620 mAh battery compared to the Note 8's 3600 mAh, which also supports faster 24W charging.
- Software-wise, the Idol 5s runs Android 7.1, while the Note 8 operates on Android 8.0 with Flyme 7.3, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Meizu Note 8
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For USA
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 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 SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2620 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
24W 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)
153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.05 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight
148.8 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Crystal Black
Black, Blue, Red, Pink
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 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 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass