Side-by-side technical data
Nokia 5 vs alcatel Idol 5s
Comparison between Nokia 5 and alcatel Idol 5s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nokia and alcatel.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.0 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,850 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
alcatel Idol 5s, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 147 g
- against 160 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Helio P20 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 16 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 80,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 862 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.65 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Black, Copper | Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.05 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 149.7 mm | 148.6 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 147 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.7 % | 69.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,850 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 18 h |
| Standby time | — | 500 h |
Display
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 916 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.55 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 5 | Idol 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1053, TA-1024, TA-1044, TA-1027 | — |
