The new Alcatel 1s, 3, and 3L improve the specs of Alcatel’s most affordable Android phones with features like more RAM, and taller displays with a notch. While these specific models aren’t coming to the US, carrier-exclusive models with minor spec changes have in the past.
- 1s: Similar to the 1x announced earlier this year (which came to Cricket as the Onyx,) but with 3 GB of RAM, automatic scene detection in the camera app, an octa-core processor (Spreadtrum SC9863A), and Android 9 (Pie). Like the 1x, it has a 5.5″ tall (2:1 ratio) HD display, dual rear cameras, and a fingerprint reader.
- 3: Has a taller (19.5:9) display thanks to a small notch for the selfie camera. It’s also HD and measures 5.9 inches. It comes in two mirrored gradient finishes: blue-purple and black-blue. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and 3 GB of RAM. It has dual rear cameras, a fingerprint reader, and a 3,500 mAh battery. It also has both a memory card slot and 3.5mm audio jack.
- 3L: Identical to the 3, but with 2GB of RAM and a textured back. Some versions leave out the fingerprint reader as well.
