Alcatel 3026G 3G Features | Pricing | Specs

Alex Kidman

Last updated: Dec 24, 2020

If your phone needs are for a simple and easy-to-use handset, the Alcatel 3026G 3G could be your perfect device.

2.8 inches

Display size

240 x 320px

128MB

Internal storage

950 mAh

Battery size

Finder rated as Average vs similar phones

128MB

Memory (RAM)

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Display

Display Size

2.8 inches

Resolution

240 x 320px

Pixels per inch (PPI)

143 ppi

Camera

Rear camera aperture size

Video recording

480p

Physical Dimensions

Dimensions

106mm x 55.4mm x 16.9mm

Weight

108g

Connectivity

NFC

Wi-Fi

N/A

Network category speed

N/A

Power, storage and battery

Processor

Single-core 460MHz, 32-bit

RAM

128MB

Operating system

Custom

Internal storage

128MB

External storage support

Up to 32GB

Battery capacity

950mAh

Device features

Headphone jack

Yes

Fingerprint sensor

Water resistance rating

N/A

Wireless charging

Launch price (RRP)	$79
Launch date	23/07/2018

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Alex Kidman

A multi-award winning journalist, Alex has written about consumer technology for over 20 years. He has written and edited for virtually every Australian tech publication including Gizmodo, CNET, PC Magazine, Kotaku and more. He has also been the Editor of Gizmodo Australia, PC Mag Australia, CNET.com.au and the Tech and Telco section at Finder. Alex has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New England and a serious passion for retro gaming.

Where to buy

Buy at eBay

What's in this guide?

Design
Camera
Performance
Battery
Early verdict
Pricing and availability
Alcatel 3026G 3G specifications

There's plenty of choice in the smartphone world, but not everyone wants or needs a complex phone capable of running hundreds of apps at once. For some of us, a phone is just a communications device used for making calls and sending texts. At that level, a smartphone is overkill and can be a nuisance if you're not a fan of touchscreen input. If what you favour is more of a classic flip phone design, the Alcatel 3026G 3G should meet your simple needs well.

Design

2.8-inch display
SOS button for emergencies

The Alcatel 3026G 3G doesn't stray far from the classic notes of flip phone design, which means it's compact, even when fully flipped open, measuring at 106 x 55 x 17 mm with a carrying weight of 240g. As is common with flip phones, it doesn't feature a particularly large display, with just a 2.8-inch LCD screen. At 240 x 320 pixel resolution, it's also not going to be particularly sharp, but that doesn't really matter for a phone that's mostly about taking and making calls anyway.
One unique feature of the Alcatel 3026G 3G is the inclusion of an SOS button on the surface of the phone. You can pre-program the button to dial an emergency contact, so if the worst does happen and you need help quickly, it'll dial out at the tap of a single button, rather than having to flip the phone open.

Camera

Very rudimentary camera

Back when flip phones were a hot commodity, mobile phone photography was in its infancy. We've come a very long way since then, but the Alcatel 3026G 3G's in-built camera certainly hasn't. It features a single rear-mounted 2MP camera, and that's not likely to deliver particularly stunning results. Again, that's a function of its price and intended market. There's no front-facing camera, so you're also not going to be able to take any selfies or have any video calling adventures with the Alcatel 3026G 3G.

Performance

Custom OS built for calls and texts

Alcatel knows full well that the market for flip phones is one that doesn't give a hoot about operating systems or apps, but instead wants a simple interface for navigating basic phone functions. That's what you'll get from the Alcatel 3026G 3G, because it's running its own custom operating system that provides just a few basic functions. Shortcut keys can switch between these functions, so you're not going to be stuck wondering where a particular feature is.
The Alcatel 3026G 3G is, as the name suggests, a 3G-only device, so it's also not one that's going to be notably fast in data terms. Once again, that's really a function of its intended market purpose. 4G in a device like this at the time of writing would be overkill. The model sold in Australia is typically network-locked to Vodafone.

Battery

950mAh battery
Charging cradle

On paper, the Alcatel 3026G 3G's 950mAh battery doesn't sound very impressive. Top-end mobiles these days pack more than 4,000mAh battery capacities into their frames. However, those are largely for phones that use a lot more power on a daily basis, not simple feature phones like the Alcatel 3026G 3G.
Keeping it simple means that it can boast of battery life up to eight days in standby mode and up to 4.5 hours of talk time. That's a pretty decent single chat, but if you do worry about the battery conking out, you also won't have to worry about fiddly cables or easily lost chargers. The Alcatel 3026G 3G comes with a custom charging dock that you simply drop the phone into in order to top up its battery.

Early verdict

It's not fancy, but the Alcatel 3026G 3G is entirely suitable for folks who don't want or need a smartphone.

Pricing and availability

Price

RRP $79

Where to buy

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