The Alcatel 1 (A1) is a budget Android smartphone that launched in sometime in November 2018. The smartphone packs entry-level technical specifications with the highlight being on its display and camera features.
The Alcatel 1 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 8,999. Rivals of the smartphone include the Infinix Smart 2 (Ksh. 10,999) and Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (11,999).
Here is a quick specifications review of the A1.
Why you should buy the phone Alcatel 1
- Great Design
- Runs Android Go out of the box
Demerits of the Phone
- Weak camera profile
Display
Display Size: 5.0-inch
Display Type: FWVGA
Screen Resolution: 960 x 480 Pixels
The Alcatel 1 features a 5-inch FWVGA display. The display profile is quite weak and thus the smartphone isn’t exactly for the buyer who is into gaming or watching videos on the go.
Design
Dimensions: 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8mm
The design of the A1 is one of the highlights of the smartphone. Alcatel did an awesome job with design and this gives the smartphone a premium look and feel, something that is often elusive on budget smartphones.
Performance
Operating System: Android™ Oreo™ (Go edition)
CPU: 1.28GHz Quad-Core
RAM: 1GB
Internal Memory: 8GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 32GB
The Alcatel 1 runs Android Oreo out of the box. This is kind of a big deal considering that Android Go is designed to run on a basic technical profile. The performance of the smartphone is therefore quite good.
On the specifics, a 1.28GHz Quad-Core powers the A1. You get 8GB as internal storage and a Micro-sd slot that can support up to 32GB of memory.
Camera
Rear Camera: 5MP
Secondary Camera: 2MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Alcatel 1 offers a 5MP camera for general photography and a 2MP camera for selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: 2000mAh
A 2000mAh battery powers the Alcatel 1. The battery is quite small and may struggle to provide a day of usage from a single charge. This will depend heavily on your usage.
Price in Kenya
The Alcatel 1 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 8,999 in Kenya.
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References
1, A. (2018). Alcatel 1. [online] Alcatel Mobile. Available at: https://www.alcatelmobile.com/alcatel-1.html [Accessed 7 Dec. 2018].
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