The Alcatel 3L is one of the exciting smartphones from TCL Communications to enter the market this year. It serves as an alternative model to its brother, Alcatel 3. Alcatel 3L is equipped with AI and AR technology for better image production. What’s more, it’s loaded with biometric ID measures such as Face Key and Fingerprint Sensor. The Face Key is capable of detecting 106 facial key points, thus, enabling the device to unlock within 0.5 seconds.
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Alcatel 3L Key Specs and Features
- 5.94-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1560 X 720 pixels (289 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 CPU with 2GB RAM
- 16GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card
- Dual 13MP + 5MP rear camera and a 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 3, 500mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
Design and Display
A radiant finish defines the appearance of the Alcatel 3L. It also allows for smooth handling of the device without the slippery effect. The rear shooters protrude slightly with attractive camera rings. Underneath the rings are the LED flash and the fingerprint sensor. Downwards, the “Alcatel” branding is found.
The Super Full View 5.94-inch display is topped off with a dewdrop cut-out. Its Super Full View nature stems from its 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 88.4% screen-to-body ratio. You can view multimedia clearly due to the 720 x 1560 pixels resolution.
Battery and Camera
Given the 3,500mAh battery, you can enjoy movies, gaming and streaming content for lengthy durations. It even offers 25 hours talk time on 3G, and 28 hours on 2G.
With the infusion of AI technology, the 13MP, and 5MP rear cameras execute stellar images on the phone. Its AI scene detection can adjust the camera settings based on the photo subjects recognized. Even the 13MP shooter can be interpolated to 16MP. For selfies, the 8MP front camera carries out its role with assistance from f/2.0 aperture.
Hardware and Software
Alcatel 3L is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 backed with 2GB RAM. As a result, the phone’s operations are smooth and efficient. Graphics dissemination is worked out by the Adreno 504 GPU. It runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo OS that’s upgradeable to Android 9.0 Pie OS. Lastly, the expandable 16GB ROM serves as the storage of the smartphone.
Alcatel 3L Price and Availability
The smartphone is available for sale for about 37, 000 Naira from various online stores depending on your location.
Alcatel 3L Specs
Here are a few specs of the Alcatel 3L:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo OS; Upgradeable to Android 9.0 Pie
- Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 429
- GPU: Adreno 504
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Anthracite black, Metallic Blue
- Dimension: 151.1 x 69.7 x 8 mm
- Weight: 145g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.94-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1560 X 720 pixels (289 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP + 5MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 28(700) – 5052A
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) – 5052Y/D
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: –
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2/11.5 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
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: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, A-GPS, GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 500mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
