Alcatel A Series

Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, Qualcomm Adreno 304, Qualcomm Adreno 308
Display: 5.00 inch, 5.20 inch, 5.50 inch, 6.00 inch, 10.10 inch
Weight: 0.135kg, 0.1457kg, 0.147kg, 0.152kg, 0.158kg, 0.159kg, 0.164kg, 0.175kg, 0.465kg
Price: 100, 200, 300 euro
Average of 29 scores (from 66 reviews)
Alcatel A5 LED
Specifications

Processor: Mediatek MT6753
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP4
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.152kg
Price: 200 euro
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Source: PC Quest

Alcatel recently announced the launch its new smartphone variants A5 LED and A7. With the launch of multiple functionalities, as well as immersive selfie features, the A5 and A7 bring a new level of performance and experience, opening up a new era of smartphone interface.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2017
Source: Techradar

Alcatel is still taking a gimmicky approach to the budget Android phone market, but a flashy LED array fails to mask a long list of distinctly disappointing compromises.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Alcatel A5 LED is certainly different, and while the LED-packed back is eye-catching, there are too many problems at the phone’s core to make this a serious consideration over the Lenovo Moto G5.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Stuff TV

The A5 LED is a fun gimmick, tacked onto a bad phone - the opposite of what you might expect with a high-concept mobile like this.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Stuff TV

The A5 LED is undeniably attention-grabbing, and the price is right too. It’s set to arrive in Europe from May onwards for €199, which should mean £170 here in the UK. That’s not bad at all given the spec, and an absolute bargain if you want a unique phone that’s guaranteed to grab attention.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/28/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews

The big question is whether you can get more phone for your money, and while we need to live with the A5 for a bit before properly judging it, my suspicion is it will pale in comparison to affordable wonders like the new Moto G5, which is available at the same price point but boasts superior hardware and newer software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Curved

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017
Source: Computerhoy

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2017
Rating: price: 70% features: 60% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Android Geek

Positive: Impressive led light; nice display. Negative: Short battery life; low performance; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2017
Source: Canaltech

Positive: Impressive design; support dual sim. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2017
Source: 4G News

Positive: Low price; decent hardware; nice display. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/20/2017
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 75% display: 65% mobility: 65% workmanship: 90%
Source: Ridble

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: AndroidWorld.it

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 68% price: 65% features: 65% display: 65% mobility: 65% workmanship: 80%
Source: HDblog.it

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 66%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2017
Rating: performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Androidiani

Positive: Low price; impressive design. Negative: No fingerprint sensor; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2017
Source: Tutto App Android

Positive: Impressive LED design; long battery life. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2017
Source: Tecno Cino

Positive: Impressive design; decent battery life. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2017
Source: Frandroid

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 50% performance: 50% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 50%
Source: AndroidPit.fr

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Top for Phone

Positive: Impressive design; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/04/2017
Source: AndroidPit.fr

Positive: Low price. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/07/2017
Source: Teleguru

Positive: Impressive LED design; decent performance; support 4G LTE; radio FM. Negative: Poor display; poor cameras; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2017
Source: Log.com.tr

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: Helpix

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Mobileimho.ru

Positive: Impressive LED design; nice display; decent performance. Negative: Poor cameras; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2017
Source: Yamobi

Positive: Nice display; support LTE; impressive design. Negative: Short battery life; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2017
Source: DGL.ru

Positive: Nice design; impressive led; decent battery life. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2017
Source: Mobile Review

Positive: Good speakers. Negative: High price; poor cameras; average performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/14/2017
Source: Hitech Vesti

Positive: Solid workmanship; good cameras. Negative: Uncomfortable buttons.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/24/2017
Source: AndroidInsider.ru

Positive: Low price; impressive design. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2017
Source: CNews.cz

Positive: Support dual sim; original backlight. Negative: Low performance; weak hardware; average stamina; slow charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2017
Alcatel A3 XL
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 6.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.159kg
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Source: Good Gear Guide

At $179 we’re inclined to be very forgiving for an Android smartphone, but there's not much to forgive here. This is a fully-functional phone and while it's not suited to elaborate VR apps, everything else is very usable (once loaded). The front camera is average but that's really the only downside. We actually really like the screen with its bright colours and large text/icons - it's comfortable to use and one of the best on the market for those with poor eyesight.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Ausdroid

When considering the price point we give a thumbs up to Alcatel for beating similarly priced phones in the Australian market like the LG K4 that offer lower end specs than the Alcatel A3 XL.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Sin Celular

Positive: Good price; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2018
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Large screen; good price; decent cameras. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2017
Source: Smartphone e tablet android

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2017
Rating: performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Top for Phone

Positive: Nice design; large screen; good speakers. Negative: Low performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2017
Source: Teknokulis

Positive: Good price; decent performance; long battery life. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2017
Alcatel A3
Specifications

Processor: Mediatek MT6737
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.135kg
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Low price; nice design; compact size. Negative: Average performance; plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/07/2017
Source: Smartphone e tablet android

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/15/2017
Rating: performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%
Alcatel A30
Specifications

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 210 MSM8909
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 304
Display: 5.00 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.147kg
Price: 100 euro
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Source: PC Mag

For $125, the Alcatel A30 is a little pricier than tablets with similar specs, but you get the benefit of cellular connectivity, a feature that isn't common at this price range. Add to that 2GB of RAM, a decent display, an IR blaster, and good battery life, and you have a solid media tablet. The Amazon Fire HD 8 remains our Editors' Choice thanks to its stereo speakers, built-in parental controls, and lower price, but the A30 is a great alternative if you want access to the Google Play store or need cellular connectivity. There's also the 7-inch Amazon Fire 7 for just $50, though performance takes a hit.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag

The Alcatel A30 is a decent budget phone, especially if you're looking for a backup or starter device. For less than $100 you get good network performance, an HD display, and a fairly recent version of Android. But Alcatel makes quite a few compromises to reach that price point, including a slow processor, lackluster battery life, and poor camera quality. The A30 is still a reasonably solid choice for the price, but it's hard to fully recommend when other affordable phones like ZTE's Avid Trio and Zmax Pro, and LG's Stylo 3 are out there. Even the older Blu R1 HD remains a solid alternative. And while the Motorola G5 Plus is a decent step up in price ($184.99 for the Amazon Prime model), you get a tremendous increase in specs, performance, and features, making it our Editors' Choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Alcatel A7
Specifications

Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.164kg
Price: 300 euro
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Source: Techradar

Unremarkable yet perfectly adequate, the Alcatel A7 doesn't seek to dazzle with cutting-edge specs or features, and instead aims to offer a near-stock Android experience backed up by a good screen, excellent battery, reliable performance and no-frills camera setup. Don't expect too much and you'll come away moderately impressed.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar

The Alcatel A7 is an unremarkable budget smartphone in many respects, but its big screen and even bigger battery will help it stand out from other handsets currently on the market.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/31/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Curved

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80%
Source: Movil Zona

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 60%
Source: Android Geek

Positive: Excellent display; large battery capacity; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2017
Source: Android Geek

Positive: Nice display; large battery capacity; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2017
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% performance: 60% mobility: 90%
Source: AndroidPit.fr

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Top for Phone

Positive: Nice display; full connectivity; high autonomy. Negative: High DAS; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/21/2017
Source: Mega Obzor

Positive: Impressive design; long battery life; fast system; nice display. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2017
Source: Unlimited Tech

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Alcatel A3 10
Specifications

Processor: Mediatek MT8735
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T720
Display: 10.10 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 0.465kg
Price: 200 euro
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Source: Think Digit

The Alcatel A310 brings with it average performance for 12k. The thing is, you can get a fantastic smartphone for the same price. If the screen size is the only thing that matters for you, then yes, you can consider it. However, if a feature rich experience is what you are looking for, then there are plenty of 5.5 to 6-inch smartphones available at the same price point which will be better value for money propositions.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 56%
Source: Gadgets Now

At Rs 9,999, the Alcatel A3 10 Tab is an entry-level tablet and doesn't deliver much. Unless you're really keen on buying a tablet, do not want to spend a lot and don't care too much about specifications, it could be the device for you.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: Fone Arena

The Alcatel A3 10 is a decent entry-level tablet that brings an adequate balance between performance and pricing to deliver a sufficient package. It comes in Volcano Black colour, is priced at Rs. 9,999 and is available exclusively from Flipkart.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/11/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Ofertaman

Positive: Good price; 2GB RAM; 16GB ROM; support 4G LTE; decent speakers. Negative: Short battery life; weak processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/19/2018
Alcatel A50
Specifications

Processor: unknown
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 5.20 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.1457kg
Price: 200 euro
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Source: Techaeris

The Alcatel A50 is a decent starter phone with a solid build quality and adequate performance that won’t break the bank. I wouldn’t recommend it for power users, but it’s a decent phone nonetheless, especially as a first phone for teens with its modular add-ons.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% performance: 85% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
Source: Mobile Syrup

That being said, with its inferior screen, lack of NFC, lack of fast-charging — in spite of it featuring a USB-C port — and its slow, sluggish performance, it’s difficult to say that the A50 compares favourably against the now almost two-year old Nexus 5X.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: PC Mag

The Alcatel A50 is more interesting than most $100 phones. If you're sold on the modularity gimmick it might be worth it, but keep in mind that only the LightUp cover is available right now. The Motorola Moto E4 isn't quite as exciting, but it offers compatibility with more carriers and better camera performance, making it a bit more well-rounded, and our Editors' Choice. If you're willing to spend more, the $185 Moto G5 Plus is a great option with a performance boost across the board.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Alcatel A30 Plus
Specifications

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 308
Display: 5.50 inch, 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixels
Weight: 0.158kg
Price: 100 euro
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Source: PC Mag

The Alcatel A30 Plus is an inexpensive Amazon-exclusive phone with a big, bright screen and good network connectivity, but its performance leaves something to be desired.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tom's Guide

The A30 Plus isn't offensively flawed in any way, but when the competition is pushing more value across the board, it becomes much harder to recommend this phone. For the same price as the unlocked A30 Plus, you can have the Moto E4, which we prefer for its fingerprint sensor, more vibrant display, better software experience and tasteful design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 50%
Alcatel A7 XL
Specifications

Processor: Mediatek MT6750
Graphics Adapter: ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Display: 6.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.175kg
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Foreign Reviews
Source: AndroidPit.fr

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
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Alcatel:
The former French manufacturer of telecommunication equipment merged to Alcatel-Lucent in 2006. Several business segments were sold to other companies, so the Alcatel brand is now used by various companies. The Chinese company TCL uses the brand names "Alcatel One Touch" and "Alcatel Idol" for smartphones and tablets.
The market share in the smartphone + tablet segment is very small, but there are quite some recent reviews in different languages. The ratings are average (as of 2016).
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
ARM Mali-T720 MP4: Integrated graphics card with four clusters clocked at up to 600 MHz. The chip supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and is typically produced in 28nm.
ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.
Qualcomm Adreno 304: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 210 SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.
ARM Mali-T720: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.
Qualcomm Adreno 308: Integrated mid-range graphics card in the Snapdragon 425 SoCs that supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
ARM Mali-T860 MP2: Dual-Core version of the Mali-T860 graphics card from ARM for mostly Android based smartphones and tablets. E.g. in the Mediatek Helio P10 clocked at 700 MHz and produced in 28nm.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Mediatek:
MT6737: ARM based quad-core SOC (4x Cortex-A53) with 64-bit support and a clock of up to 1.3 GHz.
MT6750: ARM-based octa-core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 up to 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 up to 1 GHz) with 64-Bit support and integrated LTE Cat. 6 radio.
MT8735: ARM based quad-core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 at up to 1.3 GHz) with 64-Bit support and an integrated LTE radio.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 200:
210 MSM8909: Entry-level SoC with four ARM Cortex-A7 cores at max. 1.1 GHz. Furthermore, it features an integrated Cat 4 LTE Modem and 1080p video de- and encoding.
Qualcomm Snapdragon:
425: Entry-level SoC that was announced in February 2016. It integrates 4 ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores clocked at up to 1.4 GHz, an LPDDR3 memory controller and wireless radios for WiFi and 4G/LTE.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
0.135 kg:
Only few smartphones are more lightweight than this.
0.465 kg:
This is pretty heavy for a smartphone. Usually, small tablets weigh as much.
64.86%: Such a bad rating is rare. There exist hardly any notebooks, which are rated worse.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.