Alcatel Idol Alpha
Price in Bangladesh
Official ৳11,999 Available · brand warranty
Variant
Prices checked 21 February 2026. Official or unofficial: which to buy?
Key specifications
- Display
- 4.7″ IPS LCD
- Chipset
- MediaTek MT6589
- RAM
- 1GB
- Storage
- 8GB
- Rear camera
- 13MP Single
- Selfie camera
- 1.3MP
- Battery
- 2,000mAh
- Network
- 2G, 3G
- OS
- Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
- Weight
- 117g · 7.5mm
Alcatel Idol Alpha overview
The Alcatel Idol Alpha is a smartphone from Alcatel, released in June 2014. It comes with a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display, the MediaTek MT6589 chipset, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. For photography there is a 13MP rear camera and a 1.3MP selfie camera. A 2,000mAh battery powers the phone. The official price of the Alcatel Idol Alpha in Bangladesh starts at ৳11,999.
What's good
What's not
- Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
- Small 2000mAh battery
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
Alcatel Idol Alpha full specifications
Launch
| Brand | Alcatel |
|---|---|
| Model | Idol Alpha |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 13 June 2014 |
| Status | Available |
Platform
| Operating System | Android |
|---|---|
| OS Version | v4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6589 |
| CPU | Quad core, 1.2 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 4 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 28 nm |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX 544 |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 4.7 inches (11.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Density | 312 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 66.22 % |
| Screen Protection | Asahi Dragontrail Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Notch | Yes |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 13 MP, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1.3 MP, Primary Camera |
Body & Design
| Height | 138 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 66.6 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 117 grams |
| Colors | Black, Gold |
Battery
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Standby | Up to 360 Hours(3G) / Up to 720 Hours(2G) |
| Talk Time | Up to 10 Hours(3G) / Up to 20 Hours(2G) |
| Music Play | Up to 24 h |
Memory
| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Expandable Memory | Up to 32 GB |
| RAM | 1 GB |
Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G |
|---|---|
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | Dual SIM (Dual stand-by) |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
Sensors & Security
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
|---|
Audio & Media
| FM Radio | Yes |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
More
| Made By | China |
|---|---|
| Features | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Specifications may differ by region or variant. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Alcatel Idol Alpha in Bangladesh?
The official price of Alcatel Idol Alpha in Bangladesh starts at ৳11,999.
Does Alcatel Idol Alpha support 5G?
No, Alcatel Idol Alpha does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G networks.
How big is the battery of Alcatel Idol Alpha?
Alcatel Idol Alpha has a 2000mAh battery.
Which processor does Alcatel Idol Alpha use?
Alcatel Idol Alpha is powered by the MediaTek MT6589 (Quad core, 1.2 GHz).
When was Alcatel Idol Alpha released?
Alcatel Idol Alpha was released in June 2014.
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