Alcatel 3 2025

Name: Alcatel 3 2025
Brand: Alcatel

Display6.52" 576 x 1280 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)

Main camera8MP

Battery5010 mAh

4.9GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2025, May 21

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

164.4 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)

Weight

185 g (6.53 oz)

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 400 nits

Size

6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)

Platform

Android 15 (Go edition)

Chipset

Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

IMG8322

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Type

eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

Modules

8 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF or 13 MP, AF (region dependent)

Features

LED flash

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Features

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

NFC

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

5010 mAh

Misc

Colors

Space Gray, Teal Blue

Models

T451H

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

6.52" IPS, 400 nits brightness400 nits and 215 ppi density mean the screen is readable indoors and in moderate light, but sunlight legibility will be limited and text looks soft at arm's length.

performance

Unisoc SC9863A octa-core, 3GB/4GB RAMThis budget chipset runs everyday apps and light browsing smoothly, but expect stutters in heavy multitasking, demanding games, or intensive photo editing.

battery

5010mAh, roughly full day light-to-moderate useAbout 14 to 16 hours of mixed browsing, messaging, and calls on a single charge, or around 6 to 8 hours if you stream video continuously.

camera

8MP or 13MP main, 5MP selfie, 1080p videoThe main sensor handles daytime snapshots and indoor scenes with the LED flash, but struggles in low light and offers no zoom; the 5MP front camera is basic for video calls.

storage

64GB or 128GB eMMC 5.1, microSDXC expandableeMMC 5.1 is slower than modern UFS, so app launches and file transfers feel sluggish compared to newer phones; the microSDXC slot lets you add up to terabytes of cheap storage for media.

connectivity

LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPSLTE and Wi-Fi n are standard for 2025, but Bluetooth 4.2 is aging and drains battery faster on wireless headphones; multi-band GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, BDS) ensures decent location lock in cities.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design62

Display52

Performance26

Camera56

Battery58

Value49

GoSolo Verdict

The Alcatel 3 2025 is a no-frills budget phone for calls, texts, and basic apps, with a roomy 6.52-inch display and a capacious 5010mAh battery that ekes out a full day. The Unisoc chip and low-density screen feel dated even for the entry tier, and the camera is genuinely weak—don't expect it to do anything well except in bright daylight.

Strengths · 4

Large 6.52-inch screen and 5010mAh battery deliver all-day endurance for light use without needing to charge mid-evening
MicroSDXC slot and dual SIM flexibility suit buyers in emerging markets who swap carriers or load phones with media
Android 15 Go edition keeps the system lean and responsive on low RAM, useful if you're juggling only a handful of apps
Compact at 8.8mm and light at 185g, comfortable to hold for long calls

Trade-offs · 3

Unisoc SC9863A stumbles badly under any real load—multitasking lags, heavy apps and gaming stutter noticeably
215 ppi and 400 nits on a 6.52-inch LCD mean text looks soft and the screen washes out in direct sunlight
8MP or 13MP main camera has no zoom, struggles in low light, and video is capped at 1080p with no stabilization