Alcatel A30 GSM (AT&T/T-Mobile) - 16 GB - Black – Unlocked - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads

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Product Specifications

Fast 1.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 quad-core processor with 16 GB Internal memory and 2 GB RAM with expandable up to 32GB with microSD card
Enjoy the best of Google Android 7.0 Nougat, including Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail and more
Offers and ads, including personalized deals and recommendations, display on the phone’s lockscreen
Stunning 5” HD display with Asahi Glass, plus an 8 MP main camera and 5 MP selfie camera
GSM Unlocked with a 2-year factory warranty – Optimized for most major GSM networks including AT&T and T-Mobile across voice/text, 2G, 3G & 4G data speeds
Prime members get unlimited access to Prime movies and TV shows, Prime Music, storage on Prime Photos, deals, and more with a pre-installed selection of Amazon apps

Product Description

Model:GSM | Offer Type:Prime Exclusive - With Offers & Ads Never miss those memorable moments thanks to the Alcatel A30’s variety of camera modes like Time-lapse to create videos with stunning effects. The A30 also comes with a sharp 5-inch HD display and 4G LTE connectivity, making sure that you can enjoy your favorite YouTube videos in high quality while on the go. Simple to use with gesture controls like tap to wake and flip to mute also come with the A30, making it a feature-packed smartphone that’s easy to use.

Product Reviews

Good budget back up phone

I purchase this sorely to back up my primary phone so my concerns are voice, cell service and wifi quality and so far it fits my needs. When I first open the box noticed that it looks as good as the pictures (looks like a quality build phone) with the metal on the edges, fancy looking back that feels like plastic when touched. Call and cell range quality seems good on T-mobile in my area and internet seems fine while I check emails, google maps (no 802.11ac) overall the phone is fast enough to handy daily task. Screen is sharp and clear, surprisingly, even 1080p Youtube videos look good, touch screen is responsive also. Software looks pretty close to stock Android with the latest version Nougat and everything seems to work with very little bloatware installed unless you consider Amazon apps as bloatware.Since this is just a spare phone for me, not going to post benchmarks or compare higher end phone, I’m sure other reviewers will cover that, but did include some indoor/outdoor pictures taken with it.

Great Little Device!

For the low $60 Amazon Prime Exclusive price, I wasn’t expecting such a solid little device! I thought I’d receive something akin to the cheesy plasticky phones you see hanging on hooks in supermarkets next to the cheesy phone plan cards. Nope! This one is a little gem, especially for the low cost!I initially became interested in the phone because it comes with Android Nougat 7.0 right out of the box, and is compatible with my T-Mobile service.Here are the pluses I’ve discovered over the past two days I’ve owned it:1. Solid, thin, comfortable to hold build: Attractive metal frame around the entire perimeter of the phone, with metal buttons to match. There are more expensive devices out there that are equipped with plastic buttons. I like the textured on/off button. Yes, the back cover is plastic, but it is attractive and has a nice texture to it. The solid feeling/weight of the device gives you an idea why Alcatel provides a 2 year warranty on it.2. Vibrant display: It’s 720 x 1280 pixels, with a pixel density of 294 ppi. That may sound anemic compared to mid-tier and “flagship” phones, but it’s more than adequate for the average person that needs everyday basic functionality. Don’t expect a Samsung Galaxy 8 display at this price point. Personally, I find the Alcatel display to be pleasantly sharp and vivid–and I’m coming from a BLU Vivo XL phone that had an AMOLED display.3. Dragontrail glass screen. It’s not as slippery smooth as my wife’s BLU Life One X2 screen, but, it’s still quite decent. I have always been a Gorilla Glass stalwart, and was wondering if Dragontrail glass would inspire the same confidence. My online search (click on following link) allayed my apprehensions: https://www.fastcompany.com/1719138/dragontrail-vs-gorilla-super-tough-glass-game4. Loud FRONT facing speaker. Works nicely for hands free speakerphone calls, as well as listening to music and Youtube videos, etc. Nice job, Alcatel!5. Android Nougat 7.0 OS. It had a slight learning curve, coming straight from Lollipop, but I caught on in fairly short order.6. Amazon ads are a NON-ISSUE for me. They show up as a small horizontal notification ribbon on the opening screen. If I’m not interested in the offer, I simply ignore it and enter my PIN code to unlock the device. Bada Bing Bada Boom!7. Nice gesture features, including: Double tap on screen for waking up the device; Quick double click of the on/off button for opening the camera without having to fumble around to unlock the device first. I like being able to snap an interesting shot at a moment’s notice.There are more awesome gestures I haven’t mentioned, as well. Check them out on Alcatel’s website, or on GSMArena.8. Battery life is good. I have gotten through a whole day of mixed usage before having to recharge.9. It has T-Mobile supported VoLTE functionality, which basically means the voice clarity is crystal clear on both ends, given the signal is carried over an LTE connection instead of a 3G connection. Good stuff!Now, for the issues some people may find objectionable. But remember, this is a $60 device. If you want “flagship” performance, go buy a “flagship” device for $700 more, instead of dismissing the A30 as a piece of junk.1. Speed: Yes, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor can be a little laggy, but, it gets the job done. It’s unrealistic to buy a “Ford Fiesta”, and expect it to burn rubber like a “Shelby Cobra”. I am typically tapping into 1.5GB of the available 2GB of RAM. To help things along, I close background apps that aren’t being used.2. Photos/Video: If you like to take pristine quality photos and video in low light, this is not the device for you. It does, however, take decent quality shots in well lit indoor and outdoor settings. For photos that absolutely MUST sparkle in every lighting situation, I carry my Canon S90 pocket camera with me :)3. Games: This will handle games that aren’t graphically demanding. Not an issue for me, I use my Kindle Fire 6 HD for that. ;)Oh, and gasp! …. I’m using this as my “daily driver”. Yes, I deem it worthy of that to meet my needs in everyday use. I don’t need a Ferrari to go to the grocery store. A Toyota Corolla does just fine. :) This baby is a keeper!

Four stars for Verizon users, 3 for AT&T and T-Mobile customers as there is a better option for those carriers

The Alcatel A30 is another low cost phone being subsidized with ads for Amazon Prime members. It sells for $60, the same price as the Blu R1 HD that I reviewed a few months ago. The Alcatel, however, has a version that works with Verizon. Blu’s phone only works with GSM providers like AT&T and T-Mobile here in the USA.If you’re on Verizon this is the least expensive phone out there. If you’re not the Blu is the better option at this price point. The Blu phone is faster, better built, and has better video options for its camera.

So far, so GREAT!

I received this phone today. I quickly realized I had to go to the Verizon store to buy a nano sim, as my current one was the larger size. When I went to the Verizon store, the computers did not see this model phone as one of their approved phones. I showed them the box that said it was compatible. They had to do a sort of system override for the computers to switch my line to this phone. I took great care of my previous phone (LG G4) and when it stopped working one day for no reason (after 1 yr 4 months), I decided no longer was I going to pay $700 for phones that do not last. What luck that Amazon has provided this phone. Once activated I realized while a little slower than my LG G4, it did everything the LG G4 could do! The set up was so easy and all my favorite Amazon and Google aps were installed without some of the junk that came on my Verizon purchased phone (ex. NFL mobile that you can’t delete). It has only been one day with this phone, but I have a good feeling about it. I am so glad that there is an affordable option. $700 phones are ridiculous!

Over Heats! Looses Connections! Glitchy Screen

Bought 2 phones Blu lg and this regret One of those after the expiration date to be returned it proves it’s worth and your stuck with something that’s regretted not happy at all with this phone seems to have it’s own wants and having multiple windows open drains battery and looses connection to with wifi causing my usage with att to go over. The charging takes all night to be full and gets very hot not sure if it’s the phone or charger it came with it’s ringtones are laim hard to hear screen dims too dark on it’s own needsmicro nano SIM card and dropped it once having damages as if I threw it so it’s glass is not strong at all For The price was great the fast delivery and gave it the 2 stars Should of bought the Blu phone for myself instead this one. My BF loves his ……

if she’s happy, she’s quite and I’m very

Got it for my wife. she loves it. And as always, if she’s happy, she’s quite and I’m very, very, very, VERRRRY happy.

Grandsons Phones

I bought these phones for my two grandsons. We changed service to T-Mobile and they work great. Most of all, my grandsons are happy. I think for the price they would be hard to beat.

I bought this as a starter smartphone for my mom …

I bought this as a starter smartphone for my mom and she loves it. I also bought a Tracfone bring-your-own-smartphone SIM card which is compatible.

Cheap replacement

Good cheap phone. Needed a quick replacement. Sometimes it freezes up, needs to be restarted, but functions 90%of the time fine. You get what you pay for.

Google it out of your to go list!

Hard to figure out how to change the wall paper because it won’t accept one form the Google play store. Also it keeps on saying Google is unavailable to use OK Google.

Cheap in many ways

The sound is too low, the keyboar is slow, it does not connect to my wifi at the same spot my old phone did. The camera is awful. If there is any movement the photo is blurred.

Five Stars

Excellent

Buy It!

FANTASTIC phone for the price!! Got this for a special needs teenager who breaks everything.He loves the phone and has had no complaints.

Three Stars

Just your normal cheap phone… Nothin much too say except low price

Awesome phone for 60$

I did not expect much from this phone. But understanding I paid 60 bucks for it I am very pleased. Good call quality.

Verizon store would NOT activate. What they don’t tell …

Verizon store would NOT activate. What they don’t tell you is that you MUST have an activated device with a nano sim first, then you can activate this.