Alcatel A3 XL in South Africa

Alcatel A3 XL Price in South Africa

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    Expected Retail Price

    ZAR3654 ZAR2700

    Price of Alcatel A3 XL in South Africa as of Mar 2026.

    Key Features:

    Brand: Alcatel
    6.0″ display
    MT8735B chipset
    8 MP or 13 MP primary camera
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    Detailed Specifications

    The Alcatel A3 XL is a budget-friendly smartphone that aims to provide a large display and decent performance at an affordable price. With a 6-inch display and Android 7.0 Nougat, it offers a good user experience for those on a tight budget. However, it does have some limitations, such as a lower-end processor and limited internal storage. In this review, we will dive into the various aspects of the Alcatel A3 XL to see how it performs in real-world usage.

    • Network
      Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
    • Launch
      Announced: 2017, January. Released 2017, July
      Status: Discontinued
    • Body
      Dimensions: 165 x 82.5 x 7.9 mm (6.50 x 3.25 x 0.31 in)
      Weight: -
      SIM: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
    • Display
      Type: IPS FL LCD
      Size: 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~72.9% screen-to-body ratio)
      Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
    • Platform
      OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
      Chipset: Mediatek MT8735B
      CPU: Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
      GPU: Mali-T720MP2
    • Memory
      Card slot - microSDHC (dedicated slot)
      Internal: 8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
    • Main Camera
      Single: 8 MP or 13 MP, AF
      Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
      Video: 1080p@30fps
    • Selfie camera
      Single: 5 MP or 8 MP
      Video:
    • Sound
      Loudspeaker : Yes
      3.5mm jack : Yes
    • Comms
      WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
      Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
      Positioning: GPS
      NFC: No
      Radio: FM radio
      USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
    • Features
      Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
    • Battery
      Type: Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
    • Misc
      Colors: Sideral Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold
      Models: 9008X, 9008A, 9008J, 9008T
      Price: About 180 EUR

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Alcatel A3 XL was officially Released 2017, July.

    The starting retail price for the Alcatel A3 XL in South Africa is currently za ZAR3654. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR2700.

    It features a vibrant 6.0" display outputting a resolution of 720x1280 pixels.

    The primary shooter is a 13 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 1080p quality.

    The device is powered by a reliable 3000 mAh battery to keep you connected all day.