TCL brand Alcatel has just announced a new smartphone, Alcatel 1L Pro (2021). The device was launched ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2021 alongside the Alcatel 1 (2021) and Alcatel Move time Family Watch 2. The handset packs a nice body design with a nice camera setup and enough internal memory as well.
Alcatel 1L Pro (2021) Key Specs & Features
- 6.1 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi)
- Android 11 (Go Edtion)
- Octa-core Unisoc SC9863A
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera
- 5 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner
- 4G LTE Network
- Non-Removable 3000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Alcatel 1L Pro (2021) has a beautiful and modern body design that features a grid pattern housing the cameras and fingerprint scanner. The body is made of plastic except for the front that is covered with glass. There is some bezel around the front screen and also on the sides.
However, it still packs a larger display screen size of 6.1-inch IPS HD+ with a waterdrop notch. The screen has a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, a 19.5:9 ratio, and 282 PPI density.
Cameras
On the camera setup, there is a total number of triple cameras. You will get two on the back consisting of 13 MP with another 2 MP depth sensor. The camera has LED flash, HDR, panorama and will also shoot videos at 1080p. The front snapper is 5 MP with HDR support and Face ID.
Hardware and Sofware
The Alcatel 1L Pro is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with an octa-core processor. It has Android 11 OS out of the box but is based on Go Edtion. The inbuilt memory on the phone is 32GB coupled with 2 GB of RAM. It has a microSD card slot for more storage.
Battery and Network
The smartphone is backed by a 3,000mAh battery non-removable with support for 5W charging. The network and connectivity options on the phone include dual SIMs, 4G LTE network, FM radio, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and micro USB 2.0.
Alcatel 1L pro (2021) Price and Availability
The Alcatel 1L Pro (2021) will sell for $133 and it will be available in multiple markets like Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.
In Nigeria, the Alcatel 1L Pro (2021) will sell for 55,000 Naira, around 15,000 Ksh in Kenya, and 780 Ghs in Ghana. It will ship in Power Grey and Twilight Blue colors.
Alcatel 1L Pro (2021) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Alcatel 1L Pro (2021):
General Features
- Platform: Android 11 (Go edition)
- Processor: Octa-core Unisoc SC9863A
- GPU: Mali
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Power Grey, Twilight Blue
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.1 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Dual Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 5 MP Camera, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, HDR
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66 – USA
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- 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
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- 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: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 3000 mAh non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
