Alcatel Nougat Phone phone is here as Alcatel A3 XL smartphones go official. Checkout Alcatel A3 XL Price, Availability info.
Android Nougat is now 7 to 8 months old, still, only limited number of phones are launched with that version. Possibly at Mobile World Congress we might see many phones coming up with that Android version. As now, news from Consumer Electronics show i.e., CES 2017 we hear that Alcatel A3 XL has been officially launched. This news comes from trusted source Technos Amigos which uncovers latest smartphones launches. It's the first Alcatel Nougat phone and we go through Alcatel A3 XL Price, it's specifications, release date, and availability details worldwide.
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Alcatel Nougat Phone
Alcatel A3 XL happens to be the first from Alcatel running on Android 6.0 Nougat phone. Last year at CES and MWC, they unveiled Android 6.0 Marshmallow phones which received critical acclaim in many parts of the world.
Sadly, Alcatel A3 XL will not see the Android 8.0 version but if they don't then it will be surprised to smartphone owners.
Alcatel A3 XL Specifications
In terms of specifications and other internals, the Alcatel A3 XL Price has doesn't have any special to offer. Apart from software version i.e., Android 7.0 Nougat, there is nothing much to talk about.
It's made from low-grade quality plastic, maybe that's because the company wants to keep the pricing of the device as low as possible. That's why they have gone for Mediatek MT8735B chipset instead of Qualcomm.
There is a total of 8 GB internal storage and also included is a micro SD card slot apart from dual SIM card slot.
Alcatel A3 XL Specifications |
| Display: 6 inch 1280 x 720 pixels HD touchscreen display |
| Pixel Density, Protection: 294 PPI |
| SoC: 1.1 GHz Quad Core Mediatek 8735B processor |
| GPU: Mali GPU |
| RAM: 1 Gigs of RAM |
| Storage: 8 GB internal storage, Expandable up to 32 GB, Micro SD card slot |
| Dual SIM: Yes, with Dual Standby |
| Main Camera: 8 MP rear camera with LED Flash |
| Camera Features: geo-tagging, Touch focus, Face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Front Camera: 5 MP front facing camera |
| Front LED Flash: No |
| Software: Android 7.0 Nougat OS |
| Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion battery |
| Quick Charging: Yes |
| Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, 3G HSPA+, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi tether |
| Dimensions, Weight: |
| Features: aGPS, FM Radio, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB v2.0 |
| Sensors: Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Pros
- Big size display
- Latest Android version
Cons
- Low on RAM and internal storage
- Doesn't have a fingerprint sensor
Alternatives
There are a number of unlocked smartphones available in the United States, Canada and UK which are a perfect alternative to this Alcatel Nougat phone.
Unlocked Alcatel A3 XL Price
According to specifications, the Alcatel A3 XL will not be priced anything more than $120 in the United States. What about the company bringing it as $100 and taking on other phones. That will make it as Best Nougat phablet under $100.
Alcatel A3 XL US Price - $120 [Expected]
Alcatel A3 XL UK Price - 95 GBP [Expected]
Price in India - Rs 9999
Alcatel A3 XL Release Date
Alcatel A3 XL will be released this quarter in Latin America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and followed launch in European countries in Q2, 2017.