alcatel U5 specifications
5.00" IPS LCD480×8545MP Camera2050mAhMT6737M 28.00nm4-core @ 1.1 GHz1 GB RAM
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The alcatel U5 is a 2017 ultra-budget Android smartphone targeting first-time smartphone users, powered by the MediaTek MT6737M and featuring a 5-inch FWVGA display. With 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, it covers basic tasks like calls, messaging, and light web browsing. It is one of the most accessible entry points into Android with dual SIM support and a lightweight 148g build.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: Ultra-affordable entry into Android smartphones
- Pro: Dual SIM support for managing two numbers
- Pro: Lightweight at 148g for comfortable daily use
- Pro: LED flash on both front and rear cameras
Weaknesses
- Con: Very low FWVGA 480×854 resolution hurts visual quality
- Con: 1GB RAM is insufficient for smooth app performance
- Con: 8GB internal storage fills up almost immediately
- Con: 5MP camera without autofocus produces mediocre photos
- Con: 2050mAh battery requires daily charging
Full Specifications
Display
5.00"
Screen Size
0.4MP
Resolution
- Size
- 5.00 inches
- Resolution
- 480 x 854 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 240:427
- Pixel Density
- 196 ppi
- Technology
- IPS LCD
- Touchscreen
- yes, Multi-touch
Chipset & Memory
MT6737M
Chipset
28nm
Process
1GB
RAM
- Chipset
- MT6737M (28nm)
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- Process
- 28 nm
- GPU
- Mali-T720 MP1
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Storage
- 8 GB
Camera
5MP
Main Camera
2MP
Front Camera
- Main Camera
- 5 MP
- Front Camera
- 2 MP
Battery
2050 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 2050 mAh
Design
148g
Weight
140.7x71.8x10
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Bar
- Dimensions
- 140.7 x 71.8 x 10 mm
- Weight
- 148 g (5.22 oz)
- Colors
- Cocoa Gray, Volcano Black
Connectivity
4.2, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 4.2, A2DP, LE
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
- GPS
- GPS
Network
4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
- Network Bands
- WCDMA: 900 (900), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B28 (700), B12 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B18 (800), B19 (800), B26 (850), B5 (850), 900 (900), B8 (900), B4 (1700), 1800 (1800), B3 (1800), B2 (1900), 1900 (1900), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B38 (2600), B7 (2600)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
