Alcatel announced the launch of the A50 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Alcatel A50 phone with 5.2 inches display, Mediatek MT6738 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Alcatel A50 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.2 inches phone comes with IPS display (720 x 1280 px). The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption.
Alcatel A50 specifications
| Brand | Alcatel |
|---|---|
| Name | A50 |
| Model | A50 |
| Release date | 2017 |
Body
The weight of Alcatel A50 is about 5.11 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Alcatel phone are average (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches).
| Weight | 5.11 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| Colors | silver |
| SIM type | Nano SIM |
System
The Alcatel A50 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6738 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 |
Display
The size of A50 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.2 inches IPS display of Alcatel A50 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Alcatel A50 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the A50 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus |
| Flash | Dual LED |
Connectivity
The Alcatel A50 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The A50 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.2, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of A50 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Alcatel phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dragontrail glass |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Alcatel A50, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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