alcatel U5
#5746
LG Optimus F3
#6389Category Breakdown
alcatel U5
LG Optimus F3
Performance
41.539.7
Camera
24.219.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
19.721.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.653.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.623.9
Summary
- The alcatel U5 features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG Optimus F3 has a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the U5 is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6737M chipset, compared to the dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 in the F3, giving the U5 an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the F3 supports autofocus and can record video at 1080p, whereas the U5 is limited to 720p.
- The U5's battery capacity is 2050 mAh, which is lower than the F3's 2460 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- The U5 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the F3 operates on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, indicating a more updated software experience for the U5.
- Overall, the U5 offers better performance and software, while the F3 has a more capable camera and larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel U5
LG Optimus F3
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
LS720 - for SprintAlso available for Virgin Mobile, MetroPCS (LG MS659) and T-Mobile USA
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2050 mAh
2460 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2460 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140.7 x 71.8 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
116.1 x 62 x 10.1 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
Weight
N/A
113.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Purple, Titanium, Black (T-Mobile)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity