Alcatel debuts in Nepal
"Alcatel produces budget smartphones for those who dont want to commit large sum of money for their phones as well as dont want to loose smartphone experience."
Alcatel is a joint venture between Alcatel-Lucent of France and TCL Communication of China. Alcatel produces budget smartphones for those who dont want to commit large sum of money for their phones as well as dont want to loose smartphone experience. Alcatel is an international mobile technology brand which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and internet devices. Alcatel, TCL Communications is a leading company in the mobile industry with sales operations in over 160 countries. Now Alcatel is debuting in Nepali Market with the launch of its latest range of smartphones and features phones.
SHTC International P. Ltd, Nepal has taken the responisbility of authorised distribution for the brand. Amit Agrawal, Managing Director at SHTC on the launch said, “We are very optimistic about the new launches in the burgeoning domestic mobile market. We are certain that Alcatel smartphones, known for their superior user experience, contemporary designs will be well accepted with the customers because of their great quality and excellent services.” He also added that all the smartphones are packed with features such as a powerful battery, high- pixel cameras and an excellent quality.
Further more, Bharadwaj Pudippedi, Regional Director - India Region, TCL Communication Technology Holding Limited said “Nepal is our priority destination and we are planning to cater to the emerging market with wide range of latest smartphones and feature phones.” “All our products are competitively priced to ensure that the best quality and the latest global technology is made available at affordable prices. “
In the smartphone segment Alcatel is launching Alcatel 1, Alcatel 1S, Alcatel 3X, Alcatel 3 (3+32GB) & Alcatel 3 (4+64GB). And Alcatel 2053D, Alcatel 2003D, Alcatel 1066D in feature phone segment. In this article we are only covering smartphone segment. Details of all those phones are given below.
Alcatel 1: Alcatel 1 merges an immersive Full View 18:9 display, a premium aesthetic and fun photo-editing tools into one ultra-affordable device. The device is luminous, with it’s brushed metallic finishing looks impeccable in any environment. The stunning new Alcatel 1 makes it more affordable than ever to enjoy a smartphone with premium design, Full View 18:9 display and higher-end performance. Its social-ready camera features make it easy to capture and share special moments instantly. Photograph with an 8MP rear camera with flash and 5MP front camera. Alcatel 1 also comes with Android Oreo (Go edition), making it an ideal device for anyone who wants a solid smartphone at the much lower price without sacrificing features or functionality. The device is priced at Rs. 8,249.
Specifications
? Body : 137.60 x 65.70 x 9.80
? Weight: 134g
? Build: Plastic body
? SIM: Single sim
? Display Type: IPS LCD
? Size: 5-inch
? Resolution: 480x960 pixels
? OS: Android Oreo (Go edition)
? Chipset: MediaTek 6739
? CPU: 1.28GHz quad-core
? Memory Card slot: microSD, upto 32GB
? Internal storage: 8GB
? Main Camera: 5-megapixel
? Front Camera: 2-megapixel
? 3.5mm jack: Yes
? Bluetooth: 4.2
? GPS: Yes
? Radio: Yes
? USB: microUSB
? Sensors: Accelerometer
? Battery: 2000 mAh
Alcatel 1S: Alcatel 1S brings a smooth user experience at affordable prices, an octa-core processor, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, powered by Android Pie, this device is perfect for the person on the go who needs to be connected and multitask their way through the day with an essential smartphone encounter. Search what you see and interact with the world around you with the Google Lens integrated onto the Alcatel 1S' camera. It has a large rear aperture to capture more light and front camera LED flash with its dual 16MP + 2MP rear camera. It's liquid 2.5D front glass delivers a sleek contour, while its screen delivers an edge-to-edge experience. Alcatel 1S 5.5-inch + full view display with an 81% screen to body ratio which gives a crisp definition and an expansive screen. It comes with a translucent soft case that provides good protection and grip, while still showing the distinctive design of the phone. The phone comes with smart lock features including fingerprint sensor and face unlock. The device is priced at Rs. 14,799.
Specifications
? Body : 147.8 x 70.7 x 8.6 mm (5.82 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
? Weight: 146 g
? SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
? Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
? Size: 5.5 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~74.7% screen-to-body ratio)
? Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
? OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)
? Chipset: Unisoc SC9863A
? CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
? Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 128 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
? Internal storage: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
? Main Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 1.12µm
2 MP, depth sensor
? Front Camera: 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5", 1.12µm
? 3.5mm jack: Yes
? Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
? GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
? Radio: FM radio
? USB: microUSB 2.0
? Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
? Battery: Li-Ion 3060 mAh battery
Alcatel 3X: Featuring a 5.7” 18:9 display, the Alcatel 3X expands your horizons while still being amazingly compact. Equipped with 3GB RAM + 32GB of memory, it makes your life easy with its smooth performance. The Alcatel 3X offers an all-encompassing 120-degree super-wide angle dual rear 16MP+8MP camera, which ensures every breath-taking landscape, mountain range or city skyline is never missed. Alcatel 3X allows you to quickly and easily unlock your smartphone in under a second. The device is priced at Rs. 14,799.
Specifications
? Body : 153.5 x 71.6 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
? Weight: 144 g
? SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
? Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
? Size: 5.7 inches, 83.8 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)
? Resolution: 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
? OS: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
? Chipset: Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
? CPU: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
? Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 128 GB
? Internal storage: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
? Main Camera: 16MP+8MP
? Front Camera: 8MP
? 3.5mm jack: Yes
? Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
? GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
? Radio: FM radio
? USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
? Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
? Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Alcatel 3(3GB RAM + 32GB ROM): Alcatel 3 aims to provide a viewing experience that covers all types of user interactions via its latest 5.9-inch HD+ 19.5:9 Super Full View Display. With an abundance of built-in storage and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, you’ll be able to keep snapping away with your pictures and videos. Android 9 Pie operating system specially designed for all AI-driven smartphones, some of the interesting features includes adaptive battery, adaptive brightness that helps to harness the power of AI for a truly initiative experience. It features a silky smooth 2.5D glass, a metallic frame and a gleaming dual tone gradient shine casing, in shades of blue-purple and black-blue gradient. Not to mention the 3500mAh battery, which means you’ll be able to power these cool features more than one day. Get the most of your pictures with Alcatel 3’s 16 MP + 5 MP dual camera. What more! Create animated version of yourself with Alcatel’s face recognition technology and express yourself with AR emojis. The phone is priced at Rs. 18,590.
Specifications
? Body : 151.1 x 69.7 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
? Weight: 145 g
? SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
? Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
? Size: 5.94 inches, 86.6 cm2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
? Resolution: 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~289 ppi density)
? OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo)
? Chipset: Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
? CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
? Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 128 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
? Internal storage: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
? Main Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 1.12µm
5 MP, depth sensor
? Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm
? 3.5mm jack: Yes
? Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
? GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
? Radio: FM radio
? USB: microUSB 2.0
? Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
? Battery: Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Alcatel 3 (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM): This Phone features a 5.9-inch 19.5:9 HD+ Super Full View Display with a slim mini notch providing an 88.4 percent screen-to-body ratio, Alcatel 3 offers an ideal experience for viewing photos, streaming content, gaming or browsing the web. It is powered by a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ octa-core chipset and paired with 4GB RAM for a smooth user experience and 64GB built-in storage along with microSD expansion for all your favorite content. A 3500mAh battery provides the power to run it all, keeping you going throughout the day while on the go. Get the most of your pictures with Alcatel 3’s 16 MP + 5 MP dual camera. What more! Create animated version of yourself with Alcatel’s face recognition technology and express yourself with AR emojis. Alcatel 3 is priced at Rs. 21,490.
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Specifications
? Body : 151.1 x 69.7 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
? Weight: 145 g
? SIM: Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
? Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
? Size: 5.94 inches, 86.6 cm2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio)
? Resolution: 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~289 ppi density)
? OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo)
? Chipset: Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
? CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
? Memory Card slot: microSD, up to 128 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
? Internal storage: 64 GB, 4 GB RAM
? Main Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 1.12µm
5 MP, depth sensor
? Front Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm
? 3.5mm jack: Yes
? Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
? GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
? Radio: FM radio
? USB: microUSB 2.0
? Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
? Battery: Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
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