IFA 2017: Alcatel Launches The Idol 5S, Idol 5, A7 XL, And A7

Alcatel is making noise at IFA 2017 by launching 4 new phones at once. They launched the Alcatel Idol 5S, Idol 5, A7 and the A7 XL. These are meant to be phones that can cover the budget phones up to the premium phones.

Alcatel A7

First up is the Alcatel A7 which is the most affordable of the bunch. It has a 5.5 inch 1080p display, octa-core processor, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable storage, 16 MP main camera and a 4,000 mAh battery. This is a pretty solid spec sheet in this price range.

Alcatel A7 Specs

Display: 5.5 inch FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 resolution at 401 ppi

CPU: 2.5 GHz 64 Bit Mediatek MT6750T octa core processor

RAM: 3 GB

ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB

Back Camera: 16 MP f/2.0 w/ PDAF and dual-tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8 MP w/ LED flash

Battery: 4,000 mAh w/ fast charging

OS: Android 7.0 Nougat

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, HSPA+, LTE Cat 13, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, FM Radio, GPS, A GPS

Others: Fingerprint sensor

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Dimensions: 152.7 x 76.5 x 9 mm

Weight: 164 g

Price: EUR 229.99 (PHP 14,020)

Alcatel A7 XL

Up next is the Alcatel A7 XL. You can already see what's different here. It is the bigger version of the A7 with a 6 inch 1080p IPS LCD display, dual camera setup, a 4,000 mAh battery, an octa core Mediatek MT6750S processor and 3 GB of RAM. The dual camera is a combo of a 12 MP sensor + 2 MP for bokeh effect.

Alcatel A7 XL Specs

Display: 6.0 inch FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ Asahi Dragontrail Glass at 367 ppi

CPU: 2.5 GHz 64 GB Mediatek MT6750S octa core processor

RAM: 3 GB

ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB

Back Camera: 12 MP + 2 MP w/ PDAF and dual tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 5 MP w/ LED Flash 

Battery: 4,000 mAh w/ fast charging

OS: Android 7.1 Nougat

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, HSPA+, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, FM Radio, GPS, A GPS

Others: Fingerprint sensor

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Dimensions: 159.6 x 81.5 x 8.7 mm

Weight: 175 g 

Price: EUR 279.99 (PHP 17,067)

Alcatel Idol 5

The Alcatel Idol 5 is the third in line. It has a 5.2 inch 1080p display, a quad-core Mediatek MT6753, 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable storage, 13 MP main camera and a 2,800 mAh battery.

Alcatel Idol 5 Specs

Display: 5.2 inch FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 resolution at 423 ppi

CPU: 1.3 GHz quad core processor

RAM: 3 GB

ROM: 16 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 256 GB

Back Camera: 13 MP f/2.0 w/ PDAF and dual tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 5 MP f/2.4

Battery: 2,800 mAh

OS: Android 7.1 Nougat

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, HSPA+, LTE Cat 13, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, FM Radio, GPS, A GPS

Others: Fingerprint sensor, micro USB

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Dimensions: 148 x 73 x 7.5 mm

Weight: 155 g

Price: EUR 239.99 (PHP 14,630)

Alcatel Idol 5S

Last but not the least, the Alcatel Idol 5S is their most premium offering priced at EUR 399.99. It has a Mediatek Helio P20 processor clocked at 4.0 Ghz. It also has a 5.2 inch IPS LCD display at 1080p, 12 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera.

Alcatel Idol 5S Specs

Display: 5.2 inch FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 resolution 401 ppi

CPU: 4.0 GHz Helio P20 octa core processor

RAM: 3 GB

ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 256 GB

Back Camera: 12 MP f/2.0 w/ PDAF and dual tone LED flash

Selfie Camera: 8 MP w/ LED flash

Battery: 4,000 mAh w/ fast charging

OS: Android 7.1 Nougat

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, HSPA+, LTE Cat 13, Bluetooth 4.2, FM Radio, GPS, A GPS

Others: Fingerprint sensor, micro USB, NFC

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Dimensions: 148.6 x 72 x 7.5 mm

Weight: 147 g

Price: EUR 399.99 (PHP 23,380)

What can you say about Alcatel's newest offerings? Are they up to par to 2017's offering?

Let's also wait for further announcements if they'll be available locally too.

Let us know in the comments below!

Source: GSMarena