In depth comparison and review of Alcatel Idol 5S and CAT S50c. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - Rugged | |
| Height | 149 mm | 142.2 mm | Alcatel Idol 5S has greater height than CAT S50c. |
| Width | 70.9 mm | 76.2 mm | CAT S50c has greater width than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
| Depth | 7.37 mm | 12.47 mm | Alcatel Idol 5S is narrower than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
| Weight | 149 g | 200 g | Alcatel Idol 5S is lighter than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
| Body Colour | Crystal black | Silver | |
| Body Material | Aluminium frame | - | |
| Protection | - | Shockproof, dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | CAT S50c is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP67 | |
| SAR Value | - | 0.78 W/kg (body), 0.61 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | - |
| DISPLAY | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Display Type | - | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | - | TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 4.7" | Alcatel Idol 5S has larger screen size than CAT S50c. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Alcatel Idol 5S has better screen resolution than CAT S50c. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass, night mode | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dragontrail (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8953 | MSM8926 | |
| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 1.2 GHz | Alcatel Idol 5S has higher clock speed than CAT S50c. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Alcatel Idol 5S has higher processor core quantity than CAT S50c. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
| MEMORY | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB | Alcatel Idol 5S has more RAM than CAT S50c. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 8 GB | Alcatel Idol 5S has more internal memory than CAT S50c. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC - up to 64 GB |
| CAMERA | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Alcatel Idol 5S has better camera resolution than CAT S50c. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.8" | - | |
| Sensor Name | Omnivision OV12870 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual-tone Flash, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)+Contrast Focus | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Alcatel Idol 5S has better front camera resolution than CAT S50c. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.2" | - | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Omnivision OV8865 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | Flash | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2620 mAh | 2630 mAh | CAT S50c has larger battery capacity than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | CAT S50c can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Standby Time | 753 hours | 912 hours | CAT S50c has longer standby time than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
| Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 1500 minutes | CAT S50c has longer battery life when making calls than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1200 min Standby (3G): up to 753 hrs |
Talk: up to 1500 min Standby: up to 912 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | CDMA2000 1X | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | EV-DO, LTE | |
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| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5 | - | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850 | - | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 25, Band 26, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 4, Band 13 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 700c | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | CAT S50c has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, WAVE | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8 |
| FEATURES | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, Private Mode, Dual noise reduction microphones | Glove Touchscreen Operation |
| OTHERS | Alcatel Idol 5S | CAT S50c |
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| Included Accessories | Data cable, SIM card removal tool | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | MIL-STD 810G, IP67 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 55 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -25 °C |
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