alcatel 3
The alcatel 3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2018).
2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, February. Released 2018, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
293 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Spectrum Black, Spectrum Gold (LATAM), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue (APAC), Spectrum Black, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Gold (EU/MEA)
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - 5052A
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel 3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the alcatel 3 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the alcatel 3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The alcatel 3 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel 3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel 3 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo).
The alcatel 3 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The alcatel 3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The alcatel 3 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
