Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs Alcatel U5 (5044Y)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E3 vs Alcatel U5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/16/2017 11:26 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:31 AM

Compare Alcatel U5 X Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Alcatel U5 (5044Y) Compare Motorola Moto E3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

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!

14 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)	vs	4 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)17% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR3

8GB (4GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generation	Alcatel U5 Single-Sim, OT-5044y
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Europe)
Brand	Motorola	Alcatel
Release date	8/1/2016	4/1/2017
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)	71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight	141 grams (4.94 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	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
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi020F1
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
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 • LED notification	• Colors: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E3 (XT1700)	Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)