I use my smartphone everyday and I bet you do to. Are you looking for a great smartphone for everyday use? Well, this is the phone for you! The Alcatel T 5033T is a great quality smartphone packed full of features that are ready for you to use. It is not a fancy smartphone nor is it high tech but it will serve you well for calls, text, internet browsing and many other tasks. It is a cheap smartphone and it is 4G capable which gives you increased online speed and performance. 
It has a nice design with a decent battery life that will last you a few hours but it won’t last long if you are doing heavy tasks. The Alcatel T 5033T is an android smartphone which is powered by Andorid Oreo Go and is extremely affordable because of it`s low price. It has a headphone jack and a decent camera but also feels small in your hand. The screen size is 4.95 inches which means it is big enough to see and easy enough to do what you want to do with it.
Features And Functions
The Alcatel T 5033T is a decent smartphone with lots of features. It has a camera, video camera, radio, voice recorder, gallery, file explorer, app store, internet browser, a google assistant and more. It is great for users who don’t need much features on their smartphone and just want a camera, internet browsing and apps. You can access the internet through WiFi or mobile data and there is also the ability to create a mobile WiFi hotspot to share your mobile data with other devices.
There is also Bluetooth and tethering options available and the internet speed is great and reliable. The app store is the google play store which runs nicely and provides thousands of apps that you can download. The Alcatel T 5033T has a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera and also 1080p video recording. The phone has 1GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage. This is expandable up to 32GB with a Micro SD card. A flashlight and headphone jack are also available.
Apps And The Internet
Apps run great on the Alcatel T 5033T and there is a wide range of apps available on the app store. It does not support PDF files by default and you will have to download adobe acrobat reader from the app store to be able to view them. There apps that come preinstalled on the phone and they include calls app, message app, radio, camera, gallery, files go, voice recorder. an office suite called WPS office and more. Files go is the file explorer app on the phone and earphones work well and are comfortable.
The internet speed and browser is decent and the phone comes with google chrome preinstalled as the default internet browser. It is fast and reliable on both WiFi and mobile data. There other internet browsers available on the app store if you prefer them. The internet is run in 4G and is fast enough to browse, check email, watch YouTube, play games, live stream and download apps. The google assistant also runs well and allows you to get things done with just using your voice and with no hands.
Where To Buy
The Alcatel T 5033T is also known as Telstra Essential Plus and is available at Telstra, post offices, electronic stores and online through many places like ebay, amazon, kogan, harvey norman, australia post and more. All of these places vary in price but it is still cheap and affordable. If you are looking to get the phone cheaply than I recommend that you buy it from ebay as they have the cheapest price for this phone. If you buy online you can expect it to be delivered in about one week or less.
If you buy this phone from Telstra you have the option of buying it outright or on a plan. The plans that are available for it include data and start from $20 per month. If you want to use the phone on another carrier you will have to pay the unlocking fee in telstra which is around $80 or buy an unlocked Alcatel T 5033T smartphone online. This way you will avoid having to pay the unlocking fee and you will be able to use any sim card from any carrier that you like without any problems or limitations.
Specifications
- 4.95 inch 960×480 display
- 3G & 4G connectivity
- Quad core 1.28Ghz CPU
- Mediatek MT6739 chipset
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB with Micro SD card
- 2000 mAh battery
- 5.0 Megapixel rear camera with flash
- 2.0 Megapixel front facing camera with flash
- Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition
- Uses Micro USB cable
- Flashlight included
- Headphone jack included
Pros And Cons
Pros
- Cheap and affordable
- 4G capable
- Has good coverage
- Has fast speeds online
- Runs Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition which makes it fast and reliable
- Has headphone jack, flashlight and expandable memory
Cons
- Not as nice as newer smartphones
- Battery life is not that good
- Battery doesn`t last a full day
- Heavy tasks like games and a lot of web browsing drain the battery fast
- Not as fast as newer smartphones and sometimes freezes or crashes for no reason
- Lacks features like a fingerprint sensor and other advanced features that newer smartphones have
Conclusion
The Alcatel T 5033T is a decent smartphone and is great for it`s cheap price which can be afforded by anyone and is a good choice for users who have low needs. I recommend this phone for anyone who just wants the ability to use calls, text, browse the internet, check email, check the weather, use social media, download apps and do quick and simple tasks. If you want to download a lot of apps and do heavy tasks than I recommend that you choose a faster smartphone. All in all the Alcatel T 5033T is a decent smartphone is good for getting simple day to day tasks done. Thank you for reading. I hope that you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions or if you need any help let me know in the comments. I will be more than happy to help you out.
Great review! I appreciate the detailed breakdown of the Alcatel T 5033T’s features and functions. It seems like a solid option for someone looking for an affordable and basic smartphone experience. The fact that it supports 4G connectivity is definitely a plus, as it provides faster online speeds. Additionally, the availability of a headphone jack and expandable memory are essential features that some newer smartphones lack.
However, it’s understandable that heavy tasks may be a bit challenging for this phone due to its 1GB RAM and the battery life not lasting a full day. But as you mentioned, for users with low needs who mainly use their phone for calls, texts, internet browsing, and basic apps, it seems like a suitable choice.
Your review helped me get a clear picture of the phone’s strengths and limitations, which is valuable for anyone considering the Alcatel T 5033T. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your insights!
Hello John
Thank you for your comment and for your kind words. You are correct with what you said about the phone. The Alcatel T 5033T is a great choice for anyone looking for an affordable phone and it is suitable for users with low needs. I’m glad you found my review useful. Thank you again for your comment and for your kind words.
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Timothy
Hi there
Thanks for the review. I’m a bit surprised to read about a new phone which does not offer all the smartphone tech.
Having said that, this sounds like a good first phone for youngsters. I like that the battery doesn’t last too long – will protect the kids in a way.
Thanks for the review.
Louise
Hello Louise
Thank you for your comment. There are a lot of older phones like this that don’t have all the latest features but many of them are still good phones for beginners or people with low smartphone needs.
I like your thinking about this phone being a good choice for kids. I never though of that but I agree with you. I’m glad you liked my review. Thank you again for your comment.
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Timothy
Hi Timothy
Thank you for the insightful review of the Alcatel T 5033T! It’s great to know that this smartphone offers a good value for an affordable price. Your recommendation for individuals with low needs, who primarily use their phone for basic simple tasks, is helpful. Based on your review I would require the faster smartphone option due to my daily phone usage requirements. Overall, your article provides me a clear understanding of the phone’s strengths and limitations, making it easier to make an informed decision. Well done!
Thank you again.
Ron
Hello Ron
You’re welcome and thank you for your comment and kind words. The Alcatel T 5033T is a great phone for it’s affordable price and is a great choice for e with low usage needs. If you use your phone a lot you are right you will need a better and faster smartphone with a better battery life to.
I recommend something like the Samsung Galaxy S5 or the iPhone SE 1st Generation as better but still affordable alternatives to the Alcatel T 5033T. I’m glad you enjoyed my review and found it helpful. Thank you again for your comment and kind words.
Regards
Timothy
Hello,
I like the idea of a cheaper phone like the Alcatel T 5033T you show here. I have to get a phone because my carrier is no longer supporting my phone. I guess I have to upgrade to 4G? So, your review is just what I needed. I like the forward and rear cameras as well. But, you mention the $80 unlocking fee if you purchase the phone from Telstra. Do you pay this fee when you buy it on Amazon or Ebay? If so, I might just use them as the carrier. Thank you for this informative review!
Hello Chas
Thank you for your comment and for your kind words. Sorry to hear your phone is no longer supported by your carrier. Yes 4G would be the best way to go and you won’t have to worry about loosing 3G support with any carrier. As for the $80 unlocking fee this is paid to the carrier in store when you buy the phone if you want to have it unlocked and use another SIM from a different carrier in the phone.
If you buy the phone online from eBay or Amazon you can sometimes find it unlocked meaning you can use it with any carrier without having to pay any unlocking fees. But if you buy it from eBay or Amazon and it is locked you will need to take it to Telstra to get it unlocked if you want to use it with another carrier. But if you want to use it with Telstra there will be no unlocking fees as it is locked to them.
I recommend you read the listings when find this phone online and see if it is unlocked or not and get an unlocked one if you can as this will help you avoid any additional fess after you get the phone. If you want a better phone than this you could get something like the Samsung Galaxy S5 or the iPhone SE 1st Generation which are better but still affordable alternatives to the Alcatel T 5033 T.
I have full reviews of both of these phones on this website which you can check out if you are interested. I wish you good luck with getting a new phone. Let me know if you have any other questions or if you need any further help. I’m glad you liked my review and found it helpful. Thank you again for your comment and kind words.
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Timothy
Hi, great review, packed full of useful information. I haven’t heard of this brand of phone, but as a backup phone, this would be great.
I tend to go with a contract and upgrade when it expires.
I do though prefer a much larger screen size, but for what this phone does it’s ok.
You also include a good breakdown displaying all the features that this phone can provide you, and the
pros and cons. and give an honest opinion on this model.
Maybe some footage of how this phone works might help convince an enthusiast especially if they are
like me, a bit vague about handling smartphones, and how to do a lot of great hidden things with it!
Currently I have bought external memory card, better known as an SD card and I am struggling to transfer
photos, videos over to reduce the load in my internal storage, I worry even if I do that, do I delete what’s on my phone?
Would it be the same with the Alcatel you mention expandable up to 32GB, is that all it can take on?
I bought 256GB for my Samsung A12 as I have so many photos to transfer and still scratching my head on how to do all that lol.
Anyways great review and keep up the good work sharing you expertise is of great use to us novices out there!😄
Hello Julia
Thank you for your comment and your kind words. I might add some video footage of the phone to the review one day if I get a chance. But thank you for the suggestion.
As for your SD card once you insert it into your phone go the gallery or wherever your photos are stored on your phone. Press and hold the ones you want to transfer and then look for a copy to SD card option.
If that doesn’t appear you will need to select the photos, select copy and then browse to the SD card through the file browser and copy them to it that way. Don’t worry you won’t be deleting them from you phone. The photos will only be deleted if you choose to delete them.
With the Alcatel T 5033T you will have 8GB internal storage and you can insert a Micro SD card up to 32GB. That’s the limit the phone accepts.
I hope this helps you and I wish you good luck with your phone and SD card. Let me know if you have any other questions or if you need any further help. Thank you again for your comment and kind words.
Regards
Timothy
Hello,
Your review has helped me a lot. I have been shopping for this phone online (which is sold out most places) and I was wondering why the price was so low. This phone is very basic and with a battery life like that, it seems the plus side is it limits your screen time when away from your charger.
Thank you again for this review to help me with my shopping questions!
Hello Greg
You’re welcome and thank you for your comment and kind words. Yes the Alcatel T 5033T is quite basic and the battery life prevents you from spending a lot of time on it which can be a problem if you need to use your phone a lot.
The reason it is cheap is because the phone is basic with basic hardware and it’s a bit old now to and is only available from time to time online. I’m glad my review was helpful and answered your questions. Thank you again for your comment and kind words.
Regards
Timothy