Alcatel U5 4G, analysis, price and characteristics

Alcatel U5 4G, analysis, price and features

If you are thinking of buying a cheap phone that doesn't cost you too much, pay close attention to the Alcatel U5 4G. This model has moderate features. It is intended for those users who need a mobile to use apps, simple games, navigate ... Its design is also elegant and discreet. With slightly rounded edges that will allow a better grip. The Alcatel U5 4G has a 5-inch screen.It is powered by a quad-core processor accompanied by 1 GB of RAM. Its photographic section is very simple. With a 5 megapixel main camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, capable of capturing very funny selfies. And the fact is that the phone integrates an application that offers the possibility of putting very original masks on selfies or introducing sounds. One of its strengths is that it is Dual SIM, so we can use two different cards at the same time. The Alcatel U5 4G is now available in three colors to choose from for only 100 euros.

Alcatel U5 4G

screen 5-inch IPS, 850 x 480 (196 dpi)
Main chamber 5 megapixels with LED flash
Camera for selfies 2 megapixels with LED flash
Internal memory8 GB
ExtensionmicroSD up to 32GB
Processor and RAM MediaTek 6737 1.1 GHz, 1 GB RAM
Battery 2,050 mAh
Operating systemAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Connections4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB 2.0
SIMDual sim
DesignPolycarbonate in three colors: black with gray frame, black with blue march or white with light gray frame
Dimensions 140.7 x 71.8 x 9.95 mm, 160 grams
Featured FeaturesDual SIM, Accelerometer
Release dateAvailable
Price100 euros

The Alcatel U5 4G is the perfect phone for those who are going to buy their first mobile. At first glance we find a computer whose chassis is made of plastic covered by an elegant frame in various colors. The back has a smooth texture with a glossy finish. Its exact dimensions are 140.7 x 71.8 x 9.95 mm and its weight is 160 grams. The Alcatel U5 4G screen has a size of 5 inches and a very low resolution of 850 x 480, which gives a density of only 196 pixels per inch.

Alcatel U5 4G design

Basic power

Inside the Alcatel U5 4G there is space for a quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor running at a speed of up to 1.1 GHz. This chip is accompanied by a 1 GB RAM, a figure that will only allow the use of some processes simple or light applications. For its part, the device offers a storage capacity of 8 GB, expandable by using microSD cards of up to 32 GB.

Alcatel U5 4G processor

Funny and original selfies

Regarding the photographic section, the Alcatel U5 4G offers a 5 megapixel main sensor with LED flash. The most innovative is found on the front. The secondary camera, despite having a low resolution of 2 megapixels, comes with an original app. Baptized as Face Mask, this application will add funny masks to your selfies, as well as surprising sounds. It will also give you the option to personalize your selfies by creating original videos with Face Show, or tell stories from different perspectives thanks to Instant Collage. As if that were not enough, the front camera also has an LED flash, so you can capture self-portraits with sufficient light in dark environments.

As for the rest of the features, the Alcatel U5 4G also has Android 6.0 Marshmallow and a section of connections that is not bad: 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2 and Micro USB 2.0. As we say, it is a dual SIM phone, so we can use two different cards simultaneously.

Price and availability

The Alcatel U5 4G is now available to purchase for only 100 euros. It can be found in three different colors: black with a gray frame, black with a blue march, or white with a light gray frame.