alcatel U5 HD
#5436
verykool s5025 Helix
#6065Category Breakdown
alcatel U5 HD
verykool s5025 Helix
Performance
41.641.7
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.418.1
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
45.832.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.825.3
Summary
- The alcatel U5 HD and verykool s5025 Helix both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the U5 HD is equipped with a Mediatek MT6737 chipset and a slightly faster 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, compared to the Helix's Mediatek MT6580 and 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the U5 HD offers a superior 8 MP selfie camera versus the Helix's 5 MP.
- The U5 HD has a 2200 mAh battery, which is larger than the Helix's 1950 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the U5 HD runs Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Helix operates on an older Android 5.1 Lollipop version, which may affect app compatibility and features.
- Build quality is comparable, with the U5 HD being slightly thicker and lighter than the Helix.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel U5 HD
verykool s5025 Helix
General
Release Date
2017
2015
Announced
2017
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.8 x 71.4 x 9 mm (5.58 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
143.5 x 72.5 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
Weight
129 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity