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Alcatel U5 (5044O) vs Blu X Link

Side by side comparison between Alcatel U5 vs Blu X Link devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu X Link X Alcatel U5 (5044O) 21Points
5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

vs
1.1"
IPS

240x240

N/A
4MB
RAM

Single-core

320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Alcatel U5 (5044O)

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U5 (5044O)} 21 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044O) vs X Link} 6 Advantages Blu X Link
+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs256MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)1023 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)39%
Thinner
vs13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x240 pixels
+5"4 times
Larger screen
vs1.1"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3124 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+2050 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs320 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+65 grams (2.28 ounces)158%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
196 PPIvs+309 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

4 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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 (5044O)Blu X Link
 
ModelAlcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
Other model namesAlcatel U5 Single-Sim, OT-5044oBlu X Link X060
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelBlu
Release date4/1/20175/1/2018
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)45.8 x 54 millimeters (1.8 x 2.13 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)65 grams (2.28 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches1.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~15.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI309 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
System versionAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT2502
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 256MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
RAM memory1GB LPDDR34MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)4MB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
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 (5044O)Blu X Link
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2560x1920 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 (5044O)Blu X Link
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi020F1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2050 mAh320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White• Colors: Black, Silver, Rose Gold
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☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel U5 (5044O)Blu X Link
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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