alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
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Motorola One (P30 Play)
#2849Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Motorola One (P30 Play)
Performance
64.264.3
Camera
19.153.8
Display
58.956.5
Battery
22.624.2
Build
0.289.7
Connectivity
51.561.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.045.7
Summary
- The alcatel Idol 5s features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Motorola One's 5.9-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with 3GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Idol 5s has a 12 MP rear camera, while the Motorola One offers a 13 MP rear camera with the ability to record 4K video, giving it an edge in video quality.
- The Idol 5s has a smaller 2620 mAh battery, whereas the Motorola One has a larger 3000 mAh battery and supports faster 15W charging.
- Software-wise, the Idol 5s runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, while the Motorola One operates on Android 8.1 Oreo with the Android One experience, providing a more updated software environment.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Motorola One (P30 Play)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For USA
Also known as Motorola P30 Play in China
Display
Size
5.2"
5.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~287 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
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
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
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
15W 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)
149.9 x 72.2 x 8 mm (5.90 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
148.8 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Crystal Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
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 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass