alcatel 3x (2019) review

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Intro

Do you have a hard time choosing a phone? It is normal. There are plenty of models on the market and several price segments. If you can easily tell how much money you want to spend on the device, then determining the features can seem like an endless process from there. What does Alcatel offer? The company is known for bringing affordable smartphones to the market. On that note, what can you expect from the Alcatel 3x?

Before reading the full review, you can familiarize yourself with the detailed alcatel 3x (2019) specs or watch the video below the article.

Specifications

• Release date: 2019, September
• Colors: Jewelry Black, Jewelry Green, Jewelry Rose
• Dimensions: 164.9 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm.
• Weight: 178 g.
• Screen: 6.52" inc, 720 x 1600, IPS LCD
• Camera : Triple, 16MP
• Chipset: Mediatek MT6763V Helio P23 (16 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
• Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM
• Battery: 4000,  Non-removable Li-Po
• Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
• Operating system: Android 9.0 (Pie)
• Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Display

The front panel of the phone is graced by a 5.7-inch IPS screen. The aspect ratio is 18:9. The screen occupies 78% of the front panel area. 

Grasping the Alcatel 3x in your hand, it won't feel too big or too heavy. Its screen is bright and offers clear and colorful image. The viewing angles have a wide range. The resolution is 720 x 1440 pixels. The pixel density is low but completely as per the standard of this price range. 

An important point: the screen of the Alcatel 3x does not have Gorilla Glass protection. In everyday use, it is easy to make scratches on it. We recommend using it with care and attention.  

Fingerprint scanner

Directly below the lens on the back panel of the phone is the fingerprint scanner. It works with minimal delay compared to more expensive models on the market. 

Performance

The Alcatel 3x is based on a 1.28 GHz quad-core processor in the form of the MediaTek MT6739 chip. It easily achieves the performance set by this class of phones. It is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The latter can be expanded if necessary with a microSD memory card. 

The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 operating system. 

Cameras

The Alcatel 3x has a dual main camera - 13 MP and 5 MP. The front camera is a 5 megapixel camera. The manufacturer has provided a 120-degree wide-angle lens. 

The smartphone is equipped with electronic image stabilization (EIS) and dual-tone LED flash. 

Autonomous operation 

When choosing a budget device, it doesn't necessarily mean a verdict - poor level of autonomous operation. In the case of the Alcatel 3x, you get an enviable benchmark. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh. With such a charge, you can count on almost a full day of trouble-free service under moderate load. As with any other phone, the more time the display is active and the higher the brightness level, the faster the charge depletes. 

With a full charge and at maximum brightness, the Alcatel 3x will only consume 15% of its original battery reading in a 90-minute video viewing session. 

Conclusion

The Alcatel 3X smartphone is a representative of the budget segment. It has no default requests for a super-innovative device. It is designed for people who want to have a device with a large display, attractive looks and basic practical features. The device lies nicely in the palm. Its dimensions are: 73.6x153.5x8.75 mm. The construction of the housing makes it non-slip. 

Pros:

• Good feature set for its price;
• Dual camera with additional settings; 
• Excellent battery capacity.

Minuses:

• There's a lot to be desired in terms of the processor;
• Screen can be easily scratched; 
• No fast charging feature;
• Screen resolution is low. 

alcatel 3x (2019) video review

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the alcatel 3x (2019) and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by alcatel.