Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS) vs Alcatel U5 (5044D)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) vs Alcatel U5 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

7/16/2017 11:39 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 2:45 AM

Compare Alcatel U5 XSamsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05PointsAlcatel U5 (5044D)Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044D)
+2.1Ghz 64bit Octa-Core112% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (23GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)39% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+386 PPI97% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+5.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP3 times 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	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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2050 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
182 grams (6.37 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)8% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage More SIM card slots. You can choose more carriers.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Model	Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	U5 (5044D)
Other model names	Galaxy A8 2016 A810F/Dual-Sim	Alcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044d
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, (Global, International)	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	October, 2016	April, 2017
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.8 x 156.6 millimeters (3.02 x 6.17 in)	71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Operating system	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)	64bit - MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.1Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A57 1.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 (GTS)	1.1Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP8 772Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (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)	386 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	60Hz
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 detailsCollapse 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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	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, LTE-A	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
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	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
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	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
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	feature not registered
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) ANT+	Accelerometer
Other features	- Colors: Blue, Pink, Silver, Gold - 2.5D glass screen - Always On Display - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) TLi020F1
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1320 minutes \| 22 hours \| 0.9 day	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 (SM-A810F/DS)	Alcatel U5 (5044D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.127W/kg (head) \| 1.17W/kg (body)	1.01W/kg (head) \| 1.56W/kg (body)