Category Breakdown
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Performance
55.857.0
Camera
27.927.9
Display
80.480.4
Battery
20.224.2
Build
78.477.8
Connectivity
43.759.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.142.8
Summary
- The alcatel X1 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, weighing 140g, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) has a similar build but is slightly heavier at 160g with an aluminum back.
- Both devices have Super AMOLED displays, but the J5's 5.2-inch screen offers a slightly larger viewing area compared to the X1's 5.0 inches.
- In terms of performance, the J5 is powered by the Exynos 7870, which is more efficient than the Snapdragon 415 in the X1, although both have 2GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both offering 13MP rear cameras, but the J5 has a wider aperture of f/1.7, enhancing low-light performance; the X1's front camera is 5MP, while the J5 boasts a 13MP selfie camera.
- The J5's battery capacity of 3000mAh significantly outlasts the X1's 2150mAh, and it runs Android 7.0 with an upgrade path to Android 9.0, compared to the X1's Android 5.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel X1
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Also known as Alcatel X1 7053D
Versions: J530F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J530Y/DS (Malaysia); J530FM/DS (UAE)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro (2017) with 32GB/3GB RAM; Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8929 Snapdragon 415 (28 nm)
Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Mali-T830 MP1
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
13 MP, f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2150 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 69.2 x 7 mm (5.71 x 2.72 x 0.28 in)
146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Black
Blue, Pink, Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

