alcatel 3088
The alcatel 3088 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Spreadtrum SC9820E, built for basic everyday tasks (2019).
2019 · Entry-level · KaiOS 2.5.1ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.4" · 125.2 x 50.5 x 12.8 mm (4.93 x 1.99 x 0.50 in)
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC9820E
Storage4GB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 90g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,530 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Spreadtrum SC9820E for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 167 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9820E
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core (2x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
💻 Display
Sharpness
167 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT LCD, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,530 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
90g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
125.2 x 50.5 x 12.8 mm (4.93 x 1.99 x 0.50 in)
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel 3088 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the alcatel 3088 does not have NFC.
No, the alcatel 3088 does not support a memory card.
The alcatel 3088 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel 3088 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel 3088 uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel 3088 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The alcatel 3088 has 4.1, A2DP.
