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Alcatel 1B (2022)

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The Alcatel 1B (2022) is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores Under £200 Phones · 128 phones
Performance 0.8 /5
Display 1.3 /5
Rear Camera 0.9 /5
Front Camera 1.5 /5
Battery 1.5 /5
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Someone who wants a cheap, compact and simple 4G phone for calls, messaging and light browsing, such as a first handset for a child or a backup device.

Alcatel 1B (2022)

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About the Alcatel 1B (2022)

The Alcatel 1B (2022) sits at the very bottom of the smartphone market, and it is honest about what that means. This is a phone for making calls, sending messages, running a maps app and taking the occasional photo, not for gaming or heavy multitasking. The quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 and 2GB of RAM are the limiting factors, which is why Alcatel ships Android 11 Go Edition, a stripped-back version of Android designed for exactly this class of hardware with lighter versions of Google's core apps. The 5.5-inch screen is small by modern standards, which some buyers will see as a plus: at 146.7mm tall and 172g this is one of the few phones left that genuinely suits one-handed use and small pockets. Practical basics survive, including a 3.5mm headphone socket and a microSD slot that matters a great deal given the 32GB of built-in storage. Set expectations accordingly, though. The 3,000mAh battery is modest, the 8MP camera is basic, and this is a 4G phone with no 5G support.

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Alcatel 1B (2022) vs Alcatel 1S (2021) - Key Differences

Feature Alcatel 1B (2022) Alcatel 1S (2021)
Display 5.5-inch LCD, 720 x 1440 6.52-inch LCD, 720 x 1600
Chipset MediaTek Helio A22, quad-core MediaTek Helio A25, octa-core
Memory 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD to 128GB 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD to 512GB
Battery 3,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
Camera 8MP main, 5MP front 13MP main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth, 5MP front
Weight 172 g 190 g
Dimensions 146.7 x 71.9 x 10.0 mm 165.6 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm
SIM-free price Not available From £99.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Alcatel 1B (2022) worth buying?
The Alcatel 1B (2022) is worth buying only as a simple first phone, a backup handset or a device for someone who mainly calls and texts. With 2GB of RAM and a quad-core Helio A22 it will feel slow with anything demanding, and it receives no further software updates. If you need a phone that copes with modern apps, spend a little more on an entry-level Motorola or Samsung.
Does the Alcatel 1B (2022) have a headphone jack and microSD slot?
Yes to both. There is a 3.5mm headphone socket for wired headphones, and a microSD slot accepting cards up to 128GB. The card slot matters here because the phone only has 32GB of built-in storage, much of which is taken by Android itself.
Does the Alcatel 1B (2022) support 5G?
No. The Alcatel 1B (2022) is a 4G LTE handset with no 5G support at all. For everyday browsing, messaging and video on UK networks 4G is perfectly adequate, but it means the phone cannot take advantage of faster 5G speeds where they are available.
What is Android Go on the Alcatel 1B (2022)?
Android 11 Go Edition is a lightweight version of Android built for phones with limited memory. It uses slimmed-down versions of Google apps such as Maps Go and Gmail Go, which keeps the 2GB of RAM from being overwhelmed. The trade-off is that some apps from the Play Store will run slowly or not at all.
Is the Alcatel 1B (2022) camera good?
No, and it is not intended to be. The single 8MP rear camera takes serviceable photos in bright daylight and struggles badly indoors or after dark, with no stabilisation and no secondary lenses. The 5MP front camera is fine for video calls.
How does the Alcatel 1B (2022) compare to the Alcatel 1S (2021)?
The 1S (2021) is the more capable phone in almost every respect: a much larger 6.52-inch display, an octa-core Helio A25 with 3GB of RAM, a bigger 4,000mAh battery and a triple 13MP camera setup instead of a single 8MP lens. The 1B (2022) counters only on size and weight, being far more compact at 172g and genuinely usable one-handed.
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Alcatel 1B (2022) Specifications

Spec Scores

Under £200 Phones · 128 phones

  • Helio A22
  • Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
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15%
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28%
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45%
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15%
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49%
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100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 5.5 inches
  • 720 x 1440 pixels
  • TFT
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26%
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45%
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79%
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This phone
26%
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61%
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98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Single camera setup
  • 8 MP main camera
  • 1080p video recording
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17%
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30%
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49%
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17%
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41%
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98%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 5 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
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29%
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39%
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92%
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29%
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55%
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92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 3,000 mAh
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30%
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49%
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67%
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30%
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52%
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100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

146.7 x 71.9 x 10

Weight

172 g

SIM

Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 11

Colours

Prime Black, Atlantic Blue

Radio

FM radio

Body

Prime Black, Atlantic Blue

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

8

Primary Camera

8 , f/2.0, 25 mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Primary Selfie Camera

5 , f/2.2, 24 mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

TFT LCD

Display Size

5.5

Display Resolution

720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Helio A22

GPU

PowerVR GE8300

CPU

Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

32GB 2GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - 5031D, 5031G

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.1 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP

USB

microUSB 2.0

NFC

No

GPS

GPS

Battery

Battery

3000

Other

Sensors

Accelerometer