alcatel Idol 5s (USA) vs alcatel Pulsemix
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
alcatel Pulsemix
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Better display
alcatel Idol 5s (USA)
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 424 | 282 |
| Glass Type | Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating | Asahi Dragontrail Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 70.8 | 71 |
Platform
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-T860MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 | Mediatek MT6738 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2 | 8 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2620 | 2800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 753 h (3G) | Up to 560 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 20 h (3G) | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 148.6 | 146.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 148.8 | — |
| Width (mm) | 70.9 | 71.9 |
Launch
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, June. Released 2017, July | 2017, August. Released 2017, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 12 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | alcatel Idol 5s (USA) | alcatel Pulsemix |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both alcatel Idol 5s (USA) and alcatel Pulsemix are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
alcatel Pulsemix packs a 2800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
alcatel Idol 5s (USA) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 12 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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