Best Alcatel smartphones in 2022

A smartphone is a popular device, which today is not only a means of communication, but also performs the functions of a computer, video and audio player, payment device, and a number of others. When choosing which model is better to buy, you should pay attention to smartphones from Alcatel, which is one of the best manufacturers of budget gadgets.

About Alcatel brand

It is unfair to note that the company is among the popular smartphone manufacturers. The reality is that more attention is paid to either whales, like Samsung and Apple, or more budgetary, but eminent "Chinese" - Xiaomi, Meizu, etc.

For those who have a negative attitude towards smartphones from the Middle Kingdom, salon consultants often offer Alcatel, positioning the brand as French.

There is some truth in this, the company really started its activities in France, but more than a decade ago, in 2004, the smartphone division merged with the Chinese manufacturer TCL. As a result of such an alliance, only the name remained from the French brand. Chinese production was the guarantor of reasonable prices and the fact that almost all models are firmly entrenched in the budget group.

Alcatel smartphone lines

All popular gadget models are part of one of the main brand lines.

• A - devices with this letter in the name are new, the first models were introduced in 2017, this includes diverse smartphones. It is difficult to find the factor uniting the devices of this series, perhaps, it is only the screen, its size is in the range of 5.5-6 inches.
• U - designed for those who put the cost of the device at the head, in terms of price, representatives of U are the most budgetary.
• SHINE - the only model of the Lite line was distinguished by a case made of glass and metal, a low price and a decent filling. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to find this smartphone today.
• Rohr - initially the line was designed for a young audience, it was distinguished by a stylish design and a low price. However, now there are also devices in this series, which, in terms of cost, are striving for the brand's flagships.
• Pixi is an average price category of devices with quite good camera performance.

Rating of high-quality smartphones "Alcatel"

In 2022, the popularity of models released both relatively recently and those that entered the market in bygone years is noted.

The advantages and disadvantages of popular smartphones, as well as the average price, are given below.

Alcatel 1X 5059D

The model opens the rating, the release of the smartphone took place in February 2018. The device can be purchased in two versions, with one or two SIM cards. In addition to the number of slots, the smartphone will differ in the operating system (Android 8 Oreo Go for single-sim devices and Oreo for dual devices) and the amount of RAM (1 GB versus 2 GB, respectively).

The screen of the device has a diagonal of 5.3 inches, the sides are related as 18:9, resolution: 960×480.

All buttons are touch sensitive.

Model weight - 151 gr.

Permanent memory (in addition to "RAM") is 16 GB, the maximum amount of memory that can be obtained using a card is 128 GB.

The processor that runs the smartphone: MediaTek MT6739 4 cores at 1.3 GHz.

Smartphone cameras: the front lens is equipped with a flash and has 5 MP in its arsenal, the main camera is 13 MP.

Supported communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. four

The battery has a capacity of 2460 mAh.

• The latest operating system;
• Memory performance is decent considering the price of the smartphone;
• The choice of purchasing a device for 1 or 2 SIM cards.

• No NFC
• Non-removable battery, although this drawback is common to most modern devices;
• There are problems with brightness, as the picture fades when viewed from an angle, and auto-brightness does not work very well.

The cost of Alcatel 1X 5059D is from 6000 rubles.

Overview of the device in the video:

Alcatel Idol 5 6058D

Smartphone in a classic case is distinguished by high-quality assembly. The top material is aluminium. The screen has a diagonal of 5.2 inches, resolution - 1920x1080, aspect ratio 16:9.

The phone can work with two SIM cards of the "nano" category.

The MediaTek MT6753 processor, 1300 MHz, which has 8 cores, is responsible for the quality of work. The amount of RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 16 GB. If necessary, you can increase these parameters up to 128 GB by sacrificing one slot for a SIM card.

The smartphone has two cameras: the main one is 16 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus, the front one is 8 megapixels.

Supported communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE.

The battery shows a capacity of 2800 mAh.

The weight of the device is 155 grams.

• Effective design;
• The presence of a fingerprint scanner;
• There is Dirac sound optimization technology;
• The presence of the Now button, the user himself chooses what, when pressed, will start this key.

• Weak battery for the proposed functionality;
• Users note that 16 megapixel cameras do not give the expected picture;
• Combined slot for SIM card or memory card.

The cost of Idol 5 6058D is from 10,730 rubles.

Video review of the smartphone:

Alcatel 5 5086D

The design of the smartphone, whose weight is 144 grams, can be safely called masculine: almost no rounded edges, and a display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches (resolution 1140X720, aspect ratio: 18:9).

The device works with two nano-type SIM cards, the order is variable, one slot can be given for a memory card.

Powered by Android 7, MediaTek MT6750 processor, the smartphone has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in memory, you can increase the parameters by no more than another 32 GB.

Supported communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, VoLTE.

The device has a rear camera of 12 megapixels with autofocus, LED flash, macro functionality (F / 2.2), the front module is 13 pm.

The battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh and is ready to function in conversation mode up to 12 hours without recharging.

• Increased battery capacity;
• Decent amount of built-in memory;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Good characteristics of the "frontalka"
• Possibility of voice control.

• No NFC
• It is strange for a flagship to have only an HD screen;
• Small amount of flash drive supported by the system.

The cost of Alcatel 5 5086D is from 10,730 rubles.

Video review of the smartphone:

Alcatel Pop S9 7050Y

The smartphone released in 2014, despite its not too modern operating system (Android 4.3), the presence of only 1 SIM card, not too cool camera and weight (182 grams) does not lose its popularity.

The reason for this is a large 5.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, full oleophobic coverage and a convenient 16:9 aspect ratio.

Supported communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE.

The RAM of the device is not large - 1 GB, built-in - 8 GB, an increase in performance is possible, but only up to 32 GB.

The battery has a capacity of 3400 mAh, which makes it possible to talk for 36 hours and listen to music for almost 2 days.

As for the camera, the module is suitable only for photo documents, since the main one has 8 megapixels in the arsenal, and the front camera has 2. Both modules have an LED flash.

• Large screen with good brightness and full coverage;
• Sufficiently capacious battery.

• Not a modern operating system;
• Small amount of memory even with expansion;
• 1 SIM card;
• Too heavy;
• The camera is weak.

Studying how much the device costs, the thought involuntarily arises that the characteristics do not match the price, the device is offered for 14,000 rubles.

Overview of the POP smartphone in the video:

Alcatel PIXI 4 Plus Power

Smartphone with classic design indicators: screen diagonal 5.5 inches, resolution 1280x720, rounded edges. An interesting solution is the back cover made of plastic with a nice ornament radiating from the logo. Weight - more than 200 gr.

The Android operating system and a 4-core processor MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz make it possible to be in touch (standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G), work with files and applications. The amount of RAM - 1 GB, built-in - 16 GB, you can place a memory card with a capacity of up to 32 GB.

Number of SIM cards: 2, "micro" type.

The camera in the smartphone is very modest in terms of performance: the rear gives 8 megapixels, and the front one - 2 megapixels.

The battery capacity with the above data is impressive - 5000 mAh.

• A capacitive battery is the main advantage of the device; without recharging, the device allows you to listen to music for more than 120 hours;
• Sturdy, albeit plastic housing.

• Weak camera;
• Not great performance
• No 4G;
• Weak speaker;
• Heavy;
• Small amount of memory.

The price of the model can compensate for the shortcomings - from 5700 rubles.

Alcatel A3 XL 9008D

A smartphone with a 6-inch screen, runs on version 7 of Android, allows you to place 2 SIM cards and be connected to the GSM 900/1800/1900 standard, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. four.

The large screen has a resolution of 1280x720, the sides are related as 16:9. All buttons are touch sensitive.

The processor 4-core Mediatek MT8735, 1100 MHz provided the device with 2 GB of “RAM” and 16 GB of internal memory, while only 3.8 GB is available to the user. I would like to increase the indicator - you can install a flash drive with a capacity of no more than 32 GB.

The camera here is not too impressive: 8 MP - main, 5 - front.

Battery capacity - 3000 mAh.

• There is a fingerprint sensor;
• Big screen;
• DualSim system;
• Separate slot for memory card;
• Almost pure android without a large number of far from always necessary “presets”;
• There is OTG.

• No oleophobic film;
• The camera is weak.

The cost of A3 XL 9008D is from 7,450 rubles.

Video review of the smartphone:

Alcatel 3C 5026D

The 2018 model can please the user with a large screen (6 inches), android version 7, a 3000 mAh battery.

The capacitive screen gives a resolution of 1440x720 and has an aspect ratio of 18:9.

The device can alternately work with 2 SIM cards and provide communication of the GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G standard.

Processor 4-core MediaTek MT8321, 1300 MHz, provided the smartphone with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in memory. Installing a drive up to 128 GB in volume can significantly expand these indicators.

The characteristics of the cameras are not impressive: 5 MP - front, 8 MP - main, both modules are equipped with a flash.

The smartphone is light - 169 gr.

• Big screen;
• Two SIM cards;
• Large amount of supported flash drive;
• The presence of a fingerprint scanner.

• No 4G;
• Weak main camera;
• Small amount of RAM.

The cost of 3C 5026D is from 6500 rubles.

Video demonstration of the smartphone:

Alcatel IDOL 4 6055K

The classic case of this device is framed in glass and metal, the device with a 5.2-inch screen (resolution 1920x1080, aspect ratio: 16:9) weighs only 135 grams.

Using the on-screen buttons, you can easily operate 2 "nano" SIM cards.

The 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 makes it possible to support GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4 and make payments using your smartphone. RAM device - 3 GB, built-in - 16 GB, available to the user - 12.3 GB. Memory indicators can be easily increased using a flash drive, its volume should not exceed 128 GB, while the slot is single for a memory card and a SIM card.

The battery has a capacity of 2610 mAh.

The camera of the smartphone has a main module of 13 megapixels and a front one of 8 megapixels.

• The presence of NFC;
• NEG/Corning Gorilla glass;
• Good amount of memory considering the increase;
• Decent camera;
• Light weight.

• Weak battery for such a filling;
• Hybrid slot.

The price for IDOL 4 6055K is from 10,600 rubles.

professional video review of the gadget:

Alcatel 3V 5099D

A smartphone with a screen diagonal of 6 inches, equipped with version 8 of Android, capable of working with 2 SIM cards and pleases with a dual main camera module. The device weighs a little - 155 gr.

The display is capacitive, gives a resolution of 2160 x1080, aspect ratio 18:9.

Consisting of 4 cores Mediatek MT8735, 1450 MHz makes it possible to support communication standards GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, and the built-in memory is 16 GB. It will be possible to increase the performance by installing a memory card that can hold up to 128 GB.

The smartphone is equipped with a rear module with two cameras of 12 and 2 megapixels, 5 megapixel front cameras are responsible for taking selfies.

For autonomy, the answer is a 3000 mAh battery, which allows you to talk for 14 hours.

• Lightweight apparatus considering its size;
• Dual main camera, guaranteeing good shooting quality;
• Decent amount of memory.

• Weak battery.

The average price is 8700 rubles.

Video review of the smartphone of the third series:

Alcatel A7 5090Y

As noted earlier, the A series is now beginning to replace more popular lines, in particular IDOL. So, for example, A7, according to manufacturers, claims to be the flagship, instead of "5".

Screen diagonal - 5.5 inches, resolution - 1920X1080, aspect ratio: 18:9.

Outwardly, the design is not much different from other models of the brand. It is interesting that here the only color available to the user is black. The smartphone weighs 165 grams.

For support of GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 6 meets the seventh android and 8-core processor MediaTek MT6750. The memory of the device distinguishes it from the entire listed model range. The novelty has 3 GB of “RAM” and 32 GB of built-in, of which 23 GB is given to the user. If you want to increase the storage, you can put a memory card, with a maximum capacity of up to 128 GB.

Number of SIM cards: 1, "nano" category

The smartphone is also distinguished by the fact that it is a model with a powerful 4,000 mAh battery, you can communicate for 18 hours without recharging. Such a battery holds for a long time in standby mode - up to 670 hours.

The advantage is that this device has a good camera. The rear is 16 megapixels, autofocus and LED flash. The front module guarantees a flash and 8 megapixels.

Alcatel A7 is a productive and reliable device that can provide a decent selfie to its owner.

• Capacious battery;
• Decent cameras, including front;
• Sufficient amount of memory;
• There is a fingerprint scanner.

• Built-in speaker of average quality.

The average price of the device is 14,000 rubles.

Video review of new items from Alcatel:

How to choose a smartphone

Summing up the article, it would be fair to say that all smartphones from Alcatel are inexpensive by modern standards.

Comparison of the main characteristics is presented in the table:

	Alcatel 3V 5099D	Alcatel IDOL 4 6055K	Alcatel 3C 5026D	Alcatel A3 XL 9008D	PIXI 4 Plus Power
Chipset	Mediatek MT8735, 1450 MHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952	MediaTek MT8321, 1300 MHz	Mediatek MT8735, 1100 MHz	MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz
Screen, diagonal in inches	6	5.2	6	6	5.5
Permission	2160 x1080	1920x1080	1440x720	1280x720	1280x720
Battery, mAh	3000	2610	3000	3000	5000
RAM, GB	2	3	1	2	1
Built-in storage size, GB	16	16	16	16	16
Main camera, MP	12	13	8	8	8
Front camera, m P	2	8	5	5	2
Price from, rub	8700	10600	6500	7450	5800

	Pop S9 7050Y	Alcatel 5 5086D	Alcatel Idol 5 6058D	Alcatel 1X 5059D	Alcatel 7
Chipset	1200 MHz	MediaTek MT6750	MediaTek MT6753, 1300 MHz	MediaTek MT6739 4 cores at 1.3 GHz	MediaTek MT6750
Screen, diagonal in inches	5.9	5.7	5.2	5.3	5.5
Permission	1280x720	1140x720	1920x1080	960x480	1920x1080
Battery, mAh	3400	3000	2800	2460	4000
RAM, GB	1	3	3	2	3
Built-in storage size, GB	8	32	16	16	32
Main camera, MP	8	12	16	13	16
Front camera, m P	2	13	8	5	8
Price from, rub	14490	10960	10730	6000	14000

Before you become the owner of any model, you should clearly define the selection criteria for yourself. And the main question here is what the device is mostly used for.

If the user is a fan of selfies, then you should not chase after too budget models, and it is better to turn your eyes to IDOL 4 6055K, Idol 5 6058D or A7.

An impressive screen and excellent resolution are required, 3V 5099D, 3C 5026D or A7 are more suitable here.

A small range of smartphones, in comparison with some competitors, does not make the choice too difficult if you want to give preference to Alcatel. But if the user is faced with the choice of which company is better than smartphones, then here the brand will have a large number of competitors. Because the niche where the brand's devices are located is the most popular and filled in the smartphone market.

Last tip: We chose an Alcatel smartphone, but it’s a little expensive, then you should look on the Web, where it’s more profitable to buy a gadget. Often the price range can be impressive. At the same time, if preference is given to an Internet site, it is important to make sure that it is reliable.