alcatel Pulsemix
The alcatel Pulsemix is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6738, built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.2" · 146.1 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6738
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera8 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6738 for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, August. Released 2017, August
Also Known As
For North America, Cricket
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6738
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
282 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.1 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
USB Type-C, magnetic connector
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Pulsemix does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the alcatel Pulsemix does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel Pulsemix supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The alcatel Pulsemix SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel Pulsemix has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Pulsemix ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The alcatel Pulsemix uses USB Type-C, magnetic connector.
The alcatel Pulsemix supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The alcatel Pulsemix has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
