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Alcatel U5 (5044D) vs Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel U5 vs Nokia Asha 501 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 501 X Alcatel U5 (5044D) 21Points
Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900) Compare Alcatel U5 X
Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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U5 (5044D)} 21 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044D) vs Asha 501 (RM-900)} 2 Advantages Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
+1GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB
+8GB (4GB available)31 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)21%
Thinner		vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+196 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs133 PPI
+5"67%
Larger screen		vs3"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+2050 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+98 grams (3.43 ounces)71%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
ModelAlcatel U5 (5044D)Asha 501 (RM-900)
Other model namesAlcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044dNokia Asha 501 RM-899, Nokia Asha 501 RM-900
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)		feature not registered
BrandAlcatelNokia
Release date4/1/20176/1/2013
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)58 x 99.2 millimeters (2.28 x 3.91 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)98 grams (3.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR364MB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)128MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM RM-899: 900/1800 - RM-900: 850/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
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

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi020F1		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity2050 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered1152 hours (48 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD card included
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel U5 (5044D)Nokia Asha 501 (RM-900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.01W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)feature not registered
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