The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Camera | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
alcatel 3, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 293 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- OS Version
- 8
- against 7
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
alcatel 5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.7″
- against 5.5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6739 | MediaTek MT6750 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 456 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,499 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue | Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Body Height | 147.1 mm | 152.3 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 77.1 % | 77.4 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 293 ppi Best value | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 3 | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 5052D, 5052A, 5052Y | 5086D, 5086Y, 5086A |
