alcatel Idol 5s
#4015
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
#3910Category Breakdown
alcatel Idol 5s
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
Performance
68.765.2
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.970.1
Battery
23.228.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
51.855.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.937.6
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) offers a larger 6.26-inch S-IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Idol 5s is powered by a Mediatek Helio P20 chipset, whereas the Zenfone Max Plus utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1, both with 3GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both phones featuring a 12 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Zenfone Max Plus has a dual rear camera setup for added versatility.
- The Idol 5s has a smaller 2850 mAh battery compared to the 4000 mAh battery in the Zenfone Max Plus, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Idol 5s runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, while the Zenfone Max Plus operates on Android 8.0 Oreo, offering a more updated experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Idol 5s
Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) ZB634KL
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
N/A
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
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-T880MP2
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
2850 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2850 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.6 x 72 x 7.5 mm (5.85 x 2.83 x 0.30 in)
159.2 x 76.2 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
147 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Gray
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 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, OTG
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