Alcatel 1S (2021) deals
The Alcatel 1S (2021) is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Release date: 25 March 2021
Budget buyers who want a large screen and long battery life for basic calls, messaging, and browsing, and are not concerned with camera quality or app performance.
Alcatel 1S (2021)
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About the Alcatel 1S (2021)
The Alcatel 1S (2021) is a budget Android phone aimed squarely at buyers who want a big screen and simple usability without paying flagship prices. Its main selling point is the 6.52-inch display, which is unusually generous for this end of the market and makes it comfortable for streaming, browsing, and reading text messages without squinting. The triple rear camera looks impressive on paper, but only the 13MP main sensor does meaningful work; the 2MP macro and depth sensors are there mostly to help with background blur in portrait shots rather than adding genuine versatility. Performance from the entry-level MediaTek Helio P22 chipset and 3GB of RAM is adequate for calls, texts, social media, and light web use, but it will feel sluggish with demanding apps or heavy multitasking. The 4000mAh battery is the phone's other strong point, comfortably lasting a full day of light use. This is not a phone for anyone who wants a fast, future-proof device. It suits buyers who need a straightforward, affordable handset with a big screen and long battery life, and who are not chasing camera quality or raw speed.
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Alcatel 1S (2021) vs Alcatel 1 (2021) — Key Differences
| Feature | Alcatel 1S (2021) | Alcatel 1 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52-inch IPS LCD, 720x1600 pixels | 5.0-inch TFT LCD, 480x960 pixels |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh, 10W wired charging | 2,000 mAh |
| Weight | 190 g | 134 g |
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm | 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 mm |
| Storage | 32GB with microSDXC expansion | 8GB/16GB with microSDHC expansion |
| Camera | Triple 13MP + 2MP + 2MP rear, 5MP front | Single 5MP rear, 2MP front |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P22, octa-core, 3GB RAM | MediaTek MT6739, quad-core, 1GB RAM |
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Alcatel 1S (2021) Specifications
Spec Scores
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- Helio P22
- Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
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.
- 6.52 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- IPS
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
- 13 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
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. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 5 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 4,000 mAh
- 10W wired
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
165.6 x 75.6 x 8.8
Weight
190 g
SIM
· Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 11
Colours
Elegant Black, Twilight Blue
Radio
FM radio
Body
Elegant Black, Twilight Blue
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
13
Primary Camera Video
1080p@30fps
Third Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
Display
Type
IPS LCD
Display Size
6.52
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Helio P22
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal Storage
32GB 3GB 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
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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, LE
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
NFC
No
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
4000
Charging
10W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass