Alcatel 1L (2021) is an entry-level 4G smartphone from Alcatel. It has a Pro model (Alcatel 1L Pro 2021) with octa-core CPU, but this model is given a quad-core CPU from MediaTek, and it comes in a 6.1-inch HD+ screen with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution and a U-shaped notch overhead the display.
On the inside, the Alcatel 1L (2021) is powered by the aforementioned Helio A20 CPU from MediaTek clocked at 1.8GHz, along with PowerVR GE8320, 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB via shared microSD card.
At the back, there is a dual rear camera sensors, a combination of 13MP main lens and a secondary 2MP AI depth sensor, along with an LED flash. While a single 5-megapixel selfie lens seats in the overhead notch at the front.
You are also getting a rear placed fingerprint scanner, and it support dual Nano-SIMs as well. There is a 3000mAh battery on the inside, while the latest Google Android 11 (Go Edition) is available out of the box. The full specs of Alcatel 1L (2021) is contained in the table below.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66 - USA |
5G Network Bands | Does not support 5G network |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 155.9 x 74.5 x 9.9 mm |
Weight | 179 grams |
Build | Plastic |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~78.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 11 (Go Edition) |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm) |
CPU | Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
RAM + ROM | 2 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card (uses SIM 2 slot) |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 13 MP, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, F/2.2 Depth: 2MP Depth lens |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Flash type - Single LED 5-element lens |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel |
Camera Features |
Face Unlock Face Beauty |
Video Resolution | 1080@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below the display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh battery |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.