Alcatel Idol 4 vs BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi4s vs Xiaomi Mi5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Alcatel Idol 4 vs BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi4s vs Xiaomi Mi5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Alcatel Idol 4Alcatel Idol 4Global · 3GB · 16GB
BQ Aquaris X5 PlusBQ Aquaris X5 PlusGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi4sXiaomi Mi4sChina · 3GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Alcatel Idol 4
Alcatel Idol 4
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi4s
Xiaomi Mi4s
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.3 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
9 reviews
7.8
45 reviews
8.8
25 reviews
9.1
465 reviews

Technical specifications of the Alcatel Idol 4 vs BQ Aquaris X5 Plus vs Xiaomi Mi4s vs Xiaomi Mi5

Specs Alcatel Idol 4 price comparison Alcatel Idol 4
Global · 3GB · 16GB 		BQ Aquaris X5 Plus price compare BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Xiaomi Mi4s prices Xiaomi Mi4s
China · 3GB · 64GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5" 5" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 68% useful 70% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.5 mm
147.0 mm
7.1 mm 		70.0 mm
145.0 mm
7.7 mm 		70.8 mm
139.3 mm
7.8 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 135 g 145 g 133 g 129 g
Micro SnapD. 617
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 652
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 44.419
v6 		79.000
v6 		61.841
v6 		136.773
v6
Battery 2610 mAh 3200 mAh 3260 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Alcatel BQ Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 6055B, 6055H, 6055I, 6055K, 6055Y -- -- Xiaomi Mi 5

Release Date
Release date March 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		January 2016,
8 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Alcatel Idol 4
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Xiaomi Mi4s
Xiaomi Mi5
Alcatel Idol 4
BQ Aquaris X5 Plus
Xiaomi Mi4s
Xiaomi Mi5
Size
72.5 mm • 147.0 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.0 mm • 145.0 mm • 7.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.8 mm • 139.3 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 135 g 145 g 133 g 129 g
Usable surface 70 % 68 % 70 % 73 %
Materials Glass, Metal Polycarbonate, Aluminium alloy Glass Plastic, Glass, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black
White

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Lilac
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5" 5" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • NTSC
  • 80% NTSC
  • Quantum Color+
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dinorex glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.1
7.4
5.5
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
8.7
9.3
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.7
9.2
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
8.4
8.3
9.1
Number of reviews
9 reviews
45 reviews
25 reviews
465 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Hexa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 20 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 405 Qualcomm Adreno 510 Qualcomm Adreno 418 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
44.419
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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79.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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61.841
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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136.773
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.7
8.8
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
8.0
9.2
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
7.6
7.9
9.3
Number of reviews
9 reviews
45 reviews
25 reviews
465 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.8" -- 1/2.8"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.3
8.7
9.0
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
5.6
5.8
7.0
7.8
Quality of selfies
7.2
8.1
7.8
8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
8.6
7.6
8.8
Number of reviews
9 reviews
45 reviews
25 reviews
465 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.840 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.253 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- -- -- 0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
8.5
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.0
8.4
8.7
And the WiFi?
7.9
8.0
9.3
9.1
Number of reviews
9 reviews
45 reviews
25 reviews
465 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2610 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3260 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 24%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 12%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
9 reviews
45 reviews
25 reviews
465 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Miui V7 (Android 5.1.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 22%
    Never
  • 44%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 20%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
9 reviews
45 reviews
25 reviews
465 reviews
Prices
From $ 103 --
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