Alcatel announced the launch of the U50 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Alcatel U50 phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
The Alcatel U50 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2050 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display (480 x 854 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
Alcatel U50 specifications
| Brand | Alcatel |
|---|---|
| Name | U50 |
| Model | U50 |
| Release date | 2017 |
Body
The weight of Alcatel U50 is about 5.5 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Alcatel phone are average (5.57 x 2.83 x 0.39 inches).
| Weight | 5.5 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.57 x 2.83 x 0.39 inches |
| Colors | black |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Alcatel U50 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 |
Display
The size of U50 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches IPS display of Alcatel U50 with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Alcatel U50 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the U50 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Alcatel U50 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The U50 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 2050 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of U50 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Po 2050 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Alcatel phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dragontrail glass |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Alcatel U50, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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