iNew announced the launch of the U5 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the iNew U5 phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6735 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The iNew U5 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).
iNew U5 specifications
| Brand | iNew |
|---|---|
| Name | U5 |
| Model | U5 |
| Release date | 2015 |
Body
The weight of iNew U5 is about 5.08 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this iNew phone are average (5.7 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches).
| Weight | 5.08 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches |
| Colors | champagne, gold, gray, red |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The iNew U5 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6735 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Display
The size of U5 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of iNew U5 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of iNew U5 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the U5 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 | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The iNew U5 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. 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 U5 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 | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB host |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of U5 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 2300 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 iNew phones come 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, gravity, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | IR remote control |
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 iNew U5, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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