Alcatel U5

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The Alcatel U5 is a single or dual SIM (Micro-SIM) smartphone released in July 2017. It has a 5.0 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and a 16:9 ratio. It is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and a Mali-T720MP2 GPU. It has 8GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM with a microSDHC card slot for storage expansion. It has a 5MP rear camera with LED flash, HDR, and panorama and a 2MP front-facing camera with LED flash. It has a 2050 mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It is available in Black and White colors.

Alcatel U5 Price

At the time of it's release in 2017, July, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Alcatel U5 was about 100 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Alcatel U5 varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Alcatel U5 across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What are the main features of the Alcatel U5?

The main features of the Alcatel U5 include a 5-inch FWVGA display, a 5MP rear camera, a 2MP front camera, a 1.1GHz quad-core processor, and 1GB of RAM.

What type of battery does the Alcatel U5 have?

The Alcatel U5 has a non-removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery.

How to reset or factory restore a Alcatel U5 device?

The Alcatel U5 is a budget smartphone that is available in many regions. It is known for its affordability and user-friendly features. In case you want to reset or factory restore your Alcatel U5 device, you can follow these steps: Method 1: Soft Reset via buttons 1. Press and hold the power button and the home button simultaneously. 2. Release both buttons after the Alcatel U5 logo appears. 3. Press the volume up button until the recovery menu appears. 4. Use the volume buttons to highlight the "wipe data/factory reset" option. 5. Press the power button to select. 6. Confirm your choice by clicking on the volume up button until the phrase "yes" appears. 7. The Alcatel U5 will now erase all of its data and settings, and return to its factory state. Method 2: Hard Reset via PC 1. Download and install the Alcatel U5 USB drivers on your PC. 2. Connect your Alcatel U5 to your PC using a USB cable. 3. Open a command prompt on your PC and type the following command: ``` adb flush_firmware ``` 4. This will erase all of the data and settings on your Alcatel U5. 5. At the end of the process, unplug your Alcatel U5 from the PC. 6. Press and hold the power button until the Alcatel U5 logo appears. 7. Press and hold the volume down button until the recovery menu appears. 8. Select "bootloader" and confirm your choice. 9. The Alcatel U5 will now erase all of its data and settings and return to its factory state. Method 3: Bootloop Reset using Recovery menu 1. Press and hold the power button and the home button simultaneously. 2. Release both buttons after the Alcatel U5 logo appears. 3. Press the volume up button until the recovery menu appears. 4. Using the volume buttons, highlight "wipe data/factory reset" option. 5. Press the power button to select. 6. Confirm the process by clicking on the volume up button until the phrase "yes" appears. 7. The Alcatel U5 will now erase all of its data and settings, and return to its factory state. 8. Once done, select "reboot system now" option to restart your device in a bootloop state. 9. Now you have to enter the bootloader mode and flash the latest firmware by following the general steps of Bootloader method. It's important to note that resetting your device to its factory state will erase all data, including your contacts, photos, and apps. Only proceed with the reset process if you are absolutely sure you want to start with a fresh slate.

What version of Android does the Alcatel U5 run?

The Alcatel U5 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 20
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2017, February
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, July

Body

Dimensions140.7 x 71.8 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
Weight-
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

TypeIPS LCD
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)

Platform

OSAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2

Memory

Card slotmicroSDHC
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

Single5 MP
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single2 MP
FeaturesLED flash
Video

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS
NFCNo
RadioFM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2050 mAh, non-removable

Misc

ColorsBlack, White
Models4047D, 5044Y, 5044D, 4047X, 5044A, 5044T, 5044O, 4047F, 4047A, 5044I, 5044G
PriceAbout 100 EUR

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