Ranking of the best Alcatel smartphones in 2020

A smartphone is a popular device, which today is not only a means of communication, but also functions as 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, one of the best manufacturers of budget gadgets.

About the brand "Alcatel"

It's unfair to say that the company ranks among the popular smartphone manufacturers. The realities are such 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 exactly Alcatel, positioning the brand as French.

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

Alcatel Smartphone Lines

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

• A - devices with this letter in the name refer to new products, the first models were presented in 2017, this includes a variety of smartphones. It is difficult to find the factor that unites 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 prioritize the cost of the device, at the price the representatives of U are the most budgetary.
• SHINE - the only model in the Lite line was distinguished by a glass and metal case, 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, distinguished by its stylish design and low price. However, now there are also devices in this series that tend to cost the flagships of the brand.
• Pixi is a mid-priced device with quite good camera performance.

Rating of quality smartphones "Alcatel"

In 2020, the popularity of models released both relatively recently and those that entered the market in the past years is noted.

The pros and cons of popular smartphones, as well as the average price, are shown 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 in 18: 9 ratio, the resolution is 960 × 480.

All buttons are touch sensitive.

Model weight - 151 g.

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

The processor on which the smartphone works: MediaTek MT6739 4 cores at 1.3 GHz.

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

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

The battery has a capacity of 2460 mAh.

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

• No NFC;
• Non-removable battery, although a similar disadvantage is inherent in most modern devices;
• There are problems with brightness, so the picture fades when viewed from an angle, and auto brightness does not function well.

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

Device overview in video:

Alcatel Idol 5 6058D

The smartphone in a classic case is notable for its high-quality assembly. Top material - aluminum. The screen has a diagonal of 5.2 inches, the resolution is 1920X1080, the aspect ratio is 16: 9.

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

Responsible for the quality of work is the MediaTek MT6753 processor, 1300 MHz, in the arsenal of which there are 8 cores. The amount of RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 16 GB. If necessary, you can increase these parameters to 128 GB by donating one SIM card slot.

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 demonstrates a capacity of 2800 mAh.

The device weighs 155 grams.

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

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

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

Smartphone video review:

Alcatel 5 5086D

The design of the smartphone, which weighs 144 grams, can be safely called masculine: there are practically 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 alternating, one slot can be used for a memory card.

Running on Android 7, the 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 12 megapixel rear camera 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 operate in a conversation mode for up to 12 hours without recharging.

• Increased battery capacity;
• Decent built-in memory;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Good front-facing characteristics
• Voice control capability.

• No NFC;
• For the flagship, the presence of only an HD-screen is strange;
• Small amount of flash storage supported by the system.

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

Smartphone video review:

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 give up its popularity positions.

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

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

The device's RAM is not large - 1 GB, the built-in memory is 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;
• Capacious enough battery.

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

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

POP smartphone review in video:

Alcatel PIXI 4 Plus Power

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

The Android operating system and the 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 32 GB.

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

The camera in the smartphone is very modest in terms of performance: the rear one 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 case.

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

The disadvantages can be compensated for by the price of the model - from 5700 rubles.

Alcatel A3 XL 9008D

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

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

The 4-core Mediatek MT8735 1100 MHz processor provided the device with 2 GB of "RAM" and 16 GB of internal memory, while the user has only 3.8 GB available. 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 megapixels - the main one, 5 - the front one.

Battery capacity - 3000 mAh.

• There is a fingerprint sensor;
• Large screen;
• DualSim system;
• Separate memory card slot;
• Almost pure android without a large number of not always necessary "presets";
• There is OTG.

• No oleophobic film;
• The camera is weak.

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

Smartphone video review:

Alcatel 3C 5026D

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

The capacitive screen produces 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.

The 4-core processor 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 flash.

The smartphone is lightweight - 169 grams.

• Large 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 6,500 rubles.

Smartphone video demo:

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 1920 × 1080, aspect ratio: 16: 9) weighs only 135 grams.

With the help of the on-screen buttons, you can easily operate with 2 nano-type SIM cards.

8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 provides the ability to support GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. 4 and make payments using your smartphone. RAM of the 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 there is a single slot for a memory card and a SIM card.

For the life of the phone cares battery with capacity of 2610 mAh.

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

• NFC availability;
• NEG / Corning Gorilla glass;
• Good amounts of memory considering the increase;
• Decent camera;
• Low weight.

• A weak battery for such a filling;
• Hybrid slot.

Price for IDOL 4 6055K - 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, is capable of working with 2 SIM cards and pleases with a dual module of the main camera. The device weighs a little - 155 g.

The display is capacitive, produces a resolution of 2160 x 1080, an aspect ratio of 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. The performance can be increased by installing a memory card that can hold up to 128 GB.

The smartphone is equipped with a rear module with two cameras 12 and 2 Mp, 5 Mp 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 device considering its size;
• Dual main cameras, guaranteeing good quality shooting;
• Decent storage space.

• Weak battery.

The average price is 8700 rubles.

Video review of the third series smartphone:

Alcatel А7 5090Y

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

The diagonal of the screen is 5.5 inches, the resolution is 1920X1080, the aspect ratio is 18: 9.

The design outwardly differs little from other models of the brand.It is interesting that here the user has only one color available - black. The smartphone weighs 165 grams.

For support of communication of the standard 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 makes it stand out 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 install a memory card with a maximum capacity of up to 128 GB.

Number of SIM cards: 1, category "nano"

The smartphone is also distinguished by the fact that it is a model with a powerful 4000 mAh battery, without recharging you can talk for 18 hours. Such a battery holds a long time in standby mode - up to 670 hours.

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

The Alcatel A7 is a powerful and reliable device capable of providing a decent selfie to its owner.

• Capacious battery;
• Decent cameras, including the front one;
• Sufficient memory space;
• 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 will be fair to say that all smartphones from Alcatel are inexpensive by modern standards.

A 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
Resolution	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 Quad Core 1.3GHz	MediaTek MT6750
Screen diagonal in inches	5.9	5.7	5.2	5.3	5.5
Resolution	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 becoming the owner of any model, you should clearly define the selection criteria for yourself. And the main question here is what the apparatus is mostly used for.

If the user is a fan of selfies, then you should not chase too budgetary 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, here 3V 5099D, 3C 5026D or A7 are more suitable.

A small range of smartphones, in comparison with some competitors, will not make it too difficult to choose if you want to give preference to Alcatel.But if the user is faced with a choice of which company is better than smartphones, then 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 at the vastness of the Web, where it is more profitable to buy a gadget. The range of prices can often be impressive. Moreover, if an Internet site is preferred, it is important to make sure of its reliability.