Alcatel Idol 5 16GB review: worth buying?
Created date: 2018-09-30 23:23:31, Updated date: 2020-04-15 19:31:23
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the alcatel Idol 5 16GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the alcatel Idol 5 16GB to see if it was a good buy.
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Assessment Items | Scores |
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Portability | 62/100 |
Screen size | 77/100 |
Screen clarity | 85/100 |
Battery duration | 62/100 |
Processing capability | 50/100 |
Multitasking | 60/100 |
Camera function | 55/100 |
Features, Performance, and Reviews for the alcatel Idol 5 16GB
The camera function of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.
The battery performance of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" has a relatively large battery with 2800.0mAh. The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.
alcatel Idol 5 16GB 's size
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" is 73.0mm wide, 148.0mm tall, and 7.5mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "alcatel Idol 5 16GB", it weighs about 155.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.
In giving an overall rating to the "alcatel Idol 5 16GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.
alcatel Idol 5 16GB 's screen
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" has a 5.2inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.
The screen of the "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" is extremely clear, and it's able to display everything from images to videos and even video game graphics in perfect clarity.
The CPU performance of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
The processing power of the "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" is, at 1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores), relatively high. Its features would position it somewhere between high and mid-level among currently available smartphones, but it will be rather stress-free in terms of using most apps. Most 3D games that don't burn up too much memory should be playable to a satisfying degree for the most part. 2D games should be no problem at all.
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" has 3.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.
The overall operational speed of the "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.
alcatel Idol 5 16GB 's storage capacity
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.
Since the "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.
Overall assessment of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
The "alcatel Idol 5 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.
The merits and demerits of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
The merits of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
- It has a big display that makes it easy to see text and images.
- Photos and videos are beautiful to look at on the clear screen.
The demerits of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
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Specifications of alcatel Idol 5 16GB
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Maker | alcatel | ||||
Release date | 2017-09 | ||||
Color | Metal Silver/Metal Black | ||||
OS | Android | ||||
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 73.0mm x 148.0mm x 7.5mm | ||||
Weight | 155.0g | ||||
Display size | 5.2inch | ||||
Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | ||||
Screen resolution (width x height) | 1080 x 1920 | ||||
Pixel density | 423ppi | ||||
Battery capacity | 2800.0mAh | ||||
Chipset | Mediatek MT6753 | ||||
CPU specs | 1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores) | ||||
RAM size | 3.0GB | ||||
Storage size | 16.0GB | ||||
Rear-camera resolution | 13.0MP | ||||
Front-camera resolution | 5.0MP | ||||
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