The two share same design concept with ergonomic body and slim curved edges with micro pattern back. Although A3 features a metallic frame while the U5 frame is a colored one. Both features a 5 inch Display but A3 has 720p HD resolution and the U5 gets a FWVGA one.
A3 is powered by a Octa-Core Processor with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. On the other hand, the U5 features only a Quad-Core Processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage.
Both share the same connectivity features with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and LTE forfaster internet connection. Makes use of MicroUSB for direct connection and charging. Fingerprint sensor is found on the A3 for which you can set your fingers to launch a certain app or action.
13MP AF Rear and 5MP FF Front for A3 while U5 gets a 5MP FF Rear and 2MP FF Front Camera Combo.
A3 carries 2460mAh Battery and the U5 is at 2050mAh Battery.
Alcatel just want to offer consumers affordability with A3 being their most affordable "Affordable 5 inch HD Smartphone" and U5 being their "Most Affordable 5 inch 4G Smartphone" Yet Price have not been disclosed.
Alcatel A3 Specs
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
5 inch HD IPS Display
Octa-Core Processor
1.5GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD
13MP AF Rear Camera
with LED Flash
5MP FF Front Camera
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, aGPS
MicroUSB 2.0
3.5mm Audio Jack
2460mAh Battery
Alcatel U5 Specs
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
5 inch FWVGA Display
Quad-Core Processor
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD
5MP FF Rear Camera
with LED Flash
2MP FF Front Camera
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, aGPS
MicroUSB 2.0
3.5mm Audio Jack
2050mAh Battery
