Alcatel products occupy their specific niche in the Russian market, as well as in the CIS countries. These are mainly middle-class youth smartphones. But there are also exceptions. Each model is unique in its own way, each has its own audience of admirers. And, of course, everything has its shortcomings.
Alcatel: a little history
Initially, this company had French roots. It received its name in 1985. Its main task was to provide worthy competition and even squeeze out such giants as Siemens in the market and the production of mobile phones became one of several areas of activity of the French company.
In 2004, the Alcatel brand was purchased by the global electronics corporation TCL. Today it can be called the largest Chinese manufacturer of equipment with its main representative office in Huazhou.
At the moment, Alcatel works with such well-known Russian companies as MegaFon and MediaTek. Therefore, not only individual, but also joint samples of smartphones appeared in the manufacturer’s line.
In addition, when expanding the model range, the creators do not forget about the technical characteristics and new systems. That is why many buyers choose this particular brand of mobile phones.
Consumer reviews and main problems in work
Like any modern phone, the Alcatel One Touch smartphone has its strengths and weaknesses. And after the purchase, many users discover a number of problems and shortcomings. Among them, we can distinguish standard ones, which are found in almost all modern lines of smartphones, and individual ones, which are typical mainly for Alcatel models. The most common include:
- Software problems or delays. These are system freezes, SD search, problems with Internet connection, inability to configure one or another option, application errors, etc. Such shortcomings, according to reviews from owners, can be caused by both factory defects and inept use of the smartphone.
- Problems connecting individual modules or devices. Often this is GPS or Wi-Fi, as well as working with a computer or laptop via USB. Those who purchased Alcatel One Touch leave reviews that these modules do not work quite stably and constantly turn off.
- Problems playing music files and applications. This can be caused, among other things, by using the wrong format or damaged tracks. They are trying to fix this by installing a new player.
The main competitive advantages of Alcatel smartphones
Nowadays our electronics market offers a huge variety of equipment. At the same time, you can find models for every taste. What makes consumers choose Alcatel One Touch products over many other smartphones?
The main advantages of these models include:
- Competitive price. The presented models have an optimal price-quality ratio. Here you can find many quite budget options for smartphones and phones with good hardware and design.
- Modern technical characteristics and capabilities. Despite the fact that the phones are in the middle price segment, they have all the qualities of modern models from large and well-known manufacturers. There is Wi-Fi, support for SD cards of various formats, etc.
- Ergonomic design. Chinese manufacturers, unlike many competitors, pay great attention to the appearance of Alcatel One Touch smartphones. Consumer reviews speak of the functionality and convenience of all keys and the phone as a whole.
Otherwise, each individual buyer will have their own pros and cons. After all, this is a deeply individual matter.
The lineup
To date, Alcatel has already released more than 7 series. There are both executive and youth models. Some of the most popular, according to Alcatel One Touch buyers, were:
- Idol Series. This flagship phone has conquered not only the Chinese but also the Russian market. It was he who became the founders of such models as Ultra, Mini, X and X+.
- Hero. These are smartphones with a huge 6-inch screen. It is on him that the entire bet is placed. It's bright, fast and responsive.
- Scribe Pro and HD. This gadget was released in 2013. It can be called, rather, musical, since the sound quality and volume here are at the proper level.
- Star. A well-equipped and quite budget smartphone. A version with two SIM cards is also available.
- Fire. This one is special. Instead of the usual Android and Windows operating systems, it has a completely new, unique Firefox OS system.
- Pixi. This is an inexpensive, but quite reliable and functional smartphone. It is perfect for children, as it has a low-resolution screen and is easy to operate.
One Touch Idol X: characteristics and reviews
Let's start with the stated benefits and functionality. Firstly, this is the first smartphone in the Alcatel line with a Full-HD screen. Its main differences are the MTK processor and the thinnest display frames. They are even less than 2 mm. The case itself is also thin - only 7 mm. For its price, the smartphone is quite well made and multifunctional.
Now let's take a closer look at this Alcatel One Touch. Customer reviews indicate several positive aspects:
- Dimensions and weight. With such a large screen, this smartphone weighs only 120 g.
- Build quality. Despite the low cost, this smartphone is made to last.
- Sensitive sensor. The screen responds easily and quickly to any action. There is virtually no slowdown when scrolling through windows.
- Loud speakers and good sound quality.
It is also worth noting the characteristics of this Alcatel One Touch smartphone. It has 2 Gb of RAM, a good camera and a fast processor.
There are also several disadvantages:
- When recording video, autofocus constantly jumps, and therefore clarity is significantly lost.
- Volume control often fails.
- The minimum screen brightness is too high.
Otherwise the phone is quite competitive.
One Touch Idol Mini
This, one might say, is a mini-version of a regular branded smartphone with a recognizable design. From the name it is clear that it is quite miniature. The width of the smartphone is only 8 mm. And it weighs 97 grams.
Alcatel One Touch Mini runs on Android OS and, of course, like all Alcatel, uses exclusively its own interface. They produce two versions of this gadget - with one or two SIM cards. This phone has its advantages and disadvantages. Its positive qualities include:
- Brand recognizable design. Moreover, all the buttons are located quite conveniently, despite the size of the smartphone.
- Good sound quality and volume. The speaker is located in such a way that even when the phone is lying on the table, it does not overlap at all.
- Great display. It accepts up to 5 clicks at a time. The brightness of the screen is adjusted automatically. Viewing angles are quite wide.
If you study reviews of this Alcatel One Touch, you can highlight several main disadvantages:
- The smartphone shows average battery life results. Therefore, with active use, it discharges in a few hours.
- Small amount of memory - only 512 MB. At the same time, the phone has a lot of pre-installed programs.
- Weak front camera - only 0.3 megapixels.
Alcatel Pop
A good budget multifunctional gadget. You can choose a model with two SIM cards, which is quite convenient. The most popular representatives of the series can be called Alcatel One Touch C5 and C3. Their main differences are in cameras, display size and dimensions.
Pop series models have a bright, cheerful shell. Despite the quite affordable price, they are assembled with quite high quality. The design of these smartphones is simple and recognizable.
Like many other models, Pop phones have their pros and cons. Good qualities include:
- Optimal balance of functionality, performance and price.
- High-quality assembly - nothing flies out anywhere, does not wobble or creak.
- Built-in worker that makes work easier for travelers.
There are several tangible disadvantages:
- The cameras do not meet modern requirements. Agree, 3.2 and 5 megapixels weakly compete with 12 megapixels and more.
- Low quality display. This concerns brightness - they look rather dim.
One Touch Ultra
Another representative of the Idol family. Ultra is the most in the Alcatel line. Its width is only 6.5 mm and weighs 115 g. The company presented it at CES 2013 as a flagship, along with the Idol model.
The Alcatel One Touch Ultra smartphone has the following advantages:
- Large (4.65 inches) and bright screen. The picture is colorful thanks to AMOLED technology.
- Good battery capacity. A charge of 1800 mAh is enough for almost the whole day.
- Decent sound quality and volume. However, this is only on a hard surface.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer positions this gadget as a flagship, its only competitive feature is its thin body. Otherwise, this is a completely standard budget smartphone, which has a number of disadvantages:
- No standard headphone jack. This is due to the same subtlety.
- There is no flash card slot. There is only built-in memory, which sooner or later may not be enough.
- The smartphone is quite slow. Despite 1 GB of RAM, the device constantly slows down, even when taking photographs.
Alcatel Star: review
A very compact budget smartphone. Externally, it almost completely copies the famous iPhone. Introduced by manufacturers in 2013 as a good budget gaming smartphone.
Let's move on to the main characteristics and features. We are pleased with its small size and weight of only 119 g. The surface of the screen is perfectly protected by special glass and the display itself is made using unique Amoled technology, which provides it with bright colors and a good viewing angle.
Alcatel One Touch Star runs on two MediaTek chipset processors. The RAM is only 512 MB. The ability to operate two SIM cards has been implemented, and there is a slot for a flash drive.
The advantages include:
- Convenience and ergonomics. Thanks to its compact size, it fits perfectly in the hand, and the buttons are located so that they are quite comfortable to operate.
- Good sensitive sensor. Thanks to the technology used, the screen responds to the slightest touch.
- Bright and rich colors that are visible even in the sun.
Now you can pay attention to the main disadvantages of this gadget:
- Quite quiet speakers and vibration alert. You can hear it only if the phone is very close.
- The battery charge does not last long. With active use - a maximum of a couple of hours.
One Touch Idol Alpha
This smartphone has become a pleasant surprise for the mobile device market, not only in terms of its extraordinary and very attractive design, but also in terms of modern technical features and capabilities.
The main advantages of this device are a 4.7-inch HD display, a fast 4-core processor and a 13 megapixel camera. The RAM is a full gigabyte, and there are 16 GB of storage in stock.
This Alcatel One Touch review reveals several nice features:
- Unusual, but very interesting and ergonomic design.
- Decent quality display with bright colors and wide viewing angles.
- Excellent build quality.
It should also be said about several unpleasant features for the average user:
- Lack of ability to expand memory via microSD.
- Using a non-standard audio jack.
- No USB OTG support.
Alcatel Fire
This series uses a unique operating system. Fire C, E and S models run Firefox OS. If we talk about technical characteristics and functionality, then these smartphones can be classified as the budget segment.
The main difference between the three models is the screen size, RAM and permanent memory, as well as support for networks of different generations. For example, the S series supports the fourth, unlike other Alcatel One Touches. The characteristics indicate quite decent filling and capabilities.
Main advantages of the series:
- Interesting design.
- Large bright screen.
- Support for additional memory cards.
Main disadvantages:
- "Raw" OS. Usually there are many more problems with new systems than with older ones.
- Weak cameras.
- Many pre-installed programs.
Scribe HD Series
These are budget smartphones that use an auxiliary stylus. Therefore, the possibility of handwritten information input and its recognition is fully realized here. The main thing about this Alcatel One Touch is the price. It is quite affordable for a smartphone of this level and ranges from 8,800 rubles. up to 10,250 rub.
The main advantages of this model include the following features:
- Nice and functional design.
- Good performance.
- High-quality materials were used for the body.
- Good build quality.
- Expanded equipment.
Flaws:
- The design of the stylus is flawed. It is inconvenient to operate, and the smartphone does not always respond adequately to working with it.
- Quite a weak camera. With the stated 8 megapixels, you can take high-quality pictures only in good, bright lighting. In addition, autofocus often gets lost.
One Touch Hero
This smartphone is presented as a continuation of the flagship Idol X. This is an enlarged version with some improvements. The Full HD screen of the model is 6 inches. Thanks to the thinnest frames, the display seems simply huge. The review presented in this article allows us to identify positive and negative aspects for buyers of this Alcatel One Touch model. Among the advantages of the gadget are the following:
- Quality materials and workmanship.
- Huge bright display supporting Full HD and stylus.
- Quite decent speaker volume.
- Good battery capacity.
- Multi-window mode.
Negative points include:
- Weak main camera. The pictures come out dull and expressionless.
- There is no memory card slot.
- Animations and videos are sometimes jerky and not as smooth as we would like.
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini is a compact smartphone from the Idol line. It is not devoid of the company's corporate style, which makes it look great. Unfortunately, there were some simplifications; they affected the processor and RAM. Let's see what this smartphone is capable of.
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini is made in a similar style to other ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol models and that’s good. The design of the smartphone is recognizable and original. The case is non-separable, perfectly assembled and very thin, by the way, the thickness is only 7.9 mm. The length of the smartphone is 127.1 mm, width 62 mm, and weight 97 grams. With these parameters, the smartphone is practically not felt in your pants pocket.
The location of the keys and interfaces is as follows: at the top of the front panel there is a light sensor, proximity sensor, voice speaker, 0.3 MP front camera and an indicator of missed events. At the bottom of the front panel there are three backlit hardware touch keys. At the ends of the smartphone there is a power button and a 3.5 mm jack (top), microUSB and the main microphone (bottom), a slot for micro-SIM and microSD (right) and a volume rocker on the left (left). On the back cover there is a camera lens, it protrudes slightly above the surface of the body and has a silver rim, a flash, a second microphone, a manufacturer’s logo and a multimedia speaker. The back cover is made of plastic simulating metal. Fingerprints on the lid are only visible from a certain angle and are easily erased.
In general, there are no critical comments about the ergonomics of the smartphone. The connector plugs fit securely and tightly. It is convenient to use the smartphone with one hand, even despite the location of the power button on the top end. Mechanical keys have a tight, but clearly distinguishable stroke. Thanks to the thin body, low weight and pleasant materials, the device is pleasant to use.
Operating system and shell
The smartphone runs Android 4.2.2 operating system using its own interface. The proprietary shell is pleasant to look at and is to some extent a symbiosis of MIUI and Android Jelly Bean.
The interface is almost completely the same as that of older models. The lock screen can accommodate up to nine widgets, from which you can switch to full-screen mode. In addition to widgets, the lock screen has four icons (dialing, messages, camera and unlock), which are enclosed in a circle. Selecting icons and unlocking the smartphone is done using a small circle. It also changes its location relative to the tilt of the body thanks to the built-in accelerometer. This feature looks interesting and funny. By the way, during charging, the charge level is indicated in the middle of the circle. Without unlocking your smartphone, you can go to the notification panel and mode switches. It is impossible to change or move mode switching icons.
After unlocking, we find ourselves on one of five desktops, where widgets and program icons are located. For older models this is the main menu, but for Idol MINI it is just a desktop with widgets and program shortcuts. You can create folders on your desktop by dragging and dropping application shortcuts. When you long press on a widget, sliders appear that you can use to change the size of the widget.
By clicking on the icon located in the lower right corner, we get to the application menu. The application menu has three tabs: general programs, downloaded programs and widgets. Despite the refusal of some manufacturers to remove more pre-installed programs, ALCATEL ONE TOUCH did not follow this path and installed a large number of programs, fortunately, they can be easily removed. Among the preinstalled programs you can find an antivirus, an office application, a large number of social services and almost all services from Google. It is possible to block notifications from selected programs, as well as select the memory where applications will be installed.
The interface works well, twitching occurs rarely, but in cases where a heavy application is launched and then exited, the desktop shortcuts are redrawn.
SwiftKey is installed as the standard keyboard. The browser loads pages quickly and its performance is flawless.
I would like to note that some standard applications have been redrawn in accordance with the general design style. Among them are a compass, calculator, flashlight and radio.
Hardware platform
It is worth noting that the smartphone can be presented in two versions: 6012X and 6012D. The first version with the index 6012X is distinguished by the presence of one SIM card, a microSD slot, and 4 GB of internal memory. The version with the index 6012D already has two slots for SIM cards, 8 GB of internal memory, but no microSD slot.
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini is powered by the budget SoC MT6572 from MediaTek. This processor is built using a 28 nm process technology and has two Cortex A7 cores with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The well-known Mali 400 MP acts as a video accelerator. Although this SoC is considered budget, it shows good results in synthetic tests. The amount of RAM is modest by the standards of the end of 2013, amounting to 512 MB. During normal use, there was no more than 140MB of RAM remaining. The built-in storage capacity is 4 GB, of which about 2 GB is available to the user.
Playing video files
| Codec/Name | FinalDestination5.mp4 | Neudergimie.2.mkv | s.t.a.l.k.e.r.avi | Spartacus.mkv | ParallelUniverse.avi |
| Video | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920×798 29.99fps | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920×816 23.98fps | Xvid 712×400 25.00fps 1779kbps | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280×720 29.97fps | MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280×536 24.00fps 2726kbps |
| Audio | AAC 48000Hz stereo 96kbps | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo | MPEG Audio Layer 3 48000Hz stereo 128kbps | Dolby AC3 44100Hz stereo | MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz stereo 256kbps |
This smartphone is not positioned as a gaming smartphone, but, nevertheless, the performance will be sufficient for undemanding games.
The volume and sound quality from the speakers is good. Thanks to the thoughtful placement of the speaker, it will be difficult to miss a call, since even when the phone is lying on the table, the speaker is not blocked. The microphone transmits speech qualitatively. The sound in the headphones is good.
During most tasks, the smartphone body did not heat up. Working on the Wi-Fi network did not raise any questions; everything worked quickly and without interruptions in the connection. Searching for satellites is slightly faster than on other devices with MediaTek chipsets.
Autonomy
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini shows average battery life results. A 1700mAh battery is hidden inside the thin body. Under average loads such as: about an hour of calls, with data transfer always on, the smartphone can last a day. If the device is used more actively, then it is likely that it will not last until the end of the working day. There is an energy saving mode. The results of autonomy tests can be found below.
| Operating time indicators | ||||
| Mode\Model | ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini | Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 | ALCATEL OT SCRIBE HD | Fly IQ444 Diamond 2 |
| Music | 5% | 6% | 2% | 6% |
| Reading | 22% | 15% | 23% | 25% |
| Navigation | 27% | 22% | 26% | 33% |
| Watch HD video | 24% | 28% | 27% | 20% |
| Watching HD videos from Youtube | 25% | 30% | 30% | 21% |
| Antutu Tester (points) | 689 | 655 | 644 | 906 |
To listen to music, we used a standard player, volume at 12 out of 15 possible, MP3 files with a bitrate of 320 Kbps. In reading mode, all wireless communications are disabled, including data transmission on the mobile network, and the display brightness is set to 50%. Navigation includes getting directions in the Google Navigation app. The brightness is set to 50%, all data communication modules are disabled. When playing a video, the display brightness is set to 50%, the sound volume in the headphones is at level 12 out of a possible 15. The video file format is MKV, resolution 1024x432 pixels, frame rate 24. When playing a video from Youtube, the display brightness is set to 50%, the sound volume in the headphones is at 12 out of 15 possible levels.
Display and cameras
Nowadays, even budget smartphones have begun to be equipped with IPS displays. ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini boasts a 4.3-inch IPS display with a resolution of 854x480 pixels and an automatic brightness control sensor. The display accepts up to five simultaneous presses. The viewing angles of the screen are close to maximum, the colors are rich, and the brightness is high. The display fades in the sun, but the information remains readable. The maximum brightness is 394 cd/m², the average brightness is 199 cd/m², and the minimum is 43 cd/m². An overestimated minimum value negatively affects the use of the device at night. The smartphone screen displays shades of gray that are slightly darker than they should be. The color gamut is only slightly larger than sRGB. But if you don’t find fault, the smartphone is equipped with an excellent display for its price category.
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini has two cameras of 5 MP and 0.3 MP. As mentioned above, you can call the camera from the lock screen. The camera interface is simple and intuitive. The video is recorded at 720p resolution.
The camera has HDR, panorama and night modes. In addition, in the settings you can change the flash mode, turn on the timer and select the photo size. Examples of photos can be found below.
Examples of photos taken with the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini smartphone
Examples of HDR photos taken with the ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini smartphone
The camcorder settings are even simpler. They only have a choice of quality and flash mode.
Results
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini is a pleasant smartphone, which primarily differs from its competitors in its attractive design, high-quality display, good build and beautiful visual shell. The disadvantages include the small amount of RAM.
According to TCT Mobile, in Ukraine the smartphone will be sold in a version with two SIM cards. The recommended retail price will be 1399 UAH, and the start of sales is scheduled for December 2013.
Liked
+ Assembly
+ Design
+ Screen
Did not like
- Small amount of RAM
The product was provided for testing by TCT Mobile Europe S.A.S. in Ukraine, www.alcatelonetouch.com.ua
Specifications
Here you will find out prices, characteristics for all Alcatel smartphones (Alcatel) and see their photos. Basically they are called Alcatel One Touch (Alcatel Van Touch) - and then the name of the specific model and its number are written. Each Alcatel smartphone has a price in at least three companies selling it and the opportunity to buy it.
Alcatel 5
Alcatel smartphones (Alcatel) are quite popular devices in our country. In general, the ALCATEL brand comes from France. But several years ago it was bought by the Chinese company TCL. And now Alcatel smartphones are 100% made in China devices. At the beginning they conquered our market with low prices. But now the prices for smartphones of this brand are approximately on the same level as other less well-known brands from China.
These budget, inexpensive devices generally have quite nice designs.
Naturally, there are already many models with two SIM cards on sale.
New for 2019 – smartphone Alcatel 3X (2019) 5048Y DS 4/64GB
with 6.52″ screen, 4000 mAh battery,
4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal
and 2 GHz processor.
Alcatel 3 5053K (2019)
with 5.94″ screen, 3500 mAh battery,
64GB built-in and 4GB RAM,
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, 2 GHz processor.
Alcatel 3L 5039d 2019 smartphone is a good budget device
with 5.94″ screen, 3500 mAh battery,
16GB built-in and 2GB RAM,
processor 2000 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 429.
Alcatel 1X 5008Y (2019)
Popular smartphone of 2018:
5.7″ screen, 3000 mAh battery,
processor MediaTek MT6750 1500 MHz,
32GB internal memory and 3GB RAM,
good cameras 13 and 12 MP.
Alcatel 3V Alcatel 3V 5099D with a good 6″ IPS display and pre-installed Android 8.0.
Processor – Mediatek MT8735, 1450 MHz,
built-in memory 32 Gb, RAM – 3 Gb LPDDR3 (with it the phone will not hang).
Video cameras: 2 rear – 12 megapixels + 2 MP, with flash, and front – 5 MP.
Communications: LTE-A Cat. 4, 3G, GSM, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2.
Battery – 3000 MilliAmpere/Hour, there is a fingerprint reader, 2 nano SIM cards.
Older models:
Alcatel One Touch Idol 5 is no longer on sale.
Alcatel One Touch POP STAR 5022D Alcatel One Touch POP STAR 5022D.
Alcatel One Touch POP 3 5015D.
And another device with a brand new factory Android 5.1 – Alcatel One Touch 5025D.
Smartphone Alcatel Van Touch Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 (3.5) 4009D
Salon consultants have a great trick that allows them to sell Alcatel smartphones like hot cakes: they simply tell customers that Alcatel is a French company, therefore, their gadgets are French. This argument works very well with those clients who frown in disgust at the word “ China».
In fact, there is nothing French about Alcatel smartphones. Back in 2004, the Alcatel division engaged in the production of mobile equipment merged with the Chinese company TCL - all the “smart” devices that came out after that moment came from the Middle Kingdom. TCL turned out to be the main one in the pair, and only the trademark remained from Alcatel - well-known and successful from a marketing point of view.
The fact that Alcatel smartphones are made in China should not confuse the buyer - on the contrary, this is precisely why the gadgets have reasonable prices. This article will tell you about the current Alcatel lines and the most notable of the company’s smartphones.
Which Alcatel smartphone lines are active in 2017?
Alcatel is a real record holder for the number of smartphone lines; the company has as many as 6 of them:
- A. This is the latest line - the first A-series devices appeared only in 2017. Now the line includes completely different smartphones, but most of them still have a common feature - huge displays with a diagonal of 5.5-6 inches.
- U- a line for people who cannot imagine life without.
- Shine. There is only one Shine smartphone so far - the Lite model. The key feature is the premium glass and metal design at a low price.
- Idol– the most advanced and functional Alcatel smartphones. This line should be considered the flagship. Alcatel Idol devices, as a rule, have very thin bodies and amazing contrast quality.
- Pop- intended mainly for teenage audiences. A characteristic feature of the design of the devices in the line is rounded corners.
- Pixi– a line of ultra-budget devices with functionality corresponding to the price. Note that the line between the Pop and Pixi lines has begun to blur: the most expensive Pixi now costs almost 6 thousand rubles - while a Pop smartphone can be bought for 4 thousand.
We will present the most notable Alcatel smartphones in more detail.
The most affordable
Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D
- Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6580M, 1300 MHz.
- Screen: 4 inches, resolution 800x480.
- Battery: 1500 mAh
- RAM: 512 MB
- Built-in storage: 4 GB
Price: from 2,368 rubles
There are few smartphones on the market costing up to 2,500 rubles - and there are only a few models that can also boast Android version 6.0 out of the box. One of these is Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D.
There is no need to talk about the advantages of Pixi for a long time - it is clear that the most fastidious users can pass by. In addition to the minimum price, the advantages of the gadget include an unexpectedly powerful processor. The 4-core Pixi “stone” from MTK is capable of overclocking to 1300 MHz. Exactly the same clock frequency is listed in the characteristics of most Alcatel devices - even those that cost 10 thousand rubles.
Advantages:
- Many color options.
- Minimum cost.
- Supports 2 SIM cards.
- Not a bad chipset for an ultra-budget device.
Flaws:
- A small screen with a resolution that is ridiculous in today's times.
- Boring and banal design.
Other inexpensive smartphones: One Touch Pop (5070D), Pixi 4 (5) (5045D), U5 (4047D), U3, Pixi 3 (4) (4013D).
For selfie lovers
Alcatel U5 HD
- Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6737M, 1300 MHz.
- Screen: 5 inches, HD resolution.
- Battery: 2200 mAh
- RAM: 1 GB
- Built-in storage:
Price: from 4,690 rubles
Alcatel has awarded the budget model U5 HD with excellent cameras - 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front. The front camera is equipped with a flash - you can take pictures of yourself even in low light conditions. Young users will certainly be pleased with the presence of many photo effects - for example, the popular “ Mask", which allows you to transform into a pirate, a bear, or a zombie.
Alas, with the exception of the U5 HD cameras, there is really nothing else to brag about - in all other characteristics, this is a rather primitive budget gadget.
The HD model is worth buying. The simple U5 may be a little cheaper, but its screen is no good.
Advantages:
- Decent selfie camera with lots of filters and effects.
- 4G support.
- Supports 2 SIM cards.
Flaws:
- Mediocre autonomy.
- Small amount of user memory.
- Overpriced - for the same money you can buy a gadget with better characteristics.
Other selfie smartphones: A7, A3, A3 XL, Idol 4S.
Modest "cute"
Alcatel Shine Lite
- Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6737, 1300 MHz.
- Screen: 5 inches, HD resolution.
- Battery: 2460 mAh
- RAM: 2 GB
- Built-in storage: 16 GB
Price: from 7,990 rubles
The Alcatel Shine Lite model was presented at IFA 2016, where it was definitely a success. The smartphone fully corresponds to the epithet assigned by the manufacturer (“shining”) and looks absolutely fantastic. Visitors to the exhibition opened their mouths in amazement when they were informed that this gadget was budget.
The secret of Shine Lite's design lies in the fact that the smartphone body does not contain an ounce of plastic. Both the front and back edges of the device are covered with durable 2.5D Dragontrail glass; there is also an oleophobic coating on the front. The frame of the case is made of metal.
Due to the fact that the smartphone is made exclusively from premium materials, it has a significant weight - more than 150 grams. However, you must agree: this sacrifice was worth making for such an amazing design!
Advantages:
Flaws:
- The chipset is not the most productive - in terms of processor characteristics, the gadget is not far behind the Pixi 4.
- The device supports only 1 SIM.
Biggest
Alcatel A7 XL
- Chipset: 8-core MediaTek MT6750S, 1500 MHz.
- Screen: 6 inches, FullHD resolution.
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- RAM: 3 GB
- Built-in storage: 32 GB
Price: from 13,000 rubles
If the Shine Lite model became an exhibit at IFA 2016, then Alcatel presented A7 gadgets at the same exhibition a year later. The simple A7 wasn’t really memorable, but the A7 XL was impressive – it’s really huge!
The smartphone is equipped with a laminated 6-inch IPS display covered with Dragontrail glass. The screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels (FullHD), and this is a big improvement compared to the A3 XL, a device that was nicknamed the “eye killer” for its display of a similar diagonal with HD resolution. Despite its large dimensions, the A7 XL is very easy to use - and in addition, it is attractive and pleasant to the touch. The device has a classic metal design that will obviously never go out of style.
Advantages:
Flaws:
- Impressive weight - 175 grams.
- Significant thickness - 9 mm. An even more capacious battery could be placed in such a case.
- Mediocre rear camera. A 12 megapixel resolution will not help if you are using a budget sensor - as is the case with the A7 XL.
Other smartphones with large screens: A2 XL, A3 XL, POP 4 (6), Pixi 4 (6).
Most musical
Alcatel Idol 4S 6070K
- Chipset: 8-core
- Screen: 5.5 inches, QuadHD resolution
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- RAM: 3 GB
- Built-in storage: 32 GB
Price: from 14,489 rubles
Such luminaries as JBL and Waves worked on the sound of Idol 4S - so it is completely logical that this smartphone is one of the most “musical” on the modern market. The device from Alcatel is equipped with two speakers, as well as Waves professional audio technology, making it sound much louder and clearer than most other mobile devices.
An interesting feature of the device is the so-called reversibility; Whichever way you turn the device, the right audio channel will remain on the right, and the left on the left. Everything here is for the glory of symmetry. For example, the speakers are located on both the front and back edges, so if you place the Idol 4S on the screen, the music will not sound muffled. Microphones are located in the upper and lower parts of the body - as a result, you can talk on an Alcatel smartphone even if you hold it upside down.
Advantages:
- High-quality headset from JBL included.
- Availability of Waves MaxxAudio music manager, which allows you to customize the sound for specific headphones.
- VR headset support.
- Large amount of memory. In this parameter, Idol 4S compares favorably with the Idol 4 model, which has half the ROM capacity.
Flaws:
- There is no fingerprint sensor.
- The autonomy of the smartphone leaves much to be desired.
The best of the best
Alcatel Idol 5
- Chipset: 8-core MediaTek MT6753, 1300 MHz.
- Screen: 5.2 inches, FullHD resolution.
- Battery: 2800 mAh
- RAM: 3 GB
- Built-in storage: 16 GB
Price: from 11,693 rubles
Paradoxically, we recognize Idol 5 as the best smartphone from Alcatel - a gadget that balances on the line separating the budget and mid-price segments. The device does not contain any sensational technologies, but it boasts a very high-quality build and an attractive design. The case is cast, made of aluminum, the battery cannot be removed. Thanks to its minimal thickness (only 7.5 mm) and 2.5D Dragontrail glass with oleophobic coating, the smartphone looks modern and will not “get lost” even if it ends up on the same shelf as the dazzlingly bright Shine Lite.
Advantages:
- Premium appearance.
- The presence of a fingerprint sensor.
- Supports Dirac digital audio optimization technology.
- The presence of a unique Now key, the function of which the user can determine himself.
- Support function " Duplication of applications”, thanks to which the user can “log in” to messengers on the device under two accounts at the same time.
Flaws:
- Autonomy is mediocre.
- The camera, despite the resolution of 16 megapixels, does not take the best pictures.
- The SIM card slot is combined - you will have to choose between SIM 2 and a flash drive.
The Idol 5S smartphone deserves to be called the best, as it sounds better and has more user memory. However, at the end of 2017, this device is not sold either in Russian retail or in the official Alcatel online store.
Conclusion
There is not a single expensive device in Alcatel’s 2017 smartphone catalog – apparently, the manufacturer is desperate to compete for a “place in the sun” in the premium segment. But Alcatel's position in the budget segment is very strong - the Pop and Pixi lines will probably soon become legendary.
Alcatel has a good chance of success in the mid-price segment. The company offers users bright smartphones with a unique design at low prices - which is what distinguishes them from many Chinese manufacturers who are only capable of churning out boring and trivial ones.
This is the official instruction for Alcatel One Touch POP 3 5025D in Russian, which is suitable for Android 5.1. If you have updated your Alcatel smartphone to a more recent version or “rolled back” to an earlier one, then you should try other detailed operating instructions that will be presented below. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the quick user instructions in question-answer format.
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Settings-> About phone:: Android version (a few clicks on the item will launch the "Easter egg") ["Out of the box" Android OS version - 5.1].
We continue to configure the smartphone
How to update drivers on Alcatel
You need to go to "Settings -> About phone -> Kernel version"
How to enable Russian keyboard layout
Go to the section "Settings->Language and input->Select language"
How to connect 4g or switch to 2G, 3G
"Settings-> More-> Mobile network-> Data transfer"
What to do if you turned on child mode and forgot your password
Go to "Settings-> Language and keyboard-> section (keyboard and input methods)-> check the box next to "Google voice input"
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Settings->Display:: Auto-rotate screen (uncheck)
How to set a melody for an alarm clock?
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Settings->Display->Brightness->right (increase); left (decrease); AUTO (automatic adjustment).
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Settings->Battery->Energy Saving (check the box)
Enable display of battery charge status as a percentage
Settings->Battery->Battery Charge
How to transfer phone numbers from a SIM card to the phone memory? Importing numbers from a SIM card
- Go to the Contacts app
- Click on the "Options" button -> select "Import/Export"
- Select where you want to import contacts from -> “Import from SIM card”
How to add a contact to the blacklist or block a phone number?
How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)
- You can contact the operator
- Or read the instructions for
How to set a ringtone for a subscriber so that each number has its own melody
Go to the Contacts application -> Select the desired contact -> click on it -> open the menu (3 vertical dots) -> Set ringtone
How to disable or enable key vibration feedback?
Go to Settings-> Language and input -> Android keyboard or Google keyboard -> Vibration response of keys (uncheck or uncheck)
How to set a ringtone for an SMS message or change alert sounds?
Read the instructions for
How to find out what processor is on One Touch POP 3 5025D?
You need to look at the specifications of One Touch POP 3 5025D (link above). We know that in this modification of the device the chipset is MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz.
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Settings->For Developers->USB Debugging
If there is no "For Developers" item?
Follow the instructions
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Settings->Data transfer->Mobile traffic.
Settings->More->Mobile network->3G/4G services (if the operator does not support, select only 2G)
How to change or add input language on the keyboard?
Settings-> Language and input-> Android keyboard-> settings icon-> Input languages (check the box next to the ones you need)
