alcatel U5 HD
The alcatel U5 HD is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 141.8 x 71.4 x 9 mm (5.58 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 129g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, August. Released 2017, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
129g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
141.8 x 71.4 x 9 mm (5.58 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel U5 HD does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the alcatel U5 HD does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel U5 HD supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The alcatel U5 HD SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel U5 HD has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel U5 HD ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The alcatel U5 HD uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel U5 HD supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The alcatel U5 HD has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
