Which brand is a good phone. Best Alcatel smartphones

Salon consultants have a great trick to sell Alcatel smartphones like hotcakes: they just tell customers that Alcatel is a French company, and therefore their gadgets are French. This argument works very well with those clients who frown in disgust at the word “ China».

In fact, there is nothing French in Alcatel smartphones. Back in 2004, a division of Alcatel that was engaged in the production of mobile technology, has merged with the Chinese firm TCL - all push-button phones and "smart" devices that came out after this moment are from the Middle Kingdom. TCL turned out to be the main one in the pair, and only the trade mark remained from Alcatel - well-known and successful from the marketing point of view.

The fact that Alcatel smartphones are made in China should not confuse the buyer - on the contrary, it is precisely because of this that the gadgets have reasonable prices. This article will tell you about the current lines of Alcatel and the most remarkable of the company's smartphones.

What are Alcatel's smartphone lines in 2017?

Alcatel is a real record holder for the number of smartphone lines, the company already has 6:

  • A... This is the freshest line - the first A-series devices appeared only in 2017. Now the line includes completely dissimilar smartphones, but most of them still have one thing in common - huge displays with a diagonal of 5.5-6 inches.
  • U- a line for people who can't imagine life without selfies.
  • Shine... There is only one Shine smartphone so far - this is the Lite model. Key feature- premium glass-metal design at a low price.
  • Idol- the most advanced and functional Alcatel smartphones. It is this line that should be considered the flagship. Alcatel Idol devices are usually very thin cases and contrast IPS-displays of stunning quality.
  • Pop- budget smartphones designed mainly for teenagers. A characteristic feature of the line's design is rounded corners.
  • Pixi- a line of ultra-budget devices with functionality corresponding to the price. Note that the border between the Pop and Pixi lines began to blur: the most expensive Pixi now costs almost 6 thousand rubles, while the Pop-smartphone can be bought for 4 thousand.

We will present the most notable of Alcatel smartphones in more detail.

The most affordable

Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D

  • Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6580M, 1300 MHz.
  • Screen: 4 inches, resolution 800 × 480.
  • Battery: 1500 mAh
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Built-in storage: 4 GB

Price: from 2 368 rubles

There are few smartphones on the market that cost up to 2,500 rubles - and those that can also boast Android version 6.0 out of the box, in general, there are only a few models. One of them is the Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D.

There is no need to talk about the advantages of Pixi for a long time - it is clear that the most fastidious users can pass by. In addition to the minimum price, the advantages of the gadget include unexpectedly powerful processor... MTK's 4-core Pixi gem is capable of overclocking up to 1300 MHz. Exactly the same clock speed is included in the characteristics of the majority of Alcatel devices - even those that cost 10 thousand rubles.

Dignity:

  • Many color options.
  • Minimum cost.
  • Support for 2 SIM cards.
  • Not a bad chipset for a super budget device.

disadvantages:

  • A small screen with a ridiculous resolution today.
  • Boring and banal design.

Other inexpensive smartphones: One Touch pop Star (5070D), Pixi 4 (5) (5045D), U5 (4047D), U3, Pixi 3 (4) (4013D).

For selfie lovers

Alcatel U5 HD

  • Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6737M, 1300 MHz.
  • Screen: 5 inches, HD resolution.
  • Battery: 2200 mAh
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Built-in storage: 8 GB

Price: from 4 690 rubles

Alcatel awarded budget model The U5 HD has excellent cameras - 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front. Front-camera provided with a flash - "yourself" can be done even in low light conditions. Younger users will surely appreciate the many photo effects for selfies, such as the popular “ Mask", Which allows on the smartphone screen to transform into a pirate, a bear, a zombie.

Alas, with the exception of the U5 HD cameras, there is really nothing to brag about - for all other characteristics, this is a rather primitive budget gadget.

The HD model is worth buying. A simple U5, although a little cheaper, but its screen is no good.

Dignity:

  • Decent selfie camera with big amount filters and effects.
  • 4G support.
  • Support for 2 SIM cards.

disadvantages:

  • Mediocre autonomy.
  • Small amount of user memory.
  • Overpriced - for the same money, you can buy a gadget with better performance.

Other selfie smartphones: A7, A3, A3 XL, Idol 4S.

Modest "handsome"

Alcatel Shine Lite

  • Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6737, 1300 MHz.
  • Screen: 5 inches, HD resolution.
  • Battery: 2460 mAh
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Built-in storage: 16 GB

Price: from 7 990 rubles

The Alcatel Shine Lite model was presented at IFA 2016, where it was definitely a success. The smartphone fully complies with the epithet assigned by the manufacturer ("shining") and looks absolutely fantastic. Visitors to the exhibition opened their mouths in amazement when they were informed that this gadget - budgetary.

The Shine Lite design secret lies in the fact that the body of the smartphone does not contain a single gram of plastic. Both the front and back sides of the device are covered with durable 2.5D Dragontrail glass - there is also an oleophobic coating on the front. The body frame is made of metal.

Due to the fact that the smartphone is made exclusively from premium materials, it has a significant weight - over 150 grams. However, you must agree: this sacrifice was worth making for such a stunning design!

Dignity:

disadvantages:

  • The chipset is not the most productive - in terms of processor characteristics, the gadget is not far from Pixi 4.
  • The device only supports 1 SIM.

The largest

Alcatel A7 XL

  • Chipset: 8-core MediaTek MT6750S, 1500 MHz.
  • Screen: 6 inches, FullHD resolution.
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Built-in storage: 32 GB

Price: from 13,000 rubles

If the Shine Lite model became an IFA 2016 exhibit, then Alcatel presented the A7 gadgets at the same exhibition a year later. The simple A7 was not really memorable, but the A7 XL impressed - it is really huge!

The smartphone is provided with a laminated 6-inch IPS-display covered with Dragontrail glass. The screen resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels (FullHD), which is a big improvement over the A3 XL - a device that has been dubbed the "eye-killer" for its display of the same diagonal with HD resolution. Despite its large dimensions, the A7 XL is very easy to use - and besides, it is cute and pleasant to the touch. The device has a classic metal design that will obviously never go out of style.

Dignity:

disadvantages:

  • An impressive weight of 175 grams.
  • Significant thickness - 9 mm. An even more capacious battery could fit into such a case.
  • Mediocre rear camera. The 12MP resolution won't help if you're using a budget sensor - as is the case with the A7 XL.

Other smartphones with large screens: A2 XL, A3 XL, POP 4 (6), Pixi 4 (6).

The most musical

Alcatel Idol 4S 6070K

  • Chipset: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
  • Screen: 5.5 inches, QuadHD resolution
  • Battery: 3000 mAh
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Built-in storage: 32 GB

Price: from 14 489 rubles

Such "luminaries" as JBL and Waves worked on the sound of Idol 4S - therefore it is quite logical that this smartphone is one of the most "musical" on the modern market. The device from Alcatel is equipped with two speakers, as well as professional audio technology Waves, thanks to which it sounds significantly louder and clearer than most other mobile devices.

A curious feature of the device is the so-called reversibility; Whichever side the device is turned over, the right audio channel will remain on the right, and the left one - on the left. Everything here is for the glory of symmetry. For example, the speakers are located on both the front and rear sides, so if you put the Idol 4S on the screen, the music will not sound muffled. Microphones are located in the upper and lower parts of the case - as a result, you can talk on the Alcatel smartphone even holding it upside down.

Dignity:

  • Quality headset from JBL included.
  • The presence of the Waves MaxxAudio music manager, which allows you to customize the sound for specific headphones.
  • VR headset support.
  • Large amount of memory. According to this parameter, Idol 4S compares favorably with the Idol 4 model, which has half the ROM volume.

disadvantages:

  • There is no fingerprint sensor.
  • The autonomy of the smartphone leaves much to be desired.

The best of the best

Alcatel Idol 5

  • Chipset: 8-core MediaTek MT6753, 1300 MHz.
  • Screen: 5.2 inches, FullHD resolution.
  • Battery: 2800 mAh
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Built-in storage: 16 GB

Price: from 11 693 rubles

Paradoxically, we recognize the Idol 5 as the best smartphone from Alcatel - a gadget that balances on the line dividing the budget and mid-price segments. The device does not contain any sensational technologies, but it can boast of a very high-quality assembly and attractive design. The body is cast, made of aluminum, the battery cannot be removed. Thanks to the minimal thickness (only 7.5 mm) and 2.5D Dragontrail glass with an oleophobic coating, the smartphone looks modern and will not be "lost" even if it is on the same shelf with the dazzlingly bright Shine Lite.

Dignity:

  • Premium appearance.
  • The presence of a fingerprint sensor.
  • Supports Dirac digital sound optimization technology.
  • The presence of a unique Now key, the function of which the user can define himself.
  • Support for the " Duplicate applications", Thanks to which the user can" log in "to social networks and messengers on the device under two accounts at the same time.

disadvantages:

  • Autonomy is mediocre.
  • The camera, despite the resolution of 16 megapixels, does not shoot in the best way.
  • The slot for SIM cards is combined - you have to choose between SIM 2 and a flash drive.

The Idol 5S smartphone deserves to be called the best, which both sounds better and has more user memory. However, at the end of 2017, this device is not sold either in Russian retail or in the official Alcatel online store.

Conclusion

In the 2017 Alcatel smartphone catalog, there is not a single expensive device at all - apparently, the manufacturer is desperate to compete for a "place in the sun" in the premium segment. But Alcatel's position in the budget segment is very strong - the Pop and Pixi lines are sure to become legendary soon.

Alcatel has a good chance of success in the mid-range segment as well. The company offers users on low prices bright smartphones with a distinctive design - which is what differs from many Chinese manufacturers, which can only churn out boring and trivial candy bars.

The area of ​​activity of the French company Alcatel - release software, computer and telecommunication equipment, and the development of communication networks. Manufacture of phones long time the firm was not involved. Only in 2004, the division of this brand merged with the division of the well-known Chinese company TCL, producing this product, Thus, an enterprise called TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phone appeared, and the production of these devices in China began with it.
Since 2005, all Alcatel smartphones are TCT Mobile products. Their products are of excellent quality among devices of a similar price category. They have a stylish design, fairly good performance, and with each new model they apply more and more advanced new technologies. For example, an Alcatel phone One touch Idol Ultra is presented as the thinnest on this moment smartphone all over the world.
In our online store you can buy an inexpensive phone Alcatel in Moscow. The lineup of this brand in the catalog on the site starts with a ridiculous price - 590 rubles. Due to the fact that there are discounts in the store for a special bonus program, you have the opportunity to purchase a device with the required characteristics at a very low price. Also, quite often we have a variety of promotions, and a sale is carried out from the warehouse of various models.

Alcatel / Alcatel - well known in Russia for its smartphones and push-button telephones brand. Alcatel was originally a French company, but in 2005, the Chinese company TCL (which is one of the world's top ten smartphone manufacturers) bought the rights to the Alcatel brand and began to produce smartphones under that name. In 2006, Alcatel merged with the American company Lucent. The combined company Alcatel-Lucent worked primarily in the telecommunications sector. In 2016, Alcatel-Lucent was acquired by the Finnish company Nokia and ceased to exist. Thus, today the Alcatel brand is a Chinese brand owned by TCL. Therefore, currently released Alcatel smartphones have the same advantages as others. chinese smartphones, namely, an excellent price-performance ratio.

8th place.

Alcatel Pixi 4 (4) 4034D - the most popular smartphone Alcatel

The average price in Russia is 2,700 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 49% of the fives in reviews. According to Yandex-Market, this is the most popular model in the Alcatel catalog. In addition, one of the cheapest (only a couple of models on the ancient versions of Android are cheaper). Specifications: 4-inch screen with 800x480 resolution, operating Android system 6.0, 4 GB of built-in (2 GB available to the user) and 512 MB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 32 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 3G support. Main camera 3.2 MP with LED flash. Front camera 2 MP. Battery capacity 1500 mAh. Time autonomous work talk time 7 hours, standby time 12.5 days. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6580M. Plastic housing.


Alcatel U5 5044D - cheap smartphone with 4G LTE support

The average price in Russia is 5,400 rubles. The novelty of 2017 has not yet received reviews in the Yandex Market. Specifications: 5-inch screen with 854x480 resolution, operating system Android 6.0, 8 GB of internal and 1 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card. Support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. The main camera is 5 megapixels with a built-in flash. Front camera 2 MP. Battery capacity 2050 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 30 hours, in standby mode 20 days. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737. Plastic housing.

Alcatel PIXI 4 (6) 8050D - Alcatel phone with the largest screen

The average price in Russia is 6,000 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 69% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 6-inch screen with a resolution of 960x540, Android 5.1 operating system, 8 GB of built-in and 1 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 64 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 3G support. Main camera 8 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2580 mAh. 4-core processor MediaTek MT8321. Plastic housing.

Alcatel A3 5046D

The average price in Russia is 8,000 rubles. The novelty of 2017 has not yet received reviews in the Yandex Market. Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in and 1.5 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 32 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G support LTE ... Main camera 13 MP with LED flash. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2460 mAh. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737. There is a fingerprint scanner. Plastic housing.

Alcatel Shine Lite

The average price in Russia is 8,300 rubles. The model, which appeared at the end of October 2016, scored very good feedback in Yandex-Market - 82% of fives. Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in (9.5 GB available to the user) and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Support for one SIM card. 4G support LTE ... The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2460 mAh. The battery life in the talk mode is 20 hours, in the standby mode is 19 days. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737. There is a fingerprint scanner. Glass and metal body.

Alcatel POP 4S

The average price in Russia is 8 650 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 50% of the fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 64 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G support LTE ... The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2960 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 15 hours, in standby mode 21 days. 8-core processor MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755). There is a fingerprint scanner.

Alcatel IDOL 4

The average price in Russia is 14,000 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 65% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in (12.3 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G support LTE ... The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 8 MP. Battery capacity 2610 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 15 hours, in standby mode 21 days. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 processor.


Alcatel Idol 4S - a smartphone with virtual reality glasses included

The average price in Russia is 20,000 rubles. Moreover, for this price you will receive virtual reality glasses, which are included in the package. The flagship Alcatel, which appeared in the spring of 2016, scored 65% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with 2560x1440 resolution, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of built-in (25 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 512 GB. Support for one SIM card. 4G support LTE ... Main camera 16 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 8 MP. Battery capacity 3000 mAh. The battery life in the talk mode is 13 hours, in the standby mode is 17.5 days. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 processor. No fingerprint reader.



Alcatel / Alcatel is a well-known brand in Russia for its smartphones and push-button phones. Alcatel was originally a French company, but in 2005, the Chinese company TCL (which is one of the world's top ten smartphone manufacturers) bought the rights to the Alcatel brand and began to produce smartphones under that name. In 2006, Alcatel merged with the American company Lucent. The combined company Alcatel-Lucent worked primarily in the telecommunications sector. In 2017, Alcatel-Lucent was acquired by the Finnish company Nokia and ceased to exist. Thus, today the Alcatel brand is a Chinese brand owned by TCL. Therefore, currently released Alcatel smartphones have the same advantages as other Chinese smartphones, namely, an excellent price-performance ratio.

8 Alcatel Pixi 4 (4) 4034D - the most popular smartphone Alcatel

The average price in Russia is 2,700 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 49% of the fives in reviews. According to Yandex-Market, this is the most popular model in the Alcatel catalog. In addition, one of the cheapest (only a couple of models on ancient versions of Android are cheaper). Specifications: 4-inch screen with 800x480 resolution, Android 6.0 operating system, 4 GB of built-in (2 GB available to the user) and 512 MB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 32 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 3G support. Main camera 3.2 MP with LED flash. Front camera 2 MP. Battery capacity 1500 mAh. The battery life in the talk mode is 7 hours, in the standby mode is 12.5 days. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6580M. Plastic housing.

7 Alcatel U5 5044D - Cheap 4G LTE Smartphone

The average price in Russia is 5,200 rubles. The novelty of 2019 has not yet received reviews in the Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 854x480, Android 6.0 operating system, 8 GB of built-in and 1 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card. Support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. The main camera is 5 megapixels with a built-in flash. Front camera 2 MP. Battery capacity 2050 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 30 hours, in standby mode 20 days. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737. Plastic housing.

6 Alcatel PIXI 4 (6) 8050D - the Alcatel phone with the largest screen

The average price in Russia is 6,000 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2016, scored 69% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 6-inch screen with a resolution of 960x540, Android 5.1 operating system, 8 GB of built-in and 1 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 64 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 3G support. Main camera 8 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2580 mAh. 4-core processor MediaTek MT8321. Plastic housing.

5 Alcatel A3 5046D

The average price in Russia is 8,000 rubles. The novelty of 2019 has not yet received reviews in the Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in and 1.5 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 32 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2460 mAh. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737. There is a fingerprint scanner. Plastic housing.

4 Alcatel Shine Lite

The average price in Russia is 8,300 rubles. The model, which appeared at the end of October 2017, scored very good reviews in the Yandex-Market - 82% of the top fives. Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in (9.5 GB available to the user) and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Support for one SIM card. 4G LTE support. The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2460 mAh. The battery life in the talk mode is 20 hours, in the standby mode is 19 days. 4-core processor MediaTek MT6737. There is a fingerprint scanner. Glass and metal body.

3 Alcatel POP 4S

The average price in Russia is 8 650 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2017, scored 50% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 64 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 2960 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 15 hours, in standby mode 21 days. 8-core processor MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755). There is a fingerprint scanner.

2 Alcatel IDOL 4

The average price in Russia is 14,000 rubles. The model, which appeared in 2017, scored 65% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of built-in (12.3 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 8 MP. Battery capacity 2610 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 15 hours, in standby mode 21 days. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 processor.

1 Alcatel Idol 4S - Smartphone with VR glasses included

The average price in Russia is 20,000 rubles. Moreover, for this price you will receive virtual reality glasses, which are included in the package. The flagship Alcatel, which appeared in the spring of 2017, scored 65% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with 2560x1440 resolution, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of built-in (25 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 512 GB. Support for one SIM card. 4G LTE support. Main camera 16 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 8 MP. Battery capacity 3000 mAh. The battery life in the talk mode is 13 hours, in the standby mode is 17.5 days. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 processor. No fingerprint reader.

The Alcatel brand, which used to be popular in ancient times, is now owned by the Chinese TCL, also known as the TV maker Thomson. Despite the fact that the former big name is long gone, the brand is not forgotten, and the company regularly presents new smartphones. The manufacturer brought three lines of smartphones under the Alcatel brand to the MWC 2018 exhibition in Barcelona.

All devices are designed for a wide audience and are equipped with screens of the popular 18: 9 format. The youngest device is Alcatel 1X, belonging to the ultra-budget price category and equipped with entry-level hardware. In the Alcatel series, there are three inexpensive smartphones at once: Alcatel 3, 3V and 3X. The most expensive of the presented devices was Alcatel 5. The release date of new Alcatel smartphones is scheduled for March 2018.

The youngest of the new products is the ultra-budget Alcatel 1X. This smartphone is designed for unpretentious buyers looking for an affordable device with a 18: 9 screen. The diagonal of its display is 5.3 ", and the resolution is only 960x480 pixels, which gives a picture clarity of 203 PPI. Quite modest, as for 2018, when HD screens are installed even in devices for $ 70. The price of Alcatel 1X for Europe is 100 euros. , for Russia the recommended price tag is set at 6500 rubles.

The smartphone is powered by the new MediaTek MT6739 chipset, equipped with 4 cores and PowerVR GE8100 graphics. Random access memory on board 1 or 2 GB, the drive holds 16 GB, there is also a slot for a flash drive. The resolution of the main camera is 8 or 13 megapixels, and the front camera is 5 megapixels. At the same time, both cameras are equipped with flashes. A 2460 mAh battery is responsible for the autonomy of the device. Works Alcatel 1X under Android 8 Go Edition.

Alcatel 3 specifications

The next model, Alcatel 3, has a more advanced feature set. This smartphone received a 5.5-inch screen with HD + resolution 1440x720, with a pixel density of 293 PPI. For Europe, the price of Alcatel 3 is set at 150 euros, while for Russia the price tag is almost 9 thousand rubles.

The basis of the smartphone is the MEdiaTek MT6739 chipset, 2 GB of RAM on board, and 16 GB of storage capacity. There is also a microSD slot. The main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, supports phase detection autofocus, is equipped with a flash. There is every reason to believe that the photographic module is similar to those that were previously installed in the budget Meizu and Xiaomi. A 5 megapixel camera is installed in front, it is also equipped with an LED flash.

The autonomous operation of the smartphone is provided by a 3000 mAh battery. This is not much, but looking ahead it is worth noting that things are better here than with other new products. After all, they are equipped with similar batteries, but have large screens, and therefore 3000 mAh is frankly not enough for them. Alcatel 3 is running Android 8. One of the versions of the device has NFC, but it is not known whether it will be officially sold in the Russian Federation.

Alcatel 3X specifications

Alcatel 3X is also equipped with a screen with HD resolution of 1440x720, but its diagonal is 5.7 ", which is why the pixel density is lower and equal to 282 PPI. The smartphone is slightly more expensive, its price in Europe starts at 180 euros, and the device will sold at a price of 10 thousand rubles.

The novelty works on the same MT6739 chip, but it has more memory. In addition to the basic version with 2/16 GB, there is also a version with 3 GB of RAM plus 32 GB of permanent memory. The device supports memory cards and OTG drives. A dual camera with 13 and 5 megapixel matrices is responsible for taking photos in the Alcatel 3X. The front-facing module has a resolution of 5 megapixels, and there is a flash on both the front and the back.

As mentioned above, the Alcatel 3X is also equipped with a 3000mAh battery. Like model 3, NFC is declared in the older version, which is a rarity in the price category up to $ 200. Despite the hardware identical to Alcatel 3, for some reason more old system Android 7 Nougat, not 8 Oreo.

Alcatel 3V specifications

Alcatel 3V differs from all the presented new products, first of all, by the display. It has a 6 "diagonal and a resolution of 2160x1080 (402 PPI). The price of this smartphone is set at around 190 euros. In Russia, you can buy Alcatel 3V for 10,990 rubles.

Quite amusing is the fact that the novelty for some reason works on the basis of the MT8735A chipset, designed for tablets. After all, firstly, the device belongs to a slightly different class, and secondly, this chip is a little outdated. RAM on board 2 GB, the drive holds 16 or 32 GB, there is a slot for a flash drive. Also, the smartphone in version 5099Y supports NFC. The novelty is running Android 8.

The main camera in Alcatel 3V is also double, but it is based on different matrices than Alcatel 3X. The main sensor is 12 Mp 1 / 2.8 ", similar to that used in Xiaomi or, and the auxiliary sensor is 2 Mp. The front camera is 5 Mp, with LED flash. Alcatel batteries 3V is 3000mAh.

Alcatel 5 specifications

Closes the list of new smartphones Alcatel specifications shown at MWC, model number 5. An interesting feature the device is a frameless design on three sides, combined with a fairly wide strip above the screen. This step can be very convenient in terms of ergonomics. After all, the lower the display is set, the more convenient it is to reach the top with your finger, but from above you still need a place for cameras, a speaker, etc.

The screen of Alcatel 5 has a size of 5.7 ", and its resolution is 1440x720. That is, the more expensive device received a resolution lower than the model of the lower level. But 282 PPI is not bad, the picture should be clear enough for average eyes. the device will cost about 230 euros, while in Russia you can buy Alcatel 5 for 12,990 rubles.

If in Alcatel 3V the chipset surprised me a little, then here it was rather disappointing. Of course, the MT6750 installed in the Alcatel 5 is more powerful than the MT8735, but it is just as old and already weak for a $ 200 + device. Due to the rather aged chipset, the device received not the latest Android 7.1 OS. The RAM in the gadget is 2 or 3 GB, and the storage capacity is 16 or 32 GB. The older model is equipped with an NFC module.

The main camera of Alcatel 5 is the same as that of the 3V, but single, without an auxiliary matrix. But a double module is installed in front, with sensors of 13 and 5 megapixels. A notable feature of the front camera is the pixels increased to 1.4 microns. The battery of the novelty has the already mentioned capacity of 3000 mAh, but a port is provided for charging it. USB Type C, while other new products received the old MicroUSB.

Conclusion

Alcatel's new smartphones unveiled at MWC 2018 leave a mixed impression. The youngest of them is an ultra-budgetary, of which there are many on the market, but it will fit well for the role of the first smartphone for a child or a pensioner. An advantage over the Chinese, who are a couple of tens of dollars cheaper, is the availability of a guarantee in Russia. So the device, although very modest, has a potential audience.

The Alcatel 3 line pleases with dual cameras in some models, the presence of NFC. But the hardware component is not the most powerful there, the batteries are not very large. These are smartphones for those who need an inexpensive device with modern features (like a dual camera or an 18: 9 screen), but the hardware details are not important. If you need power, there are many competitors.

Alcatel 5 leaves the most positive part. Despite the HD screen and the chipset two years ago, it is really interesting both in terms of layout and other features. He will certainly be able to interest mobile photography lovers, selfie fans, as well as those who are looking for a convenient and inexpensive device.

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