Alcatel 3x

TCL Communications has today launched a pair of new budget phones dubbed the Alcatel 3X and Alcatel 1SE. Both the phones run Android 10, come in a trio of colors, and have a waterdrop notch at the top. The Alcatel 1SE features three cameras at the back, while the Alcatel 3X packs a more powerful quad rear camera setup.

The Alcatel 1SE is powered by the entry-level Unisoc SC9863A chip paired with 3 gigs of RAM and a meager 32GB onboard storage. Alcatel 3X, on the other hand, relies on the octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor ticking alongside 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Here’s a quick look at the specifications of TCL’s new budget phones:

Alcatel 1SE, Alcatel 3X specifications

	Alcatel 1SE	Alcatel 3X
Display	6.22-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio 87.18% screen-to-body ratio	6.52-inch HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio 89% screen-to-body ratio
Processor	Unisoc SC9863A	MediaTek Helio P22
RAM	3GB	4GB
Storage	32GB Expandable up to 32GB	64GB Expandable up to 256GB
Rear Camera	13MP (F/2.2) primary 5MP (F/2.2) ultra-wide 2MP (F/2.4) depth	16MP (F/1.8) primary 5MP (F/2.2) ultra-wide 2MP (F/2.4) macro 2MP (F/2.4) depth
Front Camera	5MP (F/2.2)	8MP (F/2.0)
Battery	4000mAh	5,000mAh
Colors	Agate Green, Power Gray	Jewelry Black, Jewelry Green
Software	Android 10	Android 10
Dimensions	159.16 x 75.2 x 8.6mm	165 x 75 x 9.0mm
Weight	175 grams	186 grams

(Note: This table is best viewed in landscape mode on mobile)

Alcatel 1SE, Alcatel 3X price & availibility

TCL says the Alcatel 3X will go on sale next month in Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa priced at €149 EUR (~$160). As for the cheaper Alcatel 1SE, it costs €99 (~$110) and will hit the shelves this month. Here’s a closer look at the design of TCL’s new offerings: