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Alcatel 5
Alcatel 5
Alcatel 5
Alcatel 5
Alcatel 5
Alcatel 5
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6.9/10
Informr score
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
Operating system
Android
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
5.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.7"
12+ MP, f/2.2
Camera
Camera
12+ MP, f/2.2
3000 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


What Mobile
What Mobile

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
Stuff
Stuff

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
TechRadar
TechRadar

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
MobileTechTalk
MobileTechTalk

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
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

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


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


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).

OS

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+ MP, f/2.2 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, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat

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Processor MediaTek MT6750 Octa core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 3 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.92 W/kg
Body: 0.94 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Unknown
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB)
NFC Unknown
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
12+ Megapixels, f/2.2
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 / Aperture
13+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Dual camera feature (5 MP 2nd camera)
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density 282 pixels
Size 5.7 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen, 2.5D glass
Power & Battery
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 (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
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
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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