Compare Alcatel smartphones to find the best option for you

Compare Alcatel phone models

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Name	Product	Display	Display	Rear camera	RRP	More info	More info
Alcatel Go Flip V		2.8 inches 240x320	Display 2.8 inches 240x320 Rear camera 2MP Battery size 1,350 mAh	2MP	$132.21	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel SMARTFLIP		2.8 inches 320×240	Display 2.8 inches 320×240 Rear camera 2MP Battery size 1,350 mAh	2MP	$87.79	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3		5.5 inches 1080 x 1920	Display 5.5 inches 1080 x 1920 Rear camera 13MP Battery size 2,910 mAh	13MP	$181.65	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel Pop 4		5 inches	Display 5 inches Rear camera 8MP Battery size 2,500 mAh	8MP	$119	Buy at eBay View details	Buy at eBay View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel U3		4 inches 480 x 800	Display 4 inches 480 x 800 Rear camera 2MP Battery size 1,500 mAh	2MP	$44.95	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel U5		5 inches 480 x 854	Display 5 inches 480 x 854 Rear camera 5MP Battery size 2,050 mAh	5MP	$100	Buy at eBay View details	Buy at eBay View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel A3		5 inches 720 x 1280	Display 5 inches 720 x 1280 Rear camera 13MP Battery size 2,460 mAh	13MP	$129	Buy at eBay View details	Buy at eBay View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel 1X		5.3 inches 2448 x 3264	Display 5.3 inches 2448 x 3264 Rear camera 8MP Battery size 2,460 mAh	8MP	$99	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel 1		5 inches 960 x 480	Display 5 inches 960 x 480 Rear camera 13MP + 2MP Battery size 2,000 mAh	13MP + 2MP	$107.27	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel 1V		5.5 inches 480 x 960	Display 5.5 inches 480 x 960 Rear camera 8MP Battery size 4,000 mAh	8MP	$129	Buy at eBay View details	Buy at eBay View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel 1S		5.5 inches 720 x 1440	Display 5.5 inches 720 x 1440 Rear camera 13MP + 2MP Battery size 3,060 mAh	13MP + 2MP	$179	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	loading Fetching your data...
Alcatel 1C		5.34 inches 480 x 960	Display 5.34 inches 480 x 960 Rear camera 8MP Battery size 2,460 mAh	8MP	$69.95	Buy at eBay View details	Buy at eBay View details	loading Fetching your data...

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What to consider when choosing an Alcatel phone

Buying a budget Alcatel smartphone is a very different experience to purchasing a top-of-the-line handset from a brand like Apple or Samsung. Features tend to differ more drastically from model to model, and you'll often need to make a few concessions to get what you really want.

To help you determine which features are most relevant to your lifestyle, we've compiled a list of the key factors to consider when shopping for an Alcatel smartphone. Keep these in mind and you should have no trouble finding an Alcatel handset suited to your specific needs.

• Internal storage

  It should come as no surprise that Alcatel's handsets take a minimalist approach to internal storage. Music lovers and photo hoarders need not fret, though, because all Alcatel's phones come equipped with a microSD card slot for increasing storage capacity by as much as 512GB. Just be aware that some handsets only support microSD cards up to 32GB, so check the specs before you hand over your cash.

• Screen size

  The screen is often one of the most expensive components of a smartphone, making it a common target of cost-cutting measures in budget handsets. With Alcatel, this means you're largely limited to displays no bigger than 5.5 or 6 inches

  One thing worth noting is that the resolution on Alcatel's larger handsets is typically quite a bit lower than similarly sized smartphones from more expensive brands. This can result in lower image quality and cramped interfaces in apps and websites.

• Price

  Price is far and away Alcatel's greatest strength. Virtually all of its smartphones launch in the sub-$200 price range, with only a select few "premium" models retailing for anything higher. In fact, you'll often find Alcatel smartphones selling at places like Target, Woolworths and Harvey Norman, affordable enough to be bundled in with your grocery shopping or picked up in a rush when your current phone kicks the can.

  The only downside is that almost all Alcatel handsets are sold exclusively on an outright basis: you won't find many Aussie telcos offering the Alcatel brand on contract.

• Headphone jack?

  Where premium smartphones like the iPhone and Google Pixel are preaching a wireless audio future, Alcatel continues to show loyalty to the humble 3.5mm headphone jack. All its recent and upcoming smartphones feature the port, saving you the hassle of buying a new pair of Bluetooth headphones or remembering to pack a USB-C to 3.5mm adaptor whenever you leave the house.

• Security options

  The shift from a smartphone market populated by dozens of different operating systems to one divided between just two has done a lot for mobile security. iOS and Android provide a relatively stable platform that can be regularly updated with protection against the latest digital threats, and this is a big plus for brands like Alcatel that no longer have to pour money into developing their own software.

  But while the fundamental security features baked into the Android operating system grant Alcatel's smartphones a decent layer of defence, the brand's budget ethos leaves its handsets wanting in a few key areas. Only select models include a fingerprint scanner for protection above and beyond a standard PIN code, and though the new Alcatel 5 and Alcatel 3 allow for facial unlocking, the image recognition software behind it is less secure than a standard passcode – the phones even tell you this when you first set the feature up.

• Camera quality

  If you're hoping to snap an award-winning shot or two with an Alcatel smartphone, you probably want to reset your expectations. The camera is one of the first components to feel the pinch in budget handsets, and this is readily apparent across all Alcatel's smartphones. Photo quality and capture performance are decidedly average no matter which model you're looking at.

  Of course, this is to be expected given Alcatel's budget pricing. Just know this going in to avoid disappointment.

• Network speed and support

  You don't often hear about modem speeds when discussing the quality of mobile Internet. Responsibility for fast mobile data is typically placed on the shoulders of the network provider, whether it be Optus, Telstra or Vodafone.

  However, telcos aren't the only limiting factor. Smartphones themselves are only capable of sending and receiving a set amount of network data at any one time: this is indicated by the network category of a smartphone's modem. In Alcatel's case, its handsets trend towards the slower end of the spectrum with rankings from Category 4 to Category 6. Depending on your network, this could impact the maximum speeds you'll see when browsing the web and streaming video.

  For a deeper dive into how smartphone hardware can impact your Internet speeds, take a look at our Network Category speeds guide.

• Wireless charging/quick charging

  Considering their price, it shouldn't be surprising that Alcatel's smartphones only support wired charging. If you're looking to cut the cord, you'll want to check out our list of smartphones that support wireless charging instead.

  Unfortunately, Alcatel hasn't shown much interest in fast-charging technologies, either. Only a couple of its more recent handsets support the popular Qualcomm Quick Charge standard, with the rest requiring multiple hours to juice up from empty to full. Again, it's understandable given the budget pricing, but it could be a deal-breaker if you're always on the go and can't afford to babysit a charging phone for hours on end.

• Battery life

  Alcatel might be behind the curve with charging technologies, but its battery performance is on point. The combination of low-power processors and smaller screens allows Alcatel handsets to keep on trucking long past your average premium smartphone, surviving a full day's use without breaking a sweat. If you're looking for a set-and-forget smartphone solution, this kind of longevity is a big plus.

• Waterproof design

  As far as budget smartphone design has come, there's still a clear difference in build quality between premium handsets and their cheaper brethren. This is particularly evident when comparing the weather resistance of high- and low-end handsets. Where protection against dust and water is becoming the norm for flagship phones, it's often left out by companies like Alcatel when building handsets to a more strict budget.

  In fact, only a single Alcatel phone currently features official water-resistance: the Alcatel Go Play. Its IP67 rating is impressive, certifying it as completely dust-tight and capable of withstanding immersion in depths of up to 1m of water, but it's your only option if you want an Alcatel handset you won't have to bury in your bag every time it rains. There are alternatives from other smartphone manufacturers, though, and you can check them out in our guide to waterproof smartphones.

• Performance

  Snappy performance and budget pricing rarely go hand in hand. Most Alcatel smartphones feature low-end processors that not only struggle when processing photos or playing 3D games but occasionally falter with day-to-day tasks like browsing the web or switching between apps. Lacklustre performance isn't unusual in the budget smartphone space, but Alcatel's handsets tend to lag behind most of the competition.

  Because of this, we recommend taking the time to read through reviews of Alcatel's smartphones that break down performance using relative benchmarks and real-world testing. Relative benchmarks give you valuable insight into how a particular smartphone stacks up against its rivals, providing context for the kind of power it's capable of and the value it offers.

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Matt Sayer

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Matt Sayer is a technology writer and editorial engineer for Finder, combining industry expertise with data-driven solutions to help people make better decisions. His extensive portfolio spans investigate reporting on the roll-out of 5G, statistical analysis on the legacy of E3 and guides for popular products like mobile phones and smart speakers. Matt has a Bachelor of Computer Science from RMIT University and is passionate about finding ways that technology can better our lives. See full bio