Alcatel 1SE Light is a new entry-level smartphone announced by Alcatel. The phone, which is a lower model of the Alcatel 1SE (2020) is based on an octa-core CPU from Spreadtrum/UniSoC and comes with dual cameras at the back. As for the display, the device is built around a 6.22-inch HD+ display with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution, and a notch overhead, housing the selfie sensor.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core UNISOC SC9863A CPU clocked at 1.6GHz, along with PowerVR GE8322 GPU. 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via SD card.
Speaking about its photography, the device comes with two sensors at the back, a combination of 13MP main sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP dedicated macro sensor, while a 5MP snapper seats in the notch upfront.
The device comes with dual nano SIM and a dedicated micro-SD slot. It has support for 4G VoLTE network, Fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock, and come with a 4000mAh non-removable battery on the inside.
Alcatel 1SE Light Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
- 4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch
- Announced: 2020, December 18
- Status: Available. Released 2020, December
Design
- Dimensions: 159.16 x 75.2 x 8.65 mm
- Weight: 175 g
- Build: Front/back glass
- Colors: Gray, Blue
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Size: 6.22 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (unconfirmed)
Operating System
- Android 10.0
Hardware
- Chipset: Spreadtrum UniSoC SC9863A
- CPU: Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU and 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: PowerVR GE8322
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Slot: Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card
Cameras
- Main Camera: Dual
- 13 MP, f/1.8 (main)
- 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth)Â
- Features: Dual-LED, Autofocus, Digital zoom
- Resolution: 1080p@30fps,
- Selfie Camera: Single – 5 MP, f/2.2
- Features: FaceID, HDR
- Resolution: 1080p@30fps
Multimedia
- Radio: FM Radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- USB: USB 2.0, USB OTG
- Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP
- NFC: No
- GPS: Yes
Features
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
- Fast Charging: No
Alcatel 1SE Light Price and Availability
The phone comes in two colors – gray and blue and it’s priced at $89.00.