Alcatel A7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

8
Bad:

1

Pros:

The large 18:9 display is bright and vivid, Apps open fairly quickly, and the 2GB RAM is adequate. Animations aren't very smooth, but that's true of most budget phones, You get a mostly stock build of Android 8.1 Oreo, MicroUSB is still the norm for sub-$...
Low pric, Long-lasting battery
Decent price, Decent performance, Great battery life.

Cons:

The glossy back casing attracts fingerprints and smudges, and it scratches fairly easily, Photos taken on the Alcatel 7 are not very good, and the camera application is laggy, You can only buy this on MetroPCS
Lots of bloatwar, Sluggish performanc, Cheap design

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Last revision on July 3, 2019

Reviewers Liked

The large 18:9 display is bright and vivid, Apps open fairly quickly, and the 2GB RAM is adequate. Animations aren't very smooth, but that's true of most budget phones, You get a mostly stock build of Android 8.1 Oreo, MicroUSB is still the norm for sub-$
Low pric, Long-lasting battery
Decent price, Decent performance, Great battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

The glossy back casing attracts fingerprints and smudges, and it scratches fairly easily, Photos taken on the Alcatel 7 are not very good, and the camera application is laggy, You can only buy this on MetroPCS
Lots of bloatwar, Sluggish performanc, Cheap design
Average camera, Uncertainty about future Android updates

Expert reviews and ratings

These days, you don't have to spend much to get a phone that satisfies most of your needs. Finding a handset that actually fails in multiple areas is challenging with Android and iOS being nearly perfected and mobile processors and components more...

By Tom's Guide on September 04, 2018

During our review period, I asked several people for their thoughts on the Alcatel 7. Almost universally, people thought the device felt pretty cheap. On its face, that's not a great sign. But, when I asked those same people how much they thought the...

By AndroidGuys on August 31, 2018

The Alcatel A7 is your typical mid-range Android smartphone; it offers a neat design, good screen, middle-of-the-road performance and a workmanlike camera. It's not really lacking in any category, but predictably doesn't quite reach the lofty heights of...

By TechRadar on March 15, 2018

There are tons of Android smartphones available at the moment that includes lineups from known brands and some new ones. This particular one from Alcatel has announced a couple of months ago in 2017 and is finally available here in the UAE. The sub-800...

By T3 on March 01, 2018

An inexpensive smartphone that gives you the basics and a little more. Don't expect speed or a fantastic camera, but for under £200, we think the Alcatel A7 does a good...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on February 01, 2018

There aren't very many good budget phones in the United States. There are a few standouts, like the Nokia 6.1 and Moto G6, but most pale in comparison to budget devices sold in Asia and parts of Europe.Alcatel, a sub-brand of TCL, is somewhat well...

By Android Police on September 09, 2018

TCL brand Alcatel on Thursday expanded its A series with the launch of the A5 LED and A7 smartphones. Both new models are targeted at young buyers and are touted to deliver unique experiences to take on the competition. The A5 LED is specifically...

By Gadgets360 on November 10, 2017

The Alcatel A7 is an unremarkable budget smartphone in many respects, but its big screen and even bigger battery will help it stand out from other handsets currently on the...

By TechRadar on September 02, 2017

Alcatel announced four smartphones and a smartwatch for kids at the IFA 2017 congress. Phone-wise we got the Idol 5S, followed by the slightly dialed down Idol 5, the battery-conscious A7 and dual camera-equipped A7 XL.The Idol 5S is the most refined of...

By GSMArena on August 31, 2017

A7 se destaca frente aos rivais com ótimo desempenho para tarefas básicas, bom conjunto de câmeras e bateria satisfatória, além de ter diferenciais como leitor de impressões digitais e slots separados para chips SIM e cartão microSD, sendo seus...

By Tudocelular on February 07, 2018

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