Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB) vs Alcatel U5 (5044O)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z2 vs Alcatel U5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2018 9:52 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:45 AM

Compare Alcatel U5 X Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
LTPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Alcatel U5 (5044O) Compare Lenovo ZUK Z2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)

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!

27 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044O)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core97% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)18% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+LTPS LCDAdvantage LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+441 PPI125% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh71% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Other model names	Lenovo Zuk Z2131 4GB RAM, Lenovo Z2131, 联想 Zuk Z2	Alcatel U5 Single-Sim, OT-5044o
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Latin America)
Brand	Lenovo	Alcatel
Release date	6/1/2016	4/1/2017
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 141.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.58 in)	71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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
📷 Camera
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.34µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
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
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor UV radiation	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi020F1
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Titanium Black, Ceramic White • Aluminum frame • Back glass • ZUI 2.5 • Always-on display • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo ZUK Z2 (Z2131 64GB)	Alcatel U5 (5044O)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered