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Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) vs Alcatel U5 (5044Y)

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

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Compare Alcatel U5 X Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) 32Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)

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!

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) vs U5 (5044Y)} 3 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core97%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)23%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+432 PPI120%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.1"2%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP8%
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) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+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
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh37%
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
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
+7 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 S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
ModelGalaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Other model namesGalaxy S5 (Rogers, Bell, Telus) 4G LTE, Samsung PacificAlcatel U5 Single-Sim, OT-5044y
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date4/11/20144/1/2017
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17)LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
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/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi020F1
Battery capacity2800 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standby960 hours (40 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Blue, Gold
โ€ข Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
โ€ข Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
โ€ข Colors: Black, White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)Alcatel U5 (5044Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)
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