Performance
Powered by different chipsets for different markets—the MediaTek MT6739 for European users and Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 for others—the Alcatel 3L’s performance is modest yet efficient for basic smartphone operations. The accompanying 2GB of RAM ensures the device can handle standard applications and multitasking without significant lag. However, power users might find its limitations during intensive tasks or gaming. Storage is another aspect where compromise is evident: the 16GB of internal memory might require most users to expand it via a microSDXC card, though this uses a shared SIM slot, reducing the Dual SIM capability when used.