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Alcatel A50 review

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The Alcatel A50 currently has an Informr score of 5.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 10 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
No
OS
OS
No
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
5.2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.2"
13+ MP
Camera
Camera
13+ MP
2800 mAh
Battery

What the Critics Are Saying...

Mobile Syrup
Mobile Syrup

The A50 is a great entry-level phone that is inoffensive in all the right ways.

- Sameer Chhabra, Mobile Syrup
Absolute Geeks
Absolute Geeks

While the Light Show and Colour Changer apps offer something new to mobile technology, the A5 itself doesn’t do much to excite phone users. I’ve found more negative aspects of the phone rather than positive and that’s just not how you want to feel about a phone that looks as neat a...

- Jolene D'silva, Absolute Geeks
Phone Scoop
Phone Scoop

The A50 has good intentions, but veers off the road into a hellscape of bad execution. It delivers an uneven experience that make it a highly questionable purchase. On its own, without the SnapBak attachments, the hardware is acceptable for such a low-cost device. The components are put together wel...

- Eric M. Zeman, Phone Scoop
Canadian Reviewer
Canadian Reviewer

Alcatel has the right thing in mind with the Alcatel A50. Not only is this a solid all around device that will satisfy most users looking for a no frills yet multifunctional smartphone.

- Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla, Canadian Reviewer
TechRadar
TechRadar

Alcatel is still taking a gimmicky approach to the budget Android phone market, but a flashy LED array fails to mask a long list of distinctly disappointing compromises.

- Simon Hill, TechRadar
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Alcatel backs up the A50 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.

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Screen Size
5.2"

The Alcatel A50's screen size is 5.2 inches with x pixels resolution.
Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a MediaTek MTK6738 Quad core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).
OS
No

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.
Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 13+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.
Battery
2800mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2800 mAh battery. Alcatel's performance ratings are 18.8 days standby time, 780 minutes.

Alcatel A50 Specs

Overview
Release Date July 10, 2017
Regions Available USA, Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System
Processor MediaTek MTK6738 Quad core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Noise Cancellation
SAR Head: 0.63 W/kg
Body: 1.4 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Data Cable, Manual, USB Power Adapter
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Details
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT)
Wi-Fi Calling
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot
Memory Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC
Data Tethering Compatibility
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 13+ Megapixels
Zoom
Flash
 Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, HDR, Time lapse mode
Video Recording Formats
 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
 5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
 Front camera flash
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density 282 pixels
Size 5.2 inches
Secondary Display
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, Dragontrail glass, 2D glass
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2800 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Video Playback Time Up to 351 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 780 minutes
Standby Time Up to 18.8 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Aluminium
Colors Metal Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 14.6 x 7.2 x 0.8 cm (5.8 x 2.8 x 0.3 in)
Weight 146 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof
Rugged design
IP Rating
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Alcatel A5, Pulsemix
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