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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C) vs Alcatel U5 (5044i)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 5 vs Alcatel U5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel U5 X Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C) 31Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)

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Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C) vs U5 (5044i)} 6 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044i)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core107%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (25GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)32%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+515 PPI163%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)3 times
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
vsAndroid 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
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2050 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
171 grams (5.99 ounces)vs+168 grams (5.88 ounces)2%
Lighter
LED flashvs+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
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
+4 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
ModelGalaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Other model namesGalaxy Note5 N920C, Samsung NobleAlcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044I
Country or region availableSouth AfricaKazakhstanUnited Arab EmiratesPakistanRussia(Global, International)
South Africa, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Russia, (Global, International)
Philippines
Philippines
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date8/21/20154/1/2017
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
UFS 2.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26)LTE 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+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi020F1
Battery capacity3000 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan
โ€ข S Pen stylus
โ€ข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
โ€ข S-Voice natural language
โ€ข ANT+
โ€ข Colors: Black, White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920C)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.448W/kg (head), 0.581W/kg (body)0.88W/kg (head), 1.73W/kg (body)
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