Unveiled at IFA 2017, the Alcatel A7 XL is a smartphone for people who seek ample screen estate and better shot quality. The bigger brother of the A7 packs dual camera, comparable processor, and same huge battery.
Where to Buy Alcatel A7 XL
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Alcatel A7 XL Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
- Octa-core Mediatek MT6750S CPU with 3GB RAM
- Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- 32GB built-in Storage, up to 32GB memory card
- 12MP + 2MP Dual Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Data (up to 150Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery
Design and Display
This beast features an aluminium body, which is the least you can expect in this category these days. Alcatel A7 XL is somewhat thick at 8.7 millimetres and weighs in at 175 grams. It is available in metal gold, in addition to the metal black of the regular Alcatel A7.
The Alcatel A7 XL crams in a larger 6-inch LPTS IPS display with Asahi Dragontrail Glass. This also has Full HD resolution (1080p) as the standard variant.
Camera
The Alcatel A7 XL loses the 16MP primary camera of the A7. In its place, you will find two sensors – 12MP and 2MP – working together to enable background blur effects. Camera features include dual tone flash and phase detection autofocus.
There is a 5MP snapper on the front for selfies. While this may not sound awesome, you can expect bright selfies with the provision of LED flash. Alcatel A7 XL also shoots Full HD (1080p) videos.
Hardware and Software
The Alcatel A7 XL uses somewhat similar processor as the A7. It features an octa-core MediaTek MT6750S processor. This has four cores running at 1.5 GHz and another four at 1.0 GHz. RAM capacity is 3 GB, which means you can enjoy decent degree of multitasking.
Onboard storage is 32 GB. It appears you will be able to expand this by just 32 GB. The software of choice here is Android 7.1 Nougat.
Other Specs and Features
Alcatel prefers to retain the same 4,000mAh juicer you will find in the A7 in this one as well. Alcatel A7 XL also appears to promise up to 18 hours of talk time. The juicer supports fast charging, though.
You will find a fingerprint sensor on the rear, below the primary shooters. The Alcatel A7 XL works on 4G LTE networks to enable highly enjoyable browsing experience.
Pricing and availability
Alcatel A7 XL is not officially available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. When available, you will be able to buy the Android phone at leading online stores in the countries. Price of the Alcatel A7 starts at €279.99 in the United States. Alcatel A7 XL Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 125,000 Naira to 155,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Its price in Ghana starts at around GH₵ 1,555. Alcatel A7 XL Price in Kenya starts at around 36,500 KSh.
Alcatel A7 XL Specs
Here are a few specs of the Alcatel A7 XL:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Octa-core Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core & 1.0 GHz quad-core (Mediatek MT6750S)
- GPU: Mali-T860 MP2
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Metal Black, Metal Gold
- Dimension: 159.6 x 81.5 x 8.7 mm (6.28 x 3.21 x 0.34 in)
- Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz)
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.0 inches LTPS IPS LCD, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels (367 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2/11.5 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, 4.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, 2.0 microUSB
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: –
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: Up to 18 hours (2G), Up to 17 hours (3G)
- Standby Time: Up to 800 hours (2G), Up to 750 hours (3G)
- Fast Charging: Yes
