If you’re familiar with the tech company TCL, they have recently released their new line of smartphones under the Alcatel brand.
Despite re-using the same model numbers for these smartphones, the company still wants users to keep in mind their new and fresh take on affordable devices. The new releases are the Alcatel 3L, 1S, 1V and 1B which we’ll breakdown further in this article.
Alcatel 3L
First up is the Alcatel 3L. The main selling point of this device is its triple camera setup with a whopping 48-megapixel primary shooter. The front camera also has a nice pair of cameras with a 5-megapixel 115-degree ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
With that camera setup, the Alcatel 3L is considered the most high-end model among the line up. The display offers a 6.22-inch IPS HD+ display that Alcatel calls as “Vast Display”. The device runs on Android 10 with a MediaTek MT6762 chipset with an octa-core CPU.
Finally, the battery has a 4,000mAh capacity. There are no final release dates as of now, but it is set to release in Q1 2020. The 4GB/64GB model will priced at $155 (~Php7,900). Available colors will be Chameleon Blue, Dark Chrome and Agate Green.
Alcatel 3L Specs
- Android 10
- Dual SIM, Dual SIM
- 6.22-inch HD+ Vast Display Resolution: HD+ 720 x 1520 pixels 2.5D glass, IPS
- MediaTek MT6762 Octa-Core
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB
- 5-megapixel ultrawide + 2-megapixel front camera
- 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras, PDAF, f/2.2, LED flash
- Dimensions: 158.7 x 74.6 x 8.45mm
- Weight: 165g
- Finish: Gradient painting
- Colors: Chameleon Blue, Dark Chrome and Agate Green
- 4,000mAh non-removable battery
Alcatel 1S
Up next is a downgraded version of the 3L, but nevertheless still a good quality phone for its price point. The 1S also has a triple camera setup but with a 13-megapixel main shooter instead of the 3L’s 48-megapixel. The front camera still has two cameras, a 5-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
Another similarity the Alcatel 1S has with its high-end version is its 6.22-inch display and 4,000mAh battery capacity. The chipset on this device is slightly downgraded to a MediaTek MT6762 and the memory is now only a 3GB RAM plus 32GB expandable storage.
The Alcatel 1S 3GB/32GB model will be available at $110 (~Php5,600). Available colors include Agate Green and Power Grey.
Alcatel 1S Specs
- Android 10
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 6.22-inch HD+ Vast Display Resolution: HD+ 720 x 1520 pixels 2.5D glass, IPS
- MediaTek MT6762D Octa-Core
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB
- 5-megapixel ultrawide + 2-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras, PDAF, f/2.2, LED flash
- Dimensions: 158.7 x 74.6 x 8.45mm
- Weight: 165g
- Finish: Metallic paint
- Colors: Power Gray and Agate Green
- 4,000mAh non-removable battery
Alcatel 1V
The third phone on the list is the Alcatel 1V. This device only has a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel ultrawide lens. Still a good set of cameras for its price. The phone has a thicker body but still has a 4,000mAh battery capacity.
The Alcatel 1V has the same chipset as the 1S, a MediaTek MT6762. However, the memory is reduced to 2GB RAM with 32GB expandable storage.
The 1V has two colors to choose from, Prime Black and Pine Green and is set to release early this year with a price of $88 (~Php4,500) for the 2GB/32GB model.
Alcatel 1V Specs
- Android 10
- Dual SIM
- 6.22-inch HD+ Vast Display Resolution: HD+ 720 x 1520 pixels 2.5D glass, IPS
- MediaTek MT6762D Octa-Core
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 128GB
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual rear cameras, PDAF, f/2.2, LED flash
- Dimensions: 158.7 x 74.8 x 8.85mm
- Weight: 160g
- Finish: Feathered finishing
- Colors: Prime Black and Pine Green
- 4,000mAh non-removable battery
Alcatel 1B
Lastly we have the Alcatel 1B. This device sports only a single shooter camera with an 8-megapixel primary rear camera. The front camera has a 5-megapixel camera.
The 5.5-inch size of this device makes it easily different from the lineup. Inside the Alcatel 1B are a quad-core CPU with a Qm215 chipset and a 3,000mAh battery capacity. The quad-core CPU shouldnt be bothersome since the device will be running on the latest Android 10 Go edition out of the box.
The 2GB/16GB model will be available in selected markets for $66 (~Php3,400) with color choices like Prime Black and Pine Green.
Alcatel 1B Specs
- Android 10 (Go Edition)
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 5.5″ HD+ 18:9 display Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels 2D glass, IPS
- Quad-Core QM215
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 32GB
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel rear camera, PDAF, f/2.2, LED flash
- Dimensions: 146.1 x 71.6 x 9.9mm
- Weight: 168g
- Finish: Resin
- Colors: Prime Black and Pine Green
- 3,000mAh non-removable battery