Elephone U5 is a new budget smartphone that comes with a large screen size of 6.4-inch display powering by Helio P60 SoC. The phone has a 4GB RAM, 128GB Internal Storage, and a 4000 mAh battery.
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Elephone U5 Key Specs & Features
- 6.4 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi)
- Android 10
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6771V/C Helio P60 (12nm)
- 4GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 512GB Memory Card
- 48 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 24 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 4G LTE Network
- 18W Fast Charging
- Non-Removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Elephone U5 packs a similar body design with the Elephone E10 device featuring a smooth panel wrapped with all plastic bringing in a stunning color availability. The panel is housing the same square shape just like the Elephone E10 and the fingerprint scanner is placed on the side.
It has a nice screen display 6.4-inch Full HD+ punch-hole providing a wider viewing experience with 93.38% high-screen-to-body ratio. The screen has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 392 PPI density. The thin bezels make the display view appear clearer, larger, and immersive.
Camera
On the camera, it has a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel depth sensor, and 2-megapixel macro cameras. The camera can capture ultra-high resolution images with full details and accurate saturation.
The depth sensors work to capture the bokeh effect while macro enables it to get a detailed view of the nearby objects.
The phone can shoot clear and detailed photos even in the low-light environment using its Night Mode 2.0 capture. The front camera is a 24-megapixel selfie camera for high-quality selfies and video calling.
Hardware and Software
The Elephone U5 packs an Helio P60 SoC coupled with an octa-core processor running at 2.0 GHz and a powerful GPU to handle graphics. The memory available on the inside includes 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Moreover, you can further expand it using a micro SDcard up to 512GB.
Battery and Network
The duals SIM device has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh but with 18w fast charging. It runs on the Android 10 OS with some interesting luxuries features such as improved dark mode, better permissions, and enhanced security.
Users can also make contactless payment transactions using NFC chip via Google Pay or any other supported app. It also has support for 4G, Wifi, GPS, and FM radio.
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Elephone U5 Price and Availability
The Elephone U5 will sell at a price of $169.99 and its now up for grab via Elphone official store. In Nigeria, the handset will sell at a price of 65,000 Naira.
In Ghana, it will cost starting from 1,200 Ghs and 19,000 Ksh in Kanye. It will ships in Midnight Black, and Ocean Blue colors.
Elephone U5 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Elephone U5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10
- Processor: Mediatek MT6771V/C Helio P60 (12nm), Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.4 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide) + 13 MP (ultrawide) + 5 MP (macro) + 2 MP (macro) Quad Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Panaroma, HDR
- Front Camera: 24 MP
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600), 12(700), 17(700)
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes, 18W fast charging
