In depth comparison and review of Alcatel Idol 5S and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-F700F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder (flip) - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 149 mm | 167.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has greater height than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Width | 70.9 mm | 73.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has greater width than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Depth | 7.37 mm | 6.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is narrower than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Weight | 149 g | 183 g | Alcatel Idol 5S is lighter than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Dimensions Details | - | Unfolded - 73.6 mm x 6.9 mm x 167.3 mm Folded - 73.6 mm x 15.4 mm x 87.4 mm |
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Body Colour | Crystal black | Grey | Mirror black | Mirror purple | |
Body Material | Aluminium frame | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | - | 0.369 W/kg (head), 1.546 W/kg (body) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | - | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger screen size than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2636 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better screen resolution than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 425 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 21.9:9 | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass, night mode | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dragontrail (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 1.05" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 300 x 112 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
PROCESSOR | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | - | |
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Processor Number | MSM8953 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has higher clock speed than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
MEMORY | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has more RAM than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has more internal memory than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
User Memory | - | 223.3 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
CAMERA | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.8" | - | |
Sensor Name | Omnivision OV12870 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better lens aperture than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes | - | Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Filter mode | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual-tone Flash, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)+Contrast Focus | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, AR Doodle |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better front camera resolution than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.2" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Omnivision OV8865 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | Alcatel Idol 5S has better front lens aperture than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Live Focus mode, Live focus video | |
Light Source (Front) | Flash | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2620 mAh | 3300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger battery capacity than Alcatel Idol 5S. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 753 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 2100 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 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 |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 42 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2100 min |
CELLULAR | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, Gigabit LTE | |
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2G Band | - | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
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 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
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 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
NFC | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, WAVE | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, Private Mode, Dual noise reduction microphones | MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Thom Browne Theme |
OTHERS | Alcatel Idol 5S | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Included Accessories | Data cable, SIM card removal tool | Power adapter, leather cover, Galaxy Watch Active2, gray leather and a black rubber watch straps, Galaxy Buds+ (Thom Browne colors and a grey cradle) | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE |