Alcatel A5 LED (5085D) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel A5 LED vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2018 8:53 PM, updated: 3/22/2020 7:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) XAlcatel A5 LED (5085D)14Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Octa

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

07PointsSamsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Compare Alcatel A5 LED X

Specifications Compare Models

5"
TFT

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)

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14 Advantages Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
+1.3Ghz 64bit Octa-Core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
282 PPI	vs	+294 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality

25 Common items in both devices

16GB (10GB available)

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Model	A5 LED (5085D)	Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Other model names	Alcatel A5 LED 16GB, TCL 5085D, OT-5085D	US Cellular Galaxy J3 SM-J327RZKZUSC, Galaxy J3 SM-J327R4
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	June, 2017	January, 2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 146 millimeters (2.84 x 5.75 in)	70.1 x 140.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.55 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Operating system	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
Hardware	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Chipset	64bit - MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,12,25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
Calling	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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
2ª camera	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
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
Multimedia	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope
Other features	- Colors: Gray - LED back cover - 13MP interpolated back camera - 8MP interpolated front camera - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	780 minutes \| 13 hours \| 0.5 day	1380 minutes \| 23 hours \| 1 day
Standby	27000 minutes \| 450 hours \| 18.8 days	24480 minutes \| 408 hours \| 17 days
Radiation rate	Alcatel A5 LED (5085D)	Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.59W/kg (head) \| 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered