The Alcatel Idol 5 is an excellent phone for consumers searching for something cool and economical, with a clean appearance. It has a crisp Full HD display, adequate RAM, a fingerprint sensor, and LTE connectivity.
Alcatel Idol 5 Key Specs & Features
- 5.2-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (423ppi)
- 1.3GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6753 CPU with 3GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- 16GB built-in Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data (up to 150Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 2800 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
The Alcatel Idol 5 is a stylish phone with an all-aluminum shell. The Alcatel Idol 5 features a small body that measures 7.5 millimetres. There are a few bends in the correct locations to add to the overall appearance and feel.
The smartphone has a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of Full HD (1080p). This corresponds to a pixel density of 423ppi, which results in clearer images. The Alcatel Idol 5 has a curved 2.5D glass display with an oleophobic coating.
Camera and Storage
On the back, there’s a 13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and a dual-LED, dual-tone flash are included. The Alcatel Idol 5 can record videos in Full HD (1080p).
A 5MP selfie camera with f/2.4 aperture and selfie flash is included. The phone’s internal storage is 16 GB, and it can be expanded with a microSD card.
Performance and OS
The Alcatel Idol 5 should run well because to its MediaTek MT6753 CPU, which is a mid-range chip. For some fluid gaming, the 1.3GHz Cortex-A53 CPU is paired with an ARM Mali-T720 GPU. To keep things responsive, there’s 3 GB of DDR3 RAM. The phone runs Android 7.1 Nougat, which isn’t terrible for the price.
Other Specs and Features
The Alcatel Idol 5 has 4G LTE (Cat. 4) connectivity, which means theoretical download speeds of up to 150 Mbps are possible. A fingerprint scanner is located on the back of the device to keep sensitive information safe from prying eyes. The gadget is powered by a 2800mAh battery, which Alcatel claims takes three and a half hours to fully charge.
With the Alcatel Idol 5, you now get microUSB 2.0 and USB OTG for your connectivity needs. Bluetooth 4.2 LE, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot, are included. For positioning, there is GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS.
Pricing and availability
In Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, the Alcatel Idol 5 is not officially available. You will be able to purchase the Android phone from prominent online stores in the countries whenever it becomes available. In the United States, the Alcatel Idol 5 starts at $200. The price of the Alcatel Idol 5 in Nigeria is estimated to range between 75,500 and 95,000 Naira, depending on where you are in the country.