At CES 2021, Alcatel smartphones arrived in a trio aimed squarely at budget buyers, launching the Alcatel 3L (2021), Alcatel 1S (2021) and Alcatel 1L (2021) at the same time. All three sit in the affordable price segment and share a waterdrop notch design with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Alongside them, the company also showed the Alcatel 1T 7 Wi-Fi tablet running Android Go Edition.
Here is a clear breakdown of what each model offers, including prices, colour options, release timing and key specifications drawn directly from the launch details.
New Alcatel smartphones at a glance
The three phones cover slightly different needs but stick to the same affordable formula. Each uses an HD Plus display with a waterdrop notch, and the lineup ranges from a 48MP triple-camera model down to a compact Android 11 Go Edition handset.
- Alcatel 3L (2021): EUR 149 (around Rs 13,300), 6.52-inch HD Plus display, 48MP triple rear camera.
- Alcatel 1S (2021): EUR 109 (around 9,700 rupees), 6.52-inch HD Plus display, 13MP triple rear camera.
- Alcatel 1L (2021): EUR 135 (around Rs 9,800), 6.1-inch HD Plus display, Android 11 Go Edition.
Alcatel 3L (2021) price and specifications
The Alcatel 3L (2021) is priced at EUR 149, roughly Rs 13,300, and comes in Jewelery Black and Jewelery Blue. Its sale starts in select markets in March 2021.
It features a 6.52-inch HD Plus display with a waterdrop notch and runs on an octa-core processor. The triple rear camera pairs a 48MP primary sensor with a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor, while an 8MP camera handles selfies.
Alcatel 1S (2021) price and specifications
The Alcatel 1S (2021) costs EUR 109, about 9,700 rupees, and is offered in Elegant Black and Twilight Blue. Sales begin in February.
The phone uses the same 6.52-inch HD Plus display with a waterdrop notch. Its triple rear camera combines a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens.
Alcatel 1L (2021) price and specifications
The Alcatel 1L (2021) is priced at EUR 135, approximately Rs 9,800, and is available in Power Gray and Twilight Blue. It goes on sale in March.
Built on Android 11 Go Edition, it has a 6.1-inch HD Plus display with a waterdrop notch, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The camera setup is a 13MP + 2MP dual rear unit paired with a 5MP front camera.
Alcatel 1T 7 Wi-Fi tablet specifications
Released alongside the new Alcatel smartphones, the Alcatel 1T 7 Wi-Fi is a Wi-Fi-only tablet running Android 10 Go Edition. The 16GB model costs EUR 59, around Rs 5,200, while the 32GB version is priced at EUR 69, roughly 6,100 rupees. It comes in Mint Green and Obsidian Black.
Specifications comparison
| Model | Price | Display | Rear camera | Front camera | Colours | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcatel 3L (2021) | EUR 149 (approx Rs 13,300) | 6.52-inch HD Plus | 48MP + 2MP macro + 2MP depth | 8MP | Jewelery Black, Jewelery Blue | March 2021 |
| Alcatel 1S (2021) | EUR 109 (approx 9,700 rupees) | 6.52-inch HD Plus | 13MP + 2MP depth + 2MP macro | Not stated | Elegant Black, Twilight Blue | February |
| Alcatel 1L (2021) | EUR 135 (approx Rs 9,800) | 6.1-inch HD Plus | 13MP + 2MP | 5MP | Power Gray, Twilight Blue | March |
| Alcatel 1T 7 Wi-Fi | EUR 59 / EUR 69 (16GB / 32GB) | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Mint Green, Obsidian Black | Not stated |
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