Alcatel 3C could be the next budget phone with 18:9 near bezel-less screen

Normally, phones with the new and trendy 18:9 screen aspect ratio for a near bezel-less and full view effect are only found on mid-range and high-end models.

Alcatel 3C

Recently, local brands like Cloudfone and Cherry Mobile has released really affordable smartphones with that type of tall full view screens.

Related: Alcatel 3C with 6-inch 18:9 screen now official

Today, we spotted a news stating that TCL will join the party! The company will soon reveal the Alcatel 3C, a budget-friendly smartphone with 18:9 screen aspect ratio.

Specs-wise, the handset will feature a 6-inch HD+ 1440 x 720 screen at 269 ppi. Inside, it'll only have a quad-core MediaTek MT8321 processor clocked at 1.3GHz.

The phone will also have 1GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage up to 128GB, 3,000mAh battery, 8MP main camera, and 5MP selfie camera.

Alcatel 3C Specs

Display: 6-inch HD+ IPS 1440 x 720 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass at 269 ppi 

CPU: 1.3GHz MT8321 quad-core processor

GPU: Mali-400

RAM: 1GB 

ROM: 16GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128GB (dedicated)

Rear Camera: 8MP w/ AF and LED flash

Selfie Camera: 5MP w/ LED flash

Battery: 3,000mAh

OS: Android 7.0 Nougat

Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, g, proximity, light

Others: Fingerprint sensor, Colors: metallic black, metallic, blue, and metallic gold

Dimensions: 161 x 76 x 7.9 mm

Weight: 169 g

Price: TBC

According to leaks, the Alcatel 3C in metallic black, metallic, blue, and metallic gold will sell in Europe for no more than 120 Euros (around PHP 7K).

Stay tuned for more info!

Sources: PhoneArena, Winfuture