Alcatel U5 (5044D) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)

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

8/1/2019 9:12 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X Alcatel U5 (5044D) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS) Compare Alcatel U5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)

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!

1 Advantage Alcatel U5 (5044D)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB (4.8GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+154 grams (5.39 ounces)9% 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
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo 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

21 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR3

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+14 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Other model names	Alcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044d	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260F/Dual-sim
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2017	8/24/2018
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 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (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 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
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 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (4.8GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
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 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
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	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
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, Lavender • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel U5 (5044D)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.01W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)	0.933W/kg (head), 1.587W/kg (body)