alcatel U5
#7049
BLU Dash L5 LTE
#6968Category Breakdown
alcatel U5
BLU Dash L5 LTE
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The alcatel U5 and BLU Dash L5 LTE both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with the Mediatek MT6737 chipset and a quad-core CPU, but the BLU model has a slightly newer Android 7.0 Nougat software compared to the alcatel's Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- The camera specifications are identical for the rear camera at 5 MP, but the BLU Dash L5 LTE offers a superior 5 MP front camera, enhancing selfie capabilities.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the alcatel U5 at 2050 mAh compared to the BLU's 2000 mAh.
- Build quality shows the BLU Dash L5 LTE being slightly larger and heavier, while both devices lack premium materials and water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel U5
BLU Dash L5 LTE
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2050 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140.7 x 71.8 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
145 x 73.6 x 10.5 mm (5.71 x 2.90 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes