Alcatel Tipped to Launch a Modular Smartphone on February 26 at MWC 2017

HIGHLIGHTS

• Alcatel rumoured to debut its first modular smartphone
• Alcatel modular phone said to sport 13-megapixel rear camera
• It will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek SoC

Handset manufacturers including Nokia, LG, Sony, BlackBerry, 
and Lenovo have already confirmed their
 presence for the upcoming MWC 2017
 trade show next month in Barcelona. A 
report now claims that TCL-brand Alcatel
 has also sent out invites for an event on 
February 26 where the company is expected to unveil up to five smartphones including a
 modular one which will be the highlight of the launch event.

According to a Hungarian site, Alcatel is widely expected to unveil five smartphones at the
 MWC event. Tech2 has obtained two images of the upcoming Alcatel modular smartphone 
which is likely to make an appearance at the industry's biggest mobile extravaganza. The
 images show the rear of the alleged smartphone featuring dotted panel and sporting JBL 
Pulse speakers-like design. Notably, the dotted back change colours with playing music. 
The report claims that the smartphone will feature a 13-megapixel rear camera with 
dual-tone LED flash. It is further rumoured to pack an octa-core MediaTek processor under 
the hood.Unfortunately, details about the name, pricing, and availability of Alcatel's modular 
smartphone are not known as of now.

Alcatel's rumoured dotted panel design for modular smartphone is not first such attempt at
 bringing modularity to the segment. LG's G5 smartphone came with modular design and
 supported 'Friends' which were modular accessories that could connect with device. 
Lenovo's Moto Z also came with Snap-on magnetic back covers.

Alcatel may not be the only smartphone brand planning to launch multiple devices at the 
upcoming MWC 2017 event in Barcelona, as 
Sony is also rumoured to debut five new smartphones.