alcatel Idol 5s vs Vertu Constellation 2013: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Idol 5s: 32 g lighter

Idol 5s:

147 g

Constellation 2013:

179 g
Width

Constellation 2013: 1.6 mm narrower

Idol 5s:

72 mm

Constellation 2013:

70.4 mm
Screen diagonal

Constellation 2013: 0.9 in smaller diagonal

Idol 5s:

5.2 in

Constellation 2013:

4.3 in
Depth

Idol 5s: 3.7 mm thinner

Idol 5s:

7.5 mm

Constellation 2013:

11.2 mm
Height

Constellation 2013: 6.4 mm shorter

Idol 5s:

148.6 mm

Constellation 2013:

142.2 mm
Release year

Idol 5s:

2017

Constellation 2013:

2013

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Idol 5s

Height:

148.6 mm +6.4 mm versus Constellation 2013
Width:

72 mm +1.6 mm versus Constellation 2013
Depth:

7.5 mm
2. Constellation 2013

Height:

142.2 mm
Width:

70.4 mm
Depth:

11.2 mm +3.7 mm versus Idol 5s

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 5s

147 g
2. Constellation 2013

179 g

+32 g versus Idol 5s

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Idol 5s

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²
2. Constellation 2013

Screen diagonal:

4.3 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

51 cm²

Idol 5s has approximately 46.2% more rectangular screen area than Constellation 2013.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
32 GB	3 GB RAM	Unknown

Constellation 2013: Original memory entry

32 GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Idol 5s

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB

2. Constellation 2013

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Idol 5s

2850 mAh

+1050 mAh versus Constellation 2013
2. Constellation 2013

1800 mAh

Specifications

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1. Idol 5s2. Constellation 2013

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
Dimensions (HxWxD)	148.6 Х 72 Х 7.5 mm	142.2 Х 70.4 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	147 g	179 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	5.2" inch	4.3" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32 GB 3 GB RAM	32 GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2850 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	1800 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 7.1 (Nougat)	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)	Unknown
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	74.5 cm2	51.0 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	69.7%	50.9%
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI	342 PPI
Screen protection	oleophobic coating	Scratch-proof glass

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
Rear camera, main	12 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	12 MP f/2.0 1/2.8'' 1.25µm PDAF	13 MP AF
Functions	Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR panorama	Dual-LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	1.3 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0 1/3.2'' 1.4µm	1.3 MP

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)	Dual-core 1.7 GHz
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T880MP2	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	80302	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	824	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	3421	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
Release date	2017 September	2013 October
Colors	Dark Gray	Cappuccino Black Orange Mocha Raspberry Pure Navy Alligator Pure Plum Alligator
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	140 EUR	5000 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 18 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 405 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h 30 min (3G) Music play - Up to 43 h

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 28(700)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.49 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
Radio	FM radio with RDS	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Idol 5s, Constellation 2013.
Specification	Idol 5s	Constellation 2013
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Fast battery charging (Pump Express 2.0)	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel - Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V

alcatel Idol 5s vs Vertu Constellation 2013

alcatel Idol 5s

Vertu Constellation 2013