Alcatel 5 Reviews, Specs & Price Compare

6.9/10

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The Alcatel 5 currently has an Informr score of 6.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Android

Operating system

Android

1.5 GHz

Processor

1.5 GHz

5.7"

Screen Size

5.7"

12+ MP

Camera

12+ MP

3000 mAh

Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Overall for a phone with this price range, it’s not bad you get a great design as well and a decent camera and interface you can’t really ask for much more. If Alcatel wants to step up with this phone then need to improve the battery as I feel it affects the performance of the handset. However, if y...
- Stephen Watson, What Mobile

A plastic phone desperate to convince you its metal is rarely a good look, the battery regularly conks out before the end of the day and performance is a bit sluggish. The Alcatel 5 is no disaster, but competition at the price is just too strong these days.
- Andrew Williams, Stuff

Despite a decent screen and solid design, the Alcatel 5 comes across as rather ordinary – until you find out the price. It packs in a lot for such a budget phone, but it's also up against some very strong competition.
- David Nield, TechRadar

So, overall I really want to like the Alcatel 5, and in some areas, I do really like it, but in other areas, I can see they’ve tried, but it doesn’t feel like they’ve tried hard enough, and in the space the Alcatel 5 is in (the £180 mark on Amazon) it’s cutthroat, there are so many Good devices in t...
- Domenico Lamberti, MobileTechTalk

For a price starting at 230 Euros (~$269), interested buyers receive a smartphone with an operating system that is not quite current anymore and has sufficient performance to master all the usual daily tasks. The battery life is also good and the workmanship offers no reason for complaint.
- Mike Wobker, Notebookcheck

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Common Questions

When is the release date?

Alcatel released the 5 on February 26, 2018.

How long is the warranty period?

Alcatel backs up the 5 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

I have 5 problems. Where can should I go for support, replacement or repairs?

If your 5 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Alcatel support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Alcatel's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size

5.7"

The Alcatel 5's screen size is 5.7 inches with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution.

Processor

1.5 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6750 Octa core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).

The phone runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS).

Camera

12+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 12+ megapixel camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 13+ megapixels resolution.

Storage

32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery

3000mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3000 mAh battery.

Alcatel 5 Specs

Overview
Release date	February 26, 2018
Regions available	USA, UK
Networks	GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz LTE: 700/2100/800/900 /1800/2600 MHz Data: GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
SIM card	Nano-SIM
Dual SIM	Yes
Operating System	Android 7.0 Nougat Compare Android Smartphones
Processor	MediaTek MT6750 Octa core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage	32 GB
RAM	3 GB
ROM	No
GPS Type	A-GPS
Digital compass	Yes
Flightmode	Yes
Hearing Aid Compatible	Unknown
TTY/TDD	Unknown
Noise Cancellation	Yes
SAR	Head: 0.92 W/kg Body: 0.94 W/kg
Languages	English
Manufacturer Warranty	1 Year
Accessories Included	USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Power & battery
Type	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity	3000 mAh
Removable Battery	No
Wireless Charging	No
Fast Charging	No
Video Playback Time	Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi)	Unknown
Internet Use (Celluar)	Unknown
Talk Time	Unknown
Standby Time	Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design type	Bar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA	Yes
Material	Aluminium
Colors	Metallic Black, Metallic Gold
Dimensions [H x W x D]	15.235 x 7.11 x 0.845 cm (6 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight	144 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof	No
Rugged design	No
IP Rating	No
Antenna Type	Internal
Changeable Faceplates	No
Display / Screen
Type	Color
Technology	LCD (IPS)
Colors	16.7 million
Resolution	720 x 1440 pixels
Pixel density	282 pixels
Size	5.7 inches
3D	No
Secondary Display	No
Sensors	Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Graphics	Yes
Themes	Unknown
Backlit Illumination	Yes
Zoom / Magnification	Yes
Screen Orientation Lock	Yes
Multi-Touch	Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating	No
Additional Display Features	Capacitive touch screen, 2.5D glass
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key	Yes
Home Key	No
Mute Key	No
Input Type	Touchscreen
Navigation Type	Touchscreen
Predictive Text Entry	Yes
Physical keyboard	No
Voicemail Key	No
Any Key Answer	No
Voice Commands	Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock	Yes
External Volume Control	Yes
External Media Playback Controls	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Call Management
Wi-Fi Calling	Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)	Unknown
Contact List Capacity	Depends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per Contact	Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups	Yes
Auto Answer	Unknown
Voice Activated Dialing	Yes
Photo Caller ID	Yes
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser	Yes
Email Client	Yes
Email Protocols	POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features	Gmail
Messaging	SMS, MMS, IM
Push-to-talk (PTT)	No
Connectivity
USB	USB Type-C
USB OTG Support	Unknown
Infrared	No
Bluetooth	4.2
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs	SBC
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n
WiFi Encryption	WEP/WPA/WPA2
Mobile Hotspot	Yes
WiMAX	No
Memory Expansion Slot	Yes
Expansion Slot Info	MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
PC Synchronization	Yes
TV Out	No
DLNA Support	Unknown
NFC	Unknown
UMA Support	No
Data Tethering Compatibility	Yes
Java Applications	No
Brew Applications	No
ECML / Digital Wallet	Unknown
PictBridge	No
Camera
Main Camera
Aperture	ƒ/ 2.2
Resolution	12+ megapixels
Dual lens	No
Zoom	Yes
Flash	Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info	Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats	MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters	Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution	13+ megapixels
Zoom	Yes
Additional Front Camera Info	Dual camera feature (5 MP 2nd camera)
Video Recording Parameters
Audio / Video
Audio Playback	Yes
Audio Formats	AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, MP4, M4A, WMA, WAV
Radio	Unknown
Video Playback	Yes
Video Playback Formats	3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Mobile TV	No
Streaming Video	Yes
External Speakers	Yes
Headset Jack	3.5mm
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Vibration Alert	Yes
Downloadable Ringtones	Yes
Ringtone Composer	No
Ringer ID	Yes
Haptic Feedback Vibration	Yes
Speakerphone	Yes
Apps
To-Do / Task List	Unknown
Calendar	Yes
World Clock	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Stop Watch	Yes
Timer	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Currency Converter	Unknown
Weather	Yes
Stocks	Unknown
Maps	Yes
NotePad	Unknown
Voice Memos / Recorder	Unknown
Games	Downloadable
Apps	Downloadable
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