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Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs Alcatel U5 (5044D)

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

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Compare Alcatel U5 X Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) 03Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel U5 (5044D)

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Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500) vs U5 (5044D)} 23 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044D)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)65%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+196 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5"79%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1200 mAhvs+2050 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
+3 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

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
ModelGalaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Corby, Samsung Galaxy i5500Alcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044d
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date10/1/20104/1/2017
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI196 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
RAM memory256MB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi020F1
Battery capacity1200 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Europa (GT-i5500)Alcatel U5 (5044D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.65W/kg (head)1.01W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
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