Alcatel announce the 1X and 1C entry level 1 series phones at CES 2019, Android Go joins the line up
For many buyers the world over, the purchasing decision isn't which overpriced slab of glass will I buy, their decision is more what is the cheapest device I can get.
As such the budget end of the spectrum is an important market segment, especially where reliability and security are concerned.
Alcatel is a major player in the Australian mobile market and has for years provided devices to the lower end of the market. Today, they have taken the wraps of their latest 1-series phones: the 1X and 1C.
While Australian pricing and availability are yet to be announced we're confident both will make their way here.
Alcatel 1X
The Alcatel 1X is an 18:9 HD device with Alcatel's "Full View Display" with 83% screen to body ratio. The 5.5-inch device packs 2GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage and an expandable SD card slot. Running Android 8.1 out of the box with the 1X, you're starting with a relatively modern flavour of Android.
The 1X includes dual rear camera sensors in a 13MP + 2MP configuration to provide post-processing for image blur, refocusing and bokeh effects. While this may not be the most powerful device on the market, it seems to really deliver more than the entry-level devices historically did.
Alcatel 1C
While the 1C is the lower end model of the 2019 1 series devices it does have Android Go Edition along for the ride. This means that buyers are secure knowing that they'll continue to get regular security updates for a few years to come. At the entry level, we think that is an important differentiator.
The 1C includes a 5.37-inch 18:9 display with a 77.5% screen to body ratio, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage and an SD card slot. Sensor wise it's packing a 5MP rear facing and 2MP front facing camera.
We are waiting for Alcatel Australia to get back to us with pricing and availability of the 1 Series.
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