alcatel 3L The alcatel 3L is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) - Europe Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2019).
2019 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.94" · 151.1 x 69.7 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Chipset Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) - Europe Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Main Camera 13 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ 5.94" 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 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Basic Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) - Europe Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm) for simple tasks only
✗ Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Gaming Multitasking Multitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, February. Released 2019, Q1
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) - Europe Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 - Europe Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8100 - Europe Adreno 504
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
289 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
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
151.1 x 69.7 x 8 mm (5.95 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Colors
Anthracite black, Metallic Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, market dependent), accelerometer, proximity
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the alcatel 3L support 5G?› No, the alcatel 3L does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Does the alcatel 3L have NFC?› Yes, the alcatel 3L has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the alcatel 3L have expandable storage?› Yes, the alcatel 3L supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the alcatel 3L support dual SIM?› The alcatel 3L SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the alcatel 3L have a headphone jack?› Yes, the alcatel 3L has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the alcatel 3L have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the alcatel 3L ship with?› The alcatel 3L ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo).
What type of USB port does the alcatel 3L use?› The alcatel 3L uses microUSB 2.0.
Does the alcatel 3L support Wi-Fi 7?› The alcatel 3L supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the alcatel 3L support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The alcatel 3L has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
