Alcatel U5 (5044D) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel U5 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/16/2017 11:39 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:45 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X Alcatel U5 (5044D) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M) Compare Alcatel U5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044D)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
+8GB (4GB available)33% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)5% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+220 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

22 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Other model names	Alcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044d	Galaxy J2 Prime G532M (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Latin America), New Zealand
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2017	11/1/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (3GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi020F1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver, Pink • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)