alcatel OT-890
The alcatel OT-890 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6516, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.8" · 110 x 58 x 12.6 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6516
Storage150MB
Main Camera2 MP
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 100.7g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6516 for simple tasks only
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 143 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, May
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6516
Entry-level — basic tasks only
💻 Display
Sharpness
143 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
100.7g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
110 x 58 x 12.6 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
Colors
Steel Grey, Fuchsia, Electric orange
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel OT-890 does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the alcatel OT-890 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel OT-890 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel OT-890 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel OT-890 ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair).
The alcatel OT-890 uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel OT-890 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The alcatel OT-890 has 2.1, A2DP.
