alcatel Go Play
The alcatel Go Play is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143.3 x 73.3 x 9.2 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, September. Released 2015, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
143.3 x 73.3 x 9.2 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.36 in)
Colors
Dark Grey, Dark Red, Dark Green, Orange Blue, Pink, Lime Green, Blue, Orange
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Go Play does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the alcatel Go Play does not have NFC.
The alcatel Go Play is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
Yes, the alcatel Go Play supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel Go Play SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel Go Play has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Go Play ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
The alcatel Go Play uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Go Play supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The alcatel Go Play has 4.1, A2DP.
