Alcatel U5 was unveiled at MWC in February. Now, the Chinese electronics company has announced the budget smartphone in India. The Indian variant comes with few upgrades. The Alcatel U5 HD comes with features like Android Nougat OS and a front flash. Read more to find about Alcatel U5 HD Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price | Rs 5,999 |
The new Alcatel U5 HD is priced in India at Rs 5,999. It will be exclusively available via Flipkart.
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Specifications
| Processor | 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737 |
| RAM | 2GB RAM |
| Internal Storage | 16GB (expandable up to 128GB) |
| Display | 5.5-inch, HD (720 x 1280 pixels) |
| OS | Android Nougat OS |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | 13MP with flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP with flash |
| Battery | 2200mAh |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
The Alcatel U5 HD features a 5.5-inch display with HD (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution. It is powered by a 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737 processor and 2GB RAM (up from 1GB RAM on global variant). The 16GB internal storage (up from 8GB) can be further expanded via a microSD card (up to 128GB). It is backed by a 2200mAh battery that claims to offer 4 hours of talk time and 200 hours of standby time.
The new handset features an 8-megapixel front camera with electronic image stabilization (EIS), HDR and a LED flash support as its USP. The 13-megapixel rear autofocus camera also comes with LED flash. Camera features include HDR, EIS, Instant Collage, Face Mask, Face Show, Selfie Album, and Face Beauty.
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Features
- Android Nougat OS
- 4G LTE
- Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
- micro-USB port
- Bluetooth 4.2
- GPS/A-GPS
- Two color option
The new handset runs Android Nougat operating system. The dual-SIM smartphone includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), micro-USB port, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS/A-GPS as connectivity options.
In terms of design, the Alcatel U5 HD doesn’t seem to have changed. It features a patterned back that allows for a firmer grip. The new handset is just 8.9mm thick and weighs 129 grams. It comes in two color options – Metallic Black and Metallic Gold.
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Conclusion
The Alcatel U5 HD offers some improved features in key areas including camera (up from 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera) and battery (up from 2,050 mAh). The budget smartphone comes at an attractive price point. We will have to wait and see how it performs in the Indian market.
