Idol 5S, the phablet that Alcatel could present at the MWC

During this year, we will see a generational change in both tablets and smartphones. As has happened in other years, in the coming months, we will witness the launch of the big bets of most of the companies that will serve to relieve the flagships of these that saw the light of day in the past. The technological fairs that take place throughout the world are the showcase of this type of models that are the exhibition of muscle of the manufacturers and that at the same time, show what is the strength of the different brands, as well as their capacity. of innovation and above all, of adaptation to a context that is characterized by something, it is by constant changes.

Today we are going to talk to you about Alcatel. The brand, which is originally French, but currently has a large share of other Asian and American countries grouped under the acronym TCL, he would be finalizing the preparations for what he claims to be his highest model. Will be named idol 5s, following in the footsteps of its 2016 predecessor, the 4S And everything indicates that it could see the light at the MWC that will take place in Barcelona in approximately two weeks. During the following lines, we will tell you more about this device. Will 2017 be the year of the creators of the historic One Touch?

Integrated

At the moment, the largest number of features known about the Idol 5S are those in areas such as image or performance. The design aspects are still unknown. For the moment, the existing photographs reveal a first device of Color black that however, according to what they say from GSMArena, it may be available in more shades in the future. Its exact dimensions are unknown, although as we will see below, it will exceed 5,5 inches. It will be equipped, as usual, with a fingerprint reader.

Image

The new Alcatel will be equipped with a screen of 5,7 inches, which would place it as one of the largest models of the company. With AMOLED technology, your resolution will reach 2560 × 1440 pixels, also above the average of the latest terminals launched by the firm. As collected from GSMArena, the diagonal could recognize 10 simultaneous pressure points. The cameras would serve as an indicator to include this phablet in the mid-range since the rear would reach the 16 Mpx and front, all 8. However, dual lens systems still wouldn't have a place in the brand's upcoming at least, in the short term.

Performance

One of the facts that has attracted the most attention about the Idol 5S is the change of manufacturer of the processor. MediaTek has been the supplier of this component to some models of the brand such as the A3 XL as listed here. In this new device, the option chosen would be one of the last chips created by the technology, the Helio P20 that with its 8 cores, it could reach 2,3 GHz at specific moments. Do you think this change has been a success and that it will allow Alcatel to compete in other higher segments?

La RAM It could also be another of the strengths of this device. From GSMArena they think we could be before Two versions: One of 3 GB and another of 4, which could place it among the top of the mid-range and which would be accompanied by a capacity of storage initial 32 and 64 GB respectively that could be expanded until 256 by incorporating 2 Micro SD cards. It should be noted that portals such as Phonearena have already leaked some results of test of performance made to Idol 5S.

Operating System

Another of the possible strengths of the new Alcatel could be its standard equipment with nougat. In terms of connectivity and networks, the highlight would be its possible compatibility with USB type C. Meanwhile, in autonomy, it is unknown what the capacity that its battery will have but it is believed that it will have some fast charging technology. Do you think that all these characteristics will end up having a negative impact on the final cost of this phablet despite the fact that in theory, it has higher characteristics than those of its predecessors?

Availability and price

As we mentioned at the beginning, the Idol 5S could almost certainly see the light, in the Mobile World Congress which will begin in Barcelona at the end of this month. At the moment, no more details about its possible cost have emerged. In what price ranges do you think it could be placed if we take into account the characteristics that have already been shown?

Is it possible that this device loses some advantage over other similar ones if we take into account that it does not incorporate new features such as dual camera systems? Will time be useful to position this model as one of the most attractive in its category once it goes on sale? What do you think will be the possibilities of the next Alcatel in the future? You have available more related information about other of the latest models launched by the company such as the Fierce 4 in the entry ranges so that you can give your opinion.