The Alcatel 1 (2021) is the latest version of the Alcatel 1 device. The device is an entry-level phone that comes with a decent body running on the latest Android OS with an average cameras setup.
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In this post, we will be looking at the Alcatel 1 (2021) specification with its features and price.
Alcatel 1 (2021) Key Specs & Features
- 5.0 inches TFT Display, 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi)
- Android 11 (Go edition)
- Quad-core Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB, 16GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 5 MP Rear Camera
- 2 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Network
- Non-Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Alcatel 1 (2021) comes in a nice body design that is wrapped with all plastic. The sleek body has a smooth panel housing a single camera, an LED flash, and the Alcatel logo. The phone has body dimensions of 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 and weighs just 134 grams.
As for the front side, you will get some bezel both on the top and bottom of the screen. Alcatel equipped the top bezel with the front camera and the speaker. The phone offers a standard screen size of 5.0 inches under a TFT panel that has a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.
The screen packs an 18:9 aspect ratio, 215 PPI density, 71.4% screen-to-body ratio, and Asahi Glass.
Cameras
On the camera setup, the Alcatel 1 has a dual-camera configuration. There is a single camera of 5 MP on the back for photos that are paired with LED flash and can record 720p@30fps videos. The front snapper is 2 MP for selfies and video recording.
Hardware and Software
The Alcatel 1 has a Mediatek MT6739 chipset that is based on a 28nm process node with a quad-core processor clocking at a speed of 1.28 GHz. The smartphone is blessed with PowerVR GE8100 GPU and runs on Android 11 based on Go Edition.
The inbuilt memory is available in 8GB and 16GB coupled with 1GB RAM. You can extend the inbuilt storage to 64GB via micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
Fueling the Alcatel 1 (2021) is a 2000 mAh battery without fast charging. The handset also features dual SIMs with a 4G LTE network, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, FM radio, and micro USB 2.0.
Alcatel 1 (2021) Price and Availability
The Alcatel 1 (2021) will sell for $70 and will be available in Volcano Black and AI Aqua colors. In Nigeria, this will converts to 29,000 Naira, about 415 Ghs in Ghana, and 8000 Ksh in Kenya.
Alcatel 1 (2021) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Alcatel 1 (2021):
General Features
- Platform: Android 11 (Go edition)
- Processor: Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm), Quad-core 1.28 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8100
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: Volcano Black, AI Aqua
- Dimension: 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm
- Weight: 134 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 5.0 inches TFT Display, 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 5 MP Camera, f/2.4, 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, 720p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash
- Front Camera: 2 MP Camera, f/2.8
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB, 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 7, 8, 20
- 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 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: microUSB 2.0
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, GALILEO, 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: No
- 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: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 2000 mAh non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
