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Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005) vs Alcatel U5 (5044i)

Side by side comparison between Gionee Elife S5.1 vs Alcatel U5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel U5 X Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005) 14Points
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)

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!

Elife S5.1 (GN9005)} 14 Advantages Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005) vs U5 (5044i)} 9 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044i)
+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core64%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)71%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)94%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+306 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.8"vs+5"4%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR3
16 million
Only digital zoom
HDR photo only main camera
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
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ModelElife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Other model namesGionee Elife S5.1 3G, Gionee GN9005Alcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044I
Country or region availablefeature not registeredPhilippines
Philippines
BrandGioneeAlcatel
Release date11/1/20144/1/2017
Depth5.15 millimeters (0.2 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)67.4 x 139.8 millimeters (2.65 x 5.5 in)71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight98 grams (3.43 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)306 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT659264bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP4ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
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 / Upload21/5.76 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 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (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

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi020F1
Battery capacity2050 mAh2050 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

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Pink, Mint Green
• Amigo OS 2.0
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Gionee Elife S5.1 (GN9005)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.88W/kg (head), 1.73W/kg (body)
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