Key Specs
- Screen Size: 4.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Rear-Facing Camera: 5.0 megapixels
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
- Phone Memory (RAM): 1 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) temporarily stores data so that it can be accessed quickly. The size of the RAM determines how efficiently the phone can handle large amounts of information at once, such as switching between several open apps.)
General
- Product Name: Alcatel OneTouch Elevate 4G with 8GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone
- Brand: Unbranded
- Model Number: AL5017AVB
Display
- Screen Size: 4.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 480 x 854 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
Camera
- Integrated Camera: Yes - Front and Back
- Rear-Facing Camera: 5.0 megapixels
Network
- Carrier: Unlocked
- Unlocked: false (Can be used with any carrier, typically by exchanging the phone's SIM card with another one compatible for the intended area of service. Can be used with a new or existing cellular service plan.)
- No-Contract: true (Can be purchased without committing to a contract with a cellular service provider. No-contract phones are only compatible with a specific carrier.)
- Mobile Hotspot Capability: true (A hotspot-enabled device is able to connect wirelessly to a cellular network and share the connection via Wi-Fi with nearby compatible devices.)
Features
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
Performance
- Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Processor Brand: ARM Cortex
- Processor Speed: 1.1 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. Also referred to as clock speed, this is how quickly the central processing unit (CPU) can receive and interpret instructions. The higher the number, the more operations per second that can be completed. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run.)
- Phone Memory (RAM): 1 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) temporarily stores data so that it can be accessed quickly. The size of the RAM determines how efficiently the phone can handle large amounts of information at once, such as switching between several open apps.)
Other
- UPC: 889063006668

Alcatel OneTouch Elevate Prepaid Cell Phone for Virgin Mobile: Talk, text and update social media using this cell phone, which features a vivid HD touch screen to display games and videos in crystal clarity. Bluetooth enables wireless pairing.

Quad-core 1.1 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM: Delivers outstanding overall performance for opening and running applications, flipping through menus, running home screens and more.
Android 5.1 Lollipop OS: New colors and typography, new ways to control when and how you receive messages, and new security features
4G LTE speed: Provides fast Web connection for downloading apps, streaming content and staying connected with social media.
4.5" HD touch screen: View text messages, navigate apps and play games with crisp clarity.
5.0 rear-facing camera: Snap photos while you're out and about. Also includes a front-facing camera.
8GB internal memory: Plenty of room for storing contacts, music, photos and apps.
Use your smartphone as a mobile hotspot: Share your 4G data connection with other compatible wireless devices.*
Bluetooth interface: Sync wirelessly with a variety of compatible devices to stream music.

Whats Included

Alcatel OneTouch Elevate 4G with 8GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone
Charger, USB cable
Lithium-ion battery
Owner's manual

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Alcatel OneTouch Elevate 4G for its affordability, ease of use, and camera quality, with many noting that it takes great pictures. Positive feedback also highlights the device's battery life and sufficient storage, especially when using a microSD card. However, some users experienced performance issues, including occasional freezing and crashes. The display quality was also cited as an area needing improvement.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Small and reliable
For the phone being only $20.00 it's fast and reliable.
Posted 9 years ago by Raven520
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Phone, Exceptional Price
Why spend over $500 on the newest 'trendy' Samsung phone, when for under $50 you can have a decent Android device. This phone is fast, sounds great, takes great pictures and doesn't look half bad doing it. Oh, and the battery life easily rivals my wife's Samsung Galaxy. My only qualm with the phone is the field of view on the display which makes watching movies, especially movies with night or dark scenes, difficult if not looking at the screen straight one.
Posted 10 years ago by Superman
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It is actually a really decent phone.
It took some really awesome pictures when I went overseas and I am thrilled. I got this phone to tide me over until I could get a new galaxy. But I plan on keeping this phone for awhile. It has enough memory to download all my well utilized apps and is pretty swift! If you need a affordable decent phone, go for it.
Posted 9 years ago by kaye