Alcatel unveils 2018 portfolio at Mobile World Congress featuring 18:9 display resolution

Hot on the heels of a busy 2017, TCL Communications has unveiled its portfolio of devices under the Alcatel brand focusing on premium features as well as 18:9 display resolution for improved content consumption.

Alcatel will be the world’s first brand to deliver an immersive 18:9 display experience across each series in the portfolio, made possible by using custom-built displays leveraging parent company TCL’s award-winning television technology and bringing the immersive entertainment experiences to smartphone customers. The portfolio also features all-new Alcatel experiences such as Face Key, a facial recognition technology, and enhanced camera options that give users more control over how they capture the moments they want to remember and share.

Additionally, TCL Communication is committed to the security of its Alcatel branded devices and will be offering regular Android security updates, on a minimum quarterly basis, on its most popular smartphones, including its all-new 2018 devices.

With Alcatel FullView 18:9 displays, all consumers will experience more screen space across the entire portfolio, offering more room for browsing the Internet, connecting with friends and loved ones via social media, catching up on the latest news and enjoying cinematic views for the entertainment they love. The Alcatel FullView18:9 displays also reduces the width of the phone, making each device feel smaller and easier to hold than comparable devices with the same display size.

“For nearly 20 years, Alcatel has been a leader at delivering high-quality, premium mobile technology experiences that are accessible to consumers around the world,” said Christian Gatti, Global President Alcatel Business Division and Executive Vice President TCL Communication. “As we introduce an all-new direction for our smartphone portfolio, we remain focused and committed to pushing the boundaries of what an affordably priced smartphone can be, providing even richer experiences and flagship-style designs for our customers around the globe.”

Alcatel 5 comes with a suite of intuitive photo editing tools called Social Mode, which will allow you to take photos in a fun and more efficient way. With Social Square, you can review recently captured photos in one half of the screen, while the camera viewfinder remains active in the other half. This enables customers to review pictures as quickly as they take them, while making it possible to take new pictures at the same time. Instant collage lets you mash up your best shots into pre-set arrangements. Each section of the collage is taken one-by-one using the camera viewfinder and shifts to the next shape as you progress through the collage. Photo booth brings back those nostalgic photo moments from the fair or friends’ parties by taking four pictures in a row, one shot per second.

Alcatel 3 series provides several great key experiences such as Alcatel FullView 18:9 displays, SmartCam, Face Key and fingerprint sensors below 200 Euros. The 3- series is designed with beautifully curved lines, sleek 2.5D contoured edge glass, and curved backs, for a comfortable fit.

The Alcatel 3 features an immersive 5.5-inch IPS HD+ display in ultra-compact form factor and beautiful spectrum glossy finishing at 149,99 Euros.
Available from March onwards in three colors: Spectrum Black, Blue and Gold.

The Alcatel 3X offers a larger 5.7-inch IPS HD+ display, more memory and a super wide angle dual rear camera at 179,99 Euros. Available from April onwards in three colors: Metallic Black, Blue and Gold.

The 1-series of smartphone products is Alcatel’s most affordable lineup, providing universal access to great technology for everyone around the world. The 1 series breaks the entry-level stigma of bulky design, low quality displays, poor performance and disappointing camera experiences. This series will include the Alcatel 1X, the first sub 100 Euro device from a major global brand to come with an 18:9 screen.