Alcatel 1 (2021) and Alcatel 1L Pro have been launched as the latest budget-friendly offerings from Alcatel brand licensee TCL. Both phones run Android 11 (Go edition) and are powered by quad-core SoCs.
Alcatel 1 (2021) runs Android 11 (Go edition). It features a 5-inch FWVGA+ (480×960 pixels) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, 78 percent screen-to-body ratio, and Asahi glass. Under the hood, the phone comes with the quad-core MediaTek MT6739 SoC, paired with IMG GE8100 GPU, 1GB RAM with 5GB and 16GB storage options. It also supports storage expansion via a microSD card (up to 32GB).
For optics, there is a single 5MP sensor with an f/2.4 lens on the back. At the front, you get a 2MP sensor with an f/2.8 aperture. The phone is backed by a 2,000mAh battery that can deliver up to 8 hours of talk time with 4G.
Alcatel 1L Pro runs Android 11 (Go edition). It features a 6.1-inch HD+ display that has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an unnamed octa-core SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage that is expandable via a microSD card (up to 128GB).
For photos and videos, Alcatel 1L Pro comes with a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13MP sensor accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, there is a single 5MP selfie shooter housed in a notch. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, and a Micro-USB port for charging. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of Alcatel 1L Pro.
Alcatel 1 (2021) is priced at EUR 59 (roughly Rs. 5,300) and is offered in AI Aqua or Volcano Black colors. It will be available in Europe and Latin America starting August this year. Alcatel 1L Pro is priced at $127 (roughly Rs. 9,500) and is offered in Power Grey or Twilight Blue colors. The phone will go on sale starting September this year in Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.