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Alcatel 1L (2021)

Alcatel 1L (2021)

$92.00
Brand: Alcatel
Category: Phones
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Display: 6.1 inch HD+ screen
Camera: Dual 13MP AI camera / 5MP front
Memory: 2GB RAM with 32GB ROM
Platform: Helio A20 CPU / Android 11

Our Rating

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8.2

Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
Display Quality 8 / 10
Camera Quality 8 / 10
Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
OS and Usability 8 / 10
Battery Performance 9 / 10

Overview

Alcatel 1L (2021) is an entry-level 4G smartphone from Alcatel. It has a Pro model (Alcatel 1L Pro 2021) with octa-core CPU, but this model is given a quad-core CPU from MediaTek, and it comes in a 6.1-inch HD+ screen with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution and a U-shaped notch overhead the display.

Alcatel 1L (2021) specifications features and price

On the inside, the Alcatel 1L (2021) is powered by the aforementioned Helio A20 CPU from MediaTek clocked at 1.8GHz, along with PowerVR GE8320, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via shared microSD card.

At the back, there is a dual rear camera sensors, a combination of 13MP main lens and a secondary 2MP AI depth sensor, along with an LED flash. While a single 5-megapixel selfie lens seats in the overhead notch at the front.

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You are also getting a rear placed fingerprint scanner, and it support dual Nano-SIMs as well. There is a 3000mAh battery on the inside, while the latest Google Android 11 (Go Edition) is available out of the box. The full specs of Alcatel 1L (2021) is contained in the table below.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands	GSM GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network Bands	HSDPA HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network Bands	LTE band 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66 - USA
5G Network Bands	Does not support 5G network
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries	Alcatel 1L (2021)
Announced	2021, January 12
Status	Available. Released 2021, April 26

BODY

Dimensions	155.9 x 74.5 x 9.9 mm
Weight	179 grams
Build <strong>Build</strong> refers to the built quality of the device	Plastic
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 11 (Go Edition)
Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	PowerVR GE8320

MEMORY

2 GB

Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s)	Main: 13 MP, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, F/2.2 Depth: 2MP Depth lens
Camera Features	Autofocus Flash type - Single LED 5-element lens
Video Resolution	[email protected]

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s)	5-megapixel
Camera Features	Face Unlock Face Beauty
Video Resolution	[email protected]

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes
Speaker Location	Chin, below the display
Audio Jack Type	Yes, 3.5mm audio jack
Sound Enhancements	None

CONNECTIVITY

USB	Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG
Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Yes
FM Radio	Yes

BATTERY

Battery Capacity

Non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.	No
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