Android Go is the perfect solution for all those people who have a very low budget but need a good smartphone. For less than €100, thanks to this enlightened version of Google’s operating system, you can get a phone which provides a smooth user experience even with low-end hardware components. The latest Android Go phone released is the Alcatel 1x which debuted at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. Here, we will compare the new TCL’s entry-level with other important Android Go phones manufactured in China: Huawei Y5 Lite and Nokia 2.1.

Alcatel 1x (2019) vs Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei Y5 Lite

Design

Excluding the Nokia 2.1 which comes with an aluminum frame, all these Android Go have a full polycarbonate design in order to cut costs. Given the aluminum frame of the Nokia 2.1 and the Gorilla Glass protection for its display, it has the best build quality and it should be the most resistant. However, it is not the most beautiful one as it has thicker bezels due to its 16:9 display. Alcatel 1x has a definitely better look thanks to its 18:9 display and its clean back. Note that Nokia 2.1 is the only device to feature stereo speakers for a more solid audio experience, while Alcatel 1x is the only to feature a fingerprint reader which is placed on the back cover.

Display

In each case, you get an HD+ display, the resolution is not so high but it is sufficient for a decent level of detail. Huawei Y5 Lite does not seem to have an IPS panel, so it should be inferior. I would personally prefer Nokia 2.1 because it has a wider 16:9 display that is also protected by Gorilla Glass. Further, the big display alongside the stereo speakers is able to provide a better multimedia experience, at least with video contents. That is why I prefer Nokia 2.1 when it comes to display and multimedia.

Specs

Nokia 2.1 has the fastest and most powerful processor: the quad-core Snapdragon 425. But it has just 8 GB of internal storage and only 1 GB of RAM. That is why talking about performance, Alcatel 1x should be slightly better. Despite its processor is less convincing, it has 2 GB of RAM as well as 16 GB of internal storage. The higher quantity of RAM should make it easier to manage more apps at the same time, while 8 GB of internal storage found on the Nokia 2.1 is often insufficient on a 2018 smartphone. On each of these devices, you get a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. All the phones have Android Go installed, based on the version 8.1 Oreo.

Camera

On the paper, Alcatel 1x has a superior camera department. The dual camera on the back with a 13 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor definitely makes the difference. It should be able to capture more detailed photos as well as a better bokeh effect. Further, the front camera comes with a front-facing LED flash that is not present on the Nokia 2.1, while it can be found on the Huawei Y5 Lite. But the latter’s rear camera should not be at the same level as Alcatel 1x 2019, that is why it takes the second place.

Battery

Nokia 2.1 is a battery champion and it can last more than two days on a single charge. It has a 4000 mAh battery which can usually provide a very long battery life even on midrange and high-end phone, so imagine on an entry-level one with a low-resolution display and a low-end chipset. It is one of the best smartphones for battery life. Judging from the components and the marginal difference between the capacities, Alcatel 1x and Huawei Y5 Lite should have more or less the same battery life, but the software optimization will surely make the difference and we still can not test it as the Alcatel 1x was unveiled just two days ago.

Price

The price is the strongest point of these handsets and every smartphone with Android Go installed out of the box. While Nokia 2.1 and Huawei Y5 Lite have are sold at about €100/$115, Alcatel 1x 2019 will soon hit the shelves with a price tag of €120/$137 in Europe. Even though it has only 8 GB of internal storage, I would personally give a chance to the Nokia 2.1 because of its stereo speakers, its better build quality, its bigger battery and the huge software support by HMD Global in the last year. But someone may also like Alcatel 1x 2019 because of its fingerprint reader, a more advanced hardware department and a better rear camera. For me, the battery makes the difference on an entry-level device, that is why I would go for the Nokia 2.1. I would definitely not choose the Huawei Y5 Lite because it offers nothing special compared with its rivals and it is inferior to both Alcatel 1x and Nokia 2.1.

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Alcatel 1x 2019 vs Nokia 2.1 vs Huawei Y5 Lite: PROs and CONS

Alcatel 1x 2019

PROs

• Fingerprint reader
• Front-facing LED flash
• Affordable price
• Better hardware
• Good cameras

CONS

• Higher price

Nokia 2.1

PROs

• Big display
• Biggest battery
• Affordable
• Stereo speakers
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Bezels

Huawei Y5 Lite

PROs

• Compact dimensions
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Front-facing LED flash
• Affordable

CONS

• Low-end hardware

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Alcatel has unveiled the 1X smartphone in the U.S. The Alcatel 1X was first unveiled at MWC 2018 in Barcelona and later on in India with the device coming out as the world’s first Android Go smartphone. It also enters the U.S market as the first Android Go phone that will be sold there. The device is already available for preorder on Amazon and will go on sale from June 4.

Specs wise, Alcatel 1X features a 5.3-inch display that supports a low resolution of 960 x 480 pixels but with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Since it is a low-end phone, it is driven by MediaTek MT6739 chipset featuring a quad-core processor. The processor is paired with 1GB of RAM while there is 8GB of storage onboard. There s a second variant with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

The 1X packs an 8MP camera at the rear with LED flash. It supports full HD video shooting and is enabled with support for Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). At the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera also with LED flash. The front camera has a face recognition functionality called Face Key. Fuelling the device is a 2,460mAh battery. While the interface is provided by stock Android 8.1 Oreo (Android Go edition).

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The Alcatel 1X will work unlocked with GSM carriers in the US such as AT&T and T-Mobile. The device comes with a $99 price tag which is quite pricey for a budget phone.

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At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, TCL-owned Alcatel announced a range of smartphone, including its first Android Go smartphone — Alcatel 1x. Now, the company has announced that Alcatel 1x in the Indian market.

The phone packs modest specifications and will soon be available for purchase in India. However, the company has not yet revealed the phone’s pricing or availability details for the Indian market. The phone was unveiled at MWC 2018 with a price tag of 99 euros.

The Alcatel 1x features a 5.3-inch display that supports screen resolution of 960 x 480 pixels. However, the display offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. Since it is a low-end phone, it is driven by MediaTek MT6739 chipset featuring a quad-core processor and PowerVR Rogue GE8100 GPU.

It packs 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 128GB. As for the camera department, the phone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera that supports full HD video shooting and comes with support for Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). It has a LED-equipped selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The front-facing camera also comes with face recognition functionality named Face Key.

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Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC and USB OTG. The phone is running Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), which is a stripped down version of Android Oreo operating system built specifically for entry-level smartphones. The Go Edition OS comes with a lean size and is optimized for Android devices with RAM sizes of 512MB to 1GB RAM. The phone is powered by a 2,640mAh battery.

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Recently, Google had confirmed that it will be launching new phones starting from next week. However, Alcatel has just now launched the Alcatel 1X as the world’s first Android Go phone. Packed with modest specs, the handset will be hitting the market with a pricing of 99 euros.

Alcatel 1x Specifications and Pricing

Alcatel 1X features a 5.3-inch display that supports a low resolution of 960 x 480 pixels. However, a good thing about its display is that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9. Since it is a low-end phone, it is driven by MediaTek MT6739 chipset featuring a quad-core processor.

It supports full HD video shooting and is enabled with support for Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). It has an LED equipped selfie camera of 5-megapixel. The front camera a face recognition functionality called Face Key. The 1x comes with 2,460mAh battery. One of the major highlights of the Alcatel 1x is that it is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo (Android Go edition). It will be releasing in select markets starting from April.

Depending on its region availability, the Alcatel 1X comes in multiple variants such as 1 GB or 2 GB RAM, 13-megapixel or 8-megapixel rear camera, fingerprint scanner or no fingerprint reader, Google Assistant or no Google Assistant, NFC or no NFC, single-SIM or dual-SIM and blue and black color options.

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The Alcatel 1x with single-SIM and dual-SIM models are respectively priced at 99 euros (~$122) and 109 euros (~$134). More information on the different variants of 1x are expected to surface soon.

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At this year’s edition of MWC, Alcatel is expected to unveil the new phones under its revamped lineup. Official renders of three of the forthcoming phones have surfaced online a few hours ago and they include the Alcatel 1X, Alcatel 3, and Alcatel 3X.

The photos which were leaked by Evan Blass give us a good look at the front and rear of all three phones.

Alcatel 1X

The Alcatel 1X is shown wearing a black coat of paint with a sandstone-like finish. The phone will also likely be available in blue and gray as seen in early leaks.

Even though the 1-series is the lowest, the Alcatel 1X also comes with an 18:9 display. There is a selfie camera on the left of the top bezel and a sensor on the right. The bottom bezel looks bare but we can’t confirm if there are capacitive touch buttons on it or not.

There is no fingerprint scanner at the back but there is a single rear camera with a LED flash. The Alcatel 1X also has a 3.5mm jack at the top.

The specs of the Alcatel 1x are still unknown but since it is said to be an entry-level device, we are not getting our hopes high.

Alcatel 3

The Alcatel 3 is one of the four devices in the 3-series. We already know the Alcatel 3C which was already launched in Italy last month. There is also the Alcatel 3V and the Alcatel 3X (below).

The Alcatel 3 rocks an 18:9 display too. There are still bezels at the top and bottom, and just like the 1x above, the lower bezel is bare while the top one is home to the camera, earpiece and sensor.

The rear has a nice blue reflective coat that looks like glass but is probably polished or coated metal. Unlike the Alcatel 1X, a fingerprint scanner graces its back. There is also an audio jack at the top.

Alcatel 3X

From the render, the Alcatel 3X appears to be a slight upgrade over the Alcatel 3.  It has a full-screen display too which may even be the same size as that of the Alcatel 3.

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However, the distinguishing feature is the dual rear cameras it sports. It also has a different finish with a concentric circle design we have seen on ASUS devices.

The specs are also not known but that won’t be for long as MWC begins in a few days.

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TCL-owned Alcatel has confirmed that it will be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 at Barcelona, Spain to unveil the new Alcatel 5, Alcatel 3V and Alcatel 1X smartphones. The specifications of these smartphones have been revealed in the recent past. They will be showcased at MWC 2018 for global exposure.

Except for the thick upper bezel, the Alcatel 5 sports super-slim bezels. It features a 5.7-inch display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and aspect ratio of 18:9. The MediaTek MT6750 chipset featuring a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and Mali-T860 MP2 graphics will be present under the hood of the phone. The SoC will be coupled with 3 GB of RAM.

The Alcatel has a native storage of 32 GB and it also features a microSD card slot. It features a 12-megapixel rear snapper and the frontside features dual selfie snappers. It will be fueled by a 3,000mAh battery. It will come preloaded with Android 8.0 Oreo. It features a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. It may arrive with a pricing of 189 euros (~$237).

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The Alcatel 3v will be sporting a 6-inch display that will be supporting a Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. It features a MediaTek chipset that includes a quad-core processor. The SoC is accompanied by 2 GB of RAM. The native storage available on the phone is 16 GB.

The dual camera setup present on the back of the phone includes a 16-megapixel sensor and a 2-megpaixel sensor. It is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner. It will be arriving with Android 8.0 Oreo preinstalled and it will be equipped with a 3,000mAh battery. It is expected to launch with a pricing of 230 euros (~$288)

In terms of specs, there is nothing much known about the Alcatel 1x. It seems to be an entry-level phone with full screen design. It features a single rear camera and a fingerprint reader. It is likely to cost less than $200 at launch.

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Alcatel has teased 3 new series of phones at CES 2018 which will be called with simple numbers: 1, 3, and 5. According to the famous leakster Roland Quandt, three smartphones from these series will be officially announced next week. The most reliable hypotheses suggest that each of the handsets which should be launched by TCL (the Chinese company that acquired the French smartphone manufacturer) may belong to different series. So we may see a phone from the 1 series, one from the 3 series and another from the 5 series.

Alcatel 1 is a series of budget phones which will be sold with price tags under $100, the 3 series will be sold under $200, and the 5 series will contain the most powerful phones by the company which will still be affordable compared with the best flagships, as they will cost under $300. All the series should be equipped with bezel-less displays which will have an 18:9 aspect ratio. Obviously, the resolutions will change depending on the prices of the various phones.

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Some renders related to new Alcatel phones have already surfaced at CES 2018, and they show three models: Alcatel 1x, 3v and 5.

The first is the most entry-level one, but even though it will cost less than $100, it has a fingerprint reader on the back side. 3v should be the mid-range device and it is equipped with a dual camera setup on its rear side. However, the fact that it has a dual rear camera does not prove that the phone will have good camera performance. Under the dual camera, there is a fingerprint reader as well. The Alcatel 5 is the most powerful one and it seems to have the highest screen-to-body-ratio.

Next week we will probably know all their specs.

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At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, TCL had announced its upcoming Alcatel branded smartphones. However, it did not reveal any information on the specifications of the new phones. It is speculated that the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will showcase around six Alcatel smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 that will be held in the next month in Barcelona, Spain. Today, fresh renders of the upcoming Alcatel 3c smartphone have surfaced to reveal its appearance and color variants.

Even though the Alcatel 3c is a budget phone, it sports a premium finish and a slim appeal. It will be featuring a polycarbonate chassis with metallic finish. It will be coming in three color choices such as Metallic Black, Metallic Blue and Metallic Gold. The dimensions of the Alcatel 3c are 161 x 76 x 7.9mm and its weight is 168 grams.

A previous report has revealed that it will be housing a large-sized display of 6 inches that will carry support for HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The screen will be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9. It will be fueled by MediaTek MT8321 chipset that includes a quad-core processor that has a maximum processing speed of 1.3 GHz. The SoC will be accompanied by 1 GB of RAM. It will be coming with an inbuilt storage of 16 GB and it will carry support for microSD card.

The Alcatel 3c will be featuring a rear-mounted camera of 8-megapixel and a selfie snapper of 5-megapixel. These cameras are equipped with LED flash. It will be running on Android 7.0 Nougat and it will include a 3,000mAh capacity battery that will deliver a standby time of about 300 hours. The connectivity features that will be arriving on the Alcatel 3c include Wi-Fi, HSPA+, 4.2 Bluetooth, GPS, and dual-SIM.

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These specifications indicate that the Alcatel 3c will be an entry-level smartphone from TCL. It is speculated to be priced at 120 euros (~$144). The rumor mill is expected to reveal more information on the specifications of the other Alcatel branded phones before the MWC 2018 begins.

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In the previous month, well-known tipster Evan Blass had shared small-sized images of some of the Alcatel smartphones that will be launching in 2018. Now, the leakster has shared “decent sized” renders of the upcoming Alcatel 1x, 3c, 3, 3x, 3v and 5.

Among the above devices, the Alcatel 1x seems to be a low-end smartphone as it does not seem to feature a fingerprint reader. Alcatel 3 seems has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Alcatel 3c has a glossy back panel that features a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and a speaker grille.

The Alcatel 3x and 3v are fitted with dual rear cameras and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The 3x phone seems to feature slimmer bezels and dual front cameras. The last one is the Alcatel 5 which seems to be a top-tier phone. It appears to feature an 18:9 display, a metallic body, a front-facing LED flash for the selfie camera and a single rear camera.

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As of this writing, there is no information available on the specifications of the aforementioned Alcatel phones. Rumors suggest that Alcatel will not be releasing IDOL branded phones in the next year.

The new Alcatel phones revealed by Blass are speculated to replace the IDOL lineup. It is likely that the new phones from the company may get announced in January 2018 at Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

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TCL has its hands full this year. The Chinese company has been pushing out phones under the Alcatel brand that it owns, as well as the BlackBerry brand licensed to it. It also signed a deal with luxury smartphone manufacturer, Vertu in June to build 30,000 handcrafted smartphones. However, that may no longer happen following Vertu’s shutdown of its UK manufacturing operation the following month.

Last month, TCL launched four new Alcatel phones – Idol 5S, Idol 5, A7 XL, and A7 at IFA Berlin. All these phones in addition to the ones released earlier this year all fall under the entry level and mid-range category.

Famous leaker Evan Blass took to Twitter yesterday to reveal some of Alcatel’s lineup for 2018. While there is no mention of the specs, we do hope one of them is a flagship.

First, there is the Alcatel 5 which looks like a high-end phone. It is shown to have a thin bottom bezel but a thicker top bezel packed with a bunch of sensors. We presume it will probably have dual front facing cameras. The back of the phone has a single camera and below it sits a fingerprint scanner.

Next is the Alcatel 3 series which includes the Alcatel 3V and 3X with their Idol 4S-like glass rear and vertically arranged dual rear cameras. Then there is the Alcatel 3 itself with a single rear camera but similar rear plate design. We can also see an Alcatel 3C which we presume is an entry level phone judging from its lack of a fingerprint scanner.

Last but not the least is the Alcatel 1X, another entry-level looking smartphone.

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This is not the complete product map for next year according to Evan. So there are more devices that are still unknown. Alcatel/TCL may also decide to scrap any of the models above. But for now, these devices are expected to hit the market next year.

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