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Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) vs Alcatel U5 (5044i)

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

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Compare Alcatel U5 X Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) 11Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel U5 (5044i)

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 S (GT-i9000 16GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) vs U5 (5044i)} 15 Advantages Alcatel U5 (5044i)
+16GB (13GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)1%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+233 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+2050 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+8 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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📱 Model features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
ModelGalaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S1 i9000Alcatel U5 Dual-Sim, OT-5044I
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Philippines
Philippines
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date6/2/20104/1/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)71.8 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Chipset32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

📷 Camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi020F1
Battery capacity1500 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby576 hours (24 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)Alcatel U5 (5044i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.88W/kg (head), 1.73W/kg (body)
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