| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $150.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 230 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
|
| Launch | Announced | 2017, February. Released 2017, July |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 142 x 70.5 x 8.6 mm (5.59 x 2.78 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | - | |
| SIM |
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
|
| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC |
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.0 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 1280x720 | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS | |
| NFC | No | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2460 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | Colors | White, Gray |
| Models | 5046Y, 5046U, 5046D, 5046I | |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the alcatel A3
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the alcatel A3 presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive responsive IPS LCD measuring 5 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm). Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 2460mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The alcatel A3 proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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