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Fashionable design, high functionality and the ability to save on purchases " smart phone"- the main criteria that guide millions of buyers of Alcatel smartphones around the world. The brand, owned by the Chinese corporation TCL, has managed to become a popular product in Russia due to its budget price and a large selection of models.

What are Alcatel smartphones

The manufacturer offers a range of devices with a screen from 3.5 to 6 inches, a front camera from 1.3 to 8 megapixels and a main camera from 2 to 16 megapixels. For those who like to view the pictures taken on a PC, models with a VGA display system (an optical sensor with a resolution of 640 * 480 pixels) have been released.

Lines of Alcatel smartphones are divided into series:

• A series. It includes 3 smartphones: with LED cover, 6-inch XL screen, with a fingerprint scanner to increase the protection of personal data;
• U Series. Includes a smartphone specifically designed for selfies. The model has interesting applications for this purpose;
• IDOL Series. It offers phones with a stylish design, excellent screen resolution, surround sound, and the ability to take high-quality pictures. 2 models in the series feature an innovative reversible interface that adapts to any position and 180° rotation;
• SHINE Series. Shine Lite is a premium smartphone. Integrated fingerprint scanner. The main 13 MP camera creates realistic pictures of high quality;
• POP Series. 4G smartphones with 4 or 8 core processor, large screen and IPS screen with full lamination. 2D glass allows you to comfortably view any content. Excellent resolution and high performance;
• PIXI series. Budget line of smartphones with 2 and 4-core processors, excellent image quality from both cameras. The wide screen is ideal for watching videos;
• GO series. Presented only one smartphone with enhanced protection against shock, moisture and dust. Withstands short-term immersion to a depth of 1 m.

How to choose

If your goal is to get an inexpensive smartphone on Android platform with a standard list of options, choose U, POP, PIXI series models. The A5 model boasts a unique interactive LED cover that instantly attracts attention. Decent protection thanks to the fingerprint scanner offers Alcatel A3, SHINE. The U5, a PIXI series model, gives you a vivid selfie experience. Music and video lovers choose Alcatel IDOL smartphones.

Common disadvantages of Alcatel smartphones

Among the shortcomings of budget models - a simple, unremarkable design (PIXI, POP line), RAM is only 512 MB (PIXI 4, PIXI 3).

Popular Models

Alcatel smartphones meet a variety of user needs:

• Model A3 XL - for amateurs big screen(6 inches) and scale capabilities. Provides high speed data download, equipped with a security scanner;
• Model U5 is an inexpensive functional smartphone that gives excellent image quality from the main and front cameras. LED flash, the ability to take panoramic pictures;
• Model IDOL 4 - thin and streamlined, with surround sound front speakers, the ability to reproduce sound in the original sound;
• Model SHINE. Stylish metal body in black, white, gold color options, curved glass on a 5-inch screen. Realistic shots thanks to 2-tone flash and 13 MP camera;
• POP UP model. Fast downloads of your favorite files and a laminated screen for flawless display.

My rating of Alcatel smartphones

1. Alcatel Shine Lite.
2. Alcatel POP 4 (6).
3. Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D.
4. Alcatel POP 4 Plus 5056D.
5. Alcatel Pop S9 7050Y.
6. Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K.
7. Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5010D.

Smartphone Alcatel Shine Lite

Characteristics of Alcatel Shine Lite

General
Type of	smartphone
OS version	Android 6.0
Frame	classical
Housing material	metal and glass
Control	touch buttons
Number of SIM cards	1
The weight	156 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	71.2x141.5x7.45mm
Screen
Display	color IPS, touch
Touch screen type	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	5 in.
Image size	1280x720
Number of pixels per inch (PPI)	294
	there is
Calls
Light indication of events	there is
Multimedia Features
Camera
Camera Features	autofocus
Diaphragm	F/2.2
Video recording	there is
Max. video resolution	1280x720
Max. video frame rate	30 fps
Front-camera	yes, 5 million pixels.
Audio	MP3, AAC, WAV, FM radio
Connection
Standard
Support for LTE bands	bands 3, 7, 8, 20, 28A
Interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.2, USB
satellite navigation	GPS
A-GPS system	there is
Memory and processor
CPU	MediaTek MT6737, 1300 MHz
Number of processor cores	4
video processor	Mali-T720 MP2
Built-in memory	16 GB
	9.50 GB
RAM	2 GB
Memory card slot	Yes, up to 128 GB
Food
Battery capacity	2460 mAh
	20 h
	450 h
Other features
Control
Airplane mode	there is
Sensors	light, proximity, fingerprint
Torch	there is
Additional Information
Peculiarities	audio amplifier: AWINC8738; rear camera - matrix OV8856/Samsung S5K4H8;
Announcement date	2016-10-26

Advantages and problems of Alcatel Shine Lite

Advantages:

1. sound.
2. volume.
3. screen.
4. there are no delays.

Flaws:

1. very slippery.
2. weak camera.

Video review Alcatel Shine Lite

Smartphone Alcatel POP 4 (6)

Characteristics of Alcatel POP 4 (6)

General
Type of	smartphone
OS version	Android 6.0
Frame	classical
Housing material	metal and plastic
Control	on-screen buttons
Number of SIM cards	1
The weight	195 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	81.5x160.9x7.95mm
Screen
Display
Touch screen type	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	6 in.
Image size	1920x1080
Number of pixels per inch (PPI)	367
Automatic screen rotation	there is
Multimedia Features
Camera	13 megapixels, LED flash (front and rear)
Camera Features	autofocus
Video recording	there is
Max. video resolution	1280x720
Max. video frame rate	30 fps
Front-camera	yes, 8 million pixels.
Audio	MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, FM radio
Connection
Standard	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. four
Support for LTE bands	bands 3, 7, 8, 20, 28a
Interfaces
satellite navigation	GPS/GLONASS
A-GPS system	there is
Memory and processor
CPU	MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M)
Number of processor cores	8
video processor	Mali-T860 MP2
Built-in memory	16 GB
Volume available to the user memory	11 GB
RAM	2 GB
Memory card slot	Yes, up to 32 GB
Food
Battery type	Li-polymer/non-removable
Battery capacity	3500 mAh
Standby time	666 h
Charging connector	micro USB
Other features
Control	voice dialing, voice control
Airplane mode	there is
Sensors	ambient light, proximity, compass, fingerprint reader
Torch	there is
USB host	there is
Additional Information
Peculiarities	processor: 4 x 1.8 GHz A53 + 4 x 1.0 GHz A53

Smartphone Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D

Characteristics of Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D

General
Type of	smartphone
OS version	Android 6.0
Frame	classical
Housing material	plastic
Control	touch buttons
SIM card	micro sim
Number of SIM cards	2
	alternating
The weight	125 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	64.4x122.1x9.7mm
Screen
Display
Touch screen type	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	4 in.
Image size	800x480
Automatic screen rotation	there is
Multimedia Features
Camera	3.20 megapixels, LED flash
Video recording	there is
Max. video resolution	1920x1080
Front-camera	yes, 2 million pixels.
Audio	MP3
Headphone jack	3.5mm
Connection
Standard	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G
Interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB
satellite navigation	GPS
A-GPS system	there is
Memory and processor
CPU	MediaTek MT6580M, 1300 MHz
Number of processor cores	4
video processor	Mali-400 MP1
Built-in memory	4 GB
The amount of memory available to the user	2 GB
RAM	512 MB
Memory card slot	Yes, up to 32 GB
Food
Battery capacity	1500 mAh
Talk time	7 h
Standby time	300 h
Charging connector	micro USB
Other features
Control	voice dialing, voice control
Airplane mode	there is
A2DP profile	there is
Sensors	illumination, proximity
Torch	there is
Additional Information
Equipment

Advantages and problems of Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D

Advantages:

1. price.
2. smart for its price.
3. sensor is responsive.
4. the conversation is heard loudly and without wheezing.

Flaws:

1. battery for a day with medium activity.
2. problem with the front camera.
3. small back cover.

Video review Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D

Smartphone Alcatel POP 4 Plus 5056D

Characteristics of Alcatel POP 4 Plus 5056D

General
Type of	smartphone
OS version	Android 6.0
Frame	classical
SIM card	micro sim
Number of SIM cards	2
Multi-SIM mode	alternating
The weight	156 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	77x151x7.99mm
Screen
Display	color IPS, 16.78 million colors, touch
Touch screen type	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	5.5 in.
Image size	1280x720
Number of pixels per inch (PPI)	267
Automatic screen rotation	there is
Multimedia Features
Camera
Camera Features	autofocus
Video recording	there is
Max. video resolution	1280x720
Max. video frame rate	30 fps
Front-camera	yes, 5 million pixels.
Audio	MP3, FM radio
Headphone jack	3.5mm
Connection
Standard	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. four
Support for LTE bands	FDD: bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28A
Interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1, USB
satellite navigation	GPS
A-GPS system	there is
Memory and processor
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, 1100 MHz
Number of processor cores	4
video processor	Adreno 304
Built-in memory	16 GB
RAM	1.50 GB
Memory card slot	Yes, up to 32 GB
Food
Battery capacity	2500 mAh
Talk time	18 h
Standby time	525 h
Charging connector	micro USB
Other features
Control	voice dialing, voice control
Airplane mode	there is
Sensors	illumination, proximity, hall, compass
Torch	there is

Advantages and problems of Alcatel POP 4 Plus 5056D

Advantages:

1. light.
2. loud and clear speaker sound.
3. price.
4. big screen.
5. fast charging.

Flaws:

1. bad camera.
2. stamped body.

Video review Alcatel POP 4 Plus 5056D

Smartphone Alcatel Pop S9 7050Y

Characteristics of Alcatel Pop S9 7050Y

General
Type of	smartphone
OS version	Android 4.3
Frame	classical
SIM cards	micro sim
Number of SIM cards	1
The weight	182 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	84.4x162.4x8.6mm
Screen
Display	color IPS, 16.78 million colors, touch
Touch screen type	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	5.9 in.
Image size	1280x720
Number of pixels per inch (PPI)	249
Automatic screen rotation	there is
Multimedia Features
Camera	8 megapixels, LED flash
Camera Features	autofocus
Recognition	faces, smiles
Video recording	there is
Max. video resolution	1920x1080
Max. video frame rate	30 fps
Geo Tagging	there is
Front-camera	yes, 2 million pixels.
Audio	MP3, AAC, FM radio
Connection
Standard	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE
Support for LTE bands	Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20
Interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC
satellite navigation	GPS/GLONASS
A-GPS system	there is
DLNA support	there is
Memory and processor
CPU	1200 MHz
Number of processor cores	4
Built-in memory	8 GB
The amount of memory available to the user	5.30 GB
RAM	1 GB
Memory card slot	Yes, up to 32 GB
Food
Battery capacity	3400 mAh
Talk time	36 h
Standby time	425 h
Music listening time	45 h
Charging connector	micro USB
Other features
	there is
Control	voice dialing, voice control
Airplane mode	there is
Sensors	illumination, proximity, compass
Torch	there is
Additional Information
Equipment	phone, battery, charger, USB cable, headset, manual
Announcement date	2014-02-25

Advantages and problems of Alcatel Pop S9 7050Y

Advantages:

1. big screen.
2. thin body.
3. glass with an oleophobic coating.
4. quickly finds satellites.

Flaws:

1. slows down.
2. little RAM.

Video review Alcatel Pop S9 7050Y

Smartphone Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K

Characteristics of Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K

General
Type of	smartphone
OS version	Android 6.0
Frame	classical
SIM card	Nano SIM
Number of SIM cards	1
The weight	149 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	75.4x153.9x6.99mm
Screen
Display	color AMOLED, 16.78 million colors, touch
Touch screen type	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	5.5 in.
Image size	2560x1440
Number of pixels per inch (PPI)	534
Automatic screen rotation	there is
scratch resistant glass	there is
Multimedia Features
Camera	16 megapixels, LED flash
Camera Features	autofocus
Video recording	there is
Max. video resolution	2560x1440
Max. video frame rate	30 fps
Geo Tagging	there is
Front-camera	yes, 8 million pixels.
Audio	MP3, AAC, WAV, FM radio
Headphone jack	3.5mm
Connection
Standard	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A Cat. four
Support for LTE bands	bands 3, 7, 8, 20
Interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, USB, NFC
satellite navigation	GPS
A-GPS system	there is
DLNA support	there is
Memory and processor
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
Number of processor cores	8
video processor	Adreno 510
Built-in memory	32 GB
The amount of memory available to the user	25 GB
RAM	3 GB
Memory card slot	Yes, up to 512 GB
Food
Battery capacity	3000 mAh
Talk time	13 h
Standby time	420 h
Charging connector	micro USB
Quick charge function	there is
Other features
Speakerphone (built-in speaker)	there is
Control	voice dialing, voice control
Airplane mode	there is
Sensors	illumination, proximity, hall, gyroscope, compass
Torch	there is
Additional Information
Equipment	smartphone, glasses virtual reality, JBL headset (WH60), slim network adapter(9V1.67A), thin USB cable, SIM eject tool
Peculiarities	NEG/Corning Gorilla glass; processor - 4 cores × 1.8 GHz + 4 cores × 1.4 GHz

Advantages and problems of Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K

Advantages:

1. super sound in speakers.
2. fast charging.
3. nimble.
4. rich equipment - case, film, headphones.
5. excellent communication reception everywhere.

Flaws:

1. battery.

Video review Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K

Smartphone Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5010D

Characteristics of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5010D

General
Type of	smartphone
OS version	Android 6.0
Frame	classical
Control	touch buttons
SIM cards	micro sim
Number of SIM cards	2
Multi-SIM mode	alternating
The weight	148 g
Dimensions (WxHxD)	72.5x140.7x9.5mm
Screen
Display	color TFT, 16.78 million colors, touch
Touch screen type	multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal	5 in.
Image size	854x480
Number of pixels per inch (PPI)	196
Automatic screen rotation	there is
Multimedia Features
Camera	8 megapixels, LED flash
Camera Features	autofocus
Video recording	there is
Max. video resolution	1920x1080
Geo Tagging	there is
Front-camera	yes, 5 million pixels.
Audio	MP3, AAC, WAV, FM radio
Headphone jack	3.5mm
Connection
Standard	GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G
Interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB
satellite navigation	GPS
A-GPS system	there is
Memory and processor
CPU	MediaTek MT6580M, 1300 MHz
Number of processor cores	4
video processor	Mali-400 MP1
Built-in memory	8 GB
RAM	1 GB
Memory card slot	Yes, up to 32 GB
Food
Battery capacity	2000 mAh
Talk time	8 h
Standby time	450 h
Charging connector	micro USB
Other features
Control	voice dialing, voice control
Airplane mode	there is
Sensors	illumination, proximity
Torch	there is
Additional Information
Equipment	smartphone, battery, mains charger with USB cable

Advantages and problems of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5010D

Advantages:

1. price.
2. flash on the front panel.

Flaws:

1. The viewing angles of the screen are disgusting.
2. cameras.

Video review Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5010D

Prices for Alcatel models

Manuals for Alcatel smartphones

Note. Instructions for smartphones can be viewed online, downloaded and printed.

Salon consultants have a neat 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 in Alcatel smartphones. Back in 2004, the division of Alcatel, which was engaged in the production of mobile equipment, merged with the Chinese company TCL - all push-button phones and “smart” devices that came out after that moment come from the Middle Kingdom. It was TCL that 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, it is precisely because of this that gadgets have reasonable prices. This article will tell about the current lines of Alcatel and the most remarkable of the company's smartphones.

Which Alcatel smartphone lines are active in 2017?

Alcatel is a real champion in the number of smartphone lines, the company has already 6 of them:

• A. This is the latest line - the first A-series devices appeared only in 2017. Now the line includes completely heterogeneous smartphones, but most of them still have one thing in common - huge displays with a diagonal of 5.5-6 inches.
• U- a line for people who cannot imagine life without a selfie.
• shine. There is only one Shine smartphone so far - this is the Lite model. Key Features– premium glass and metal design at a low price.
• Idol- the most advanced and functional smartphones Alcatel. It is this line that should be considered the flagship. Devices Alcatel Idol, as a rule, have very thin cases and amazing quality contrast IPS displays.
• Pop- budget smartphones designed mainly for teenage audiences. A characteristic feature of the design of the devices of the line is rounded corners.
• pixie- 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 6,000 rubles, while a Pop-smartphone can be bought for 4,000.

We will present the most notable Alcatel smartphones in more detail.

Most affordable

Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D

• Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6580M, 1300 MHz.
• Screen: 4 inches, resolution 800×480.
• 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 those that can also boast android version 6.0 "out of the box", in general, only a few models. One of those is Alcatel Pixi 4 4034D.

There is no need to talk about the merits of Pixi for a long time - it is clear that the most fastidious users can pass by. Among the advantages of the gadget, in addition to the minimum price, is an unexpectedly powerful processor. MTK's 4-core Pixi "stone" is capable of overclocking up to 1300 MHz. Exactly the same clock frequency appears in the characteristics of most Alcatel devices - even those that cost 10 thousand rubles.

Advantages:

• Lots of color options.
• Minimum cost.
• Support for 2 SIM cards.
• A good chipset for an ultra-budget device.

Flaws:

• A small screen with a ridiculous resolution for today.
• Boring and banal design.

Other inexpensive smartphones: One Touch Pop Star (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 inch, HD resolution.
• Battery: 2200 mAh
• RAM: 1 GB
• Built-in storage: 8 GB

Price: from 4 690 rubles

Alcatel rewarded the budget model U5 HD with excellent cameras - 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front. The front camera is provided with a flash - you can do selfies even in low light conditions. Young users will surely be pleased with the presence of many photo effects for selfies - for example, the popular effect " Mask”, which allows you to transform into a pirate, into a bear, into a zombie on the smartphone screen.

Alas, with the exception of the U5 HD cameras, there is really nothing more to brag about - in terms of all other characteristics, this is a rather primitive budget gadget.

It is worth buying the HD model. A simple U5, although a little cheaper, but its screen is no good.

Advantages:

• Decent selfie camera with lots of filters and effects.
• 4G support.
• Support for 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.

Humble "handsome"

Alcatel Shine Lite

• Chipset: 4-core MediaTek MT6737, 1300 MHz.
• Screen: 5 inch, 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 - budgetary.

The design secret of Shine Lite lies in the fact that the body of the smartphone does not contain a single gram of plastic. Both the front and rear faces of the device are covered with durable 2.5D Dragontrail glass – there is also an oleophobic coating on the front. The body frame 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 admit: 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 from Pixi 4.
• The device supports only 1 SIM.

The 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 of IFA 2016, then Alcatel presented A7 gadgets at the same exhibition a year later. A simple A7 is not really memorable, but the A7 XL impressed - it's really huge!

The smartphone is provided with a laminated 6-inch IPS display covered with Dragontrail glass. The screen resolution is 1920×1080 pixels (FullHD), which is a big improvement over the A3 XL, which is called the "eye killer" for its display of the same diagonal with HD resolution. Despite the large dimensions, the A7 XL is very easy to use - and besides, it is pretty 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.
• Considerable thickness - 9 mm. In such a case, it would be possible to fit an even more capacious battery.
• Mediocre rear camera. A resolution of 12 megapixels will not help if you use 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
• Screen: 5.5 inches, Quad HD resolution
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• RAM: 3 GB
• Built-in storage: 32 GB

Price: from 14 489 rubles

The sound of the Idol 4S was created by such "luminaries" as JBL and Waves - so it is quite logical that this smartphone is one of the most "musical" on the market today. The Alcatel device is equipped with two speakers, as well as Waves professional audio technology, thanks to which it sounds significantly louder and clearer than most other devices. mobile devices.

A curious 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. It's all about symmetry here. For example, speakers are located on both the front and back sides, so if you put 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 holding it upside down.

Advantages:

• Quality headset from JBL included.
• The presence of the 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, Full HD resolution.
• Battery: 2800 mAh
• RAM: 3 GB
• Built-in storage: 16 GB

Price: from 11 693 rubles

Paradoxically, we recognize the Idol 5 as the best smartphone from Alcatel - a gadget that balances on the verge that separates the budget and mid-price segments. The device does not contain any sensational technologies, but it boasts a very high-quality assembly and attractive design. The case is cast, made of aluminum, the battery is not removed. Thanks to its minimal thickness (only 7.5 mm) and 2.5D Dragontrail glass with an oleophobic coating, the smartphone looks modern and will not be “lost”, even if it is on the same shelf as the dazzlingly bright Shine Lite.

Advantages:

• Premium look.
• The presence of a fingerprint sensor.
• Support for Dirac digital sound optimization technology.
• The presence of a unique Now key, the function of which the user can determine himself.
• Support function " Application duplication”, thanks to which the user can “log in” in social networks and instant 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 shoot in the best way.
• The SIM card slot is combined - you have to make a choice between SIM 2 and a flash drive.

The Idol 5S smartphone deserves to be called the best, which 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

In the Alcatel smartphone catalog of 2017, there is not a single expensive device at all - apparently, the manufacturer has despaired of competing for a “place in the sun” in the premium segment. But Alcatel's positions in the budget segment are very strong - the Pop and Pixi lines will surely become legendary soon.

Alcatel has a good chance of success in the middle price segment as well. The company offers users at low prices bright smartphones with an original design - this is what distinguishes it from many Chinese manufacturers who are only capable of churning out boring and trivial monoblocks.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	65.7 mm (millimeters) 6.57 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft 2.59in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	137.6 mm (millimeters) 13.76 cm (centimeters) 0.45 ft 5.42in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	9.8 mm (millimeters) 0.98 cm (centimeters) 0.03ft 0.39in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	134 g (grams) 0.3 lbs 4.73oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	88.6 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.38 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	The black Blue Golden
Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device.	Plastic

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	MediaTek MT6739
Technological process Information about technological process on which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A53
Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8-A
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel.	4
Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	PowerVR GE8100
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	570 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	667 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	5 in 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	2.24in 56.8 mm (millimeters) 5.68 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	4.47in 113.59 mm (millimeters) 11.36 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	2:1 2:1 (18:9)
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	480 x 960 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	215 ppi (pixels per inch) 84 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	71.6% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Diaphragm	f/2
Flash type	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode
	Interpolated resolution - 8 MP

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture is larger.	f/2.4
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	1600 x 1200 pixels 1.92 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the optional camera.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the optional camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution.	15 fps (frames per second)
	Interpolated resolution - 5 MP

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours.	2000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-polymer (Li-polymer)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network.	17 h (hours) 1020 min (minutes) 0.7 days
2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	310 h (hours) 18600 min (minutes) 12.9 days
3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network.	11 o'clock (hours) 660 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	300 h (hours) 18000 min (minutes) 12.5 days
4G talk time Talk time in 4G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 4G network.	8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days
4G standby time The 4G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network.	210 h (hours) 12600 min (minutes) 8.8 days
Adapter output power Strength Information electric current(measured in amps) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) supplied by the charger ( output power). Higher output power ensures faster battery charging.	5 V (volts) / 1 A (amps)
Characteristics Information about some additional features device battery.	Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines.

0.91 W/kg (watt per kilogram)

Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.

1.63 W/kg (watt per kilogram)

Under the Alcatel brand Russian market a wide range of equipment is presented. Cell phones and smartphones are just one of the many areas in which the company operates. The Joint Stock Company Compagnie Générale d'Electricité was founded in 1898. Its ancestor was the Frenchman Pierre Azaria. However, in 2004, TCL bought out more than half of the shares, and the rest a year later. Now Chinese engineers are engaged in the production of products under this brand. It was they who released a line of smartphones called Alcatel One Touch. It combines inexpensive gadgets. The characteristics of some of them will be presented within the framework of this article.

The lineup

The One Touch lineup is divided into series. Currently there are more than seven of them. This proves that the manufacturer is doing its best to gain a foothold in the mobile technology market. The series features quite different devices. Some of them have a bright design, others have large screens. Let's look at the most popular of them:

• POP. The series combines budget segment devices. They have a bright youthful design.
• PIXI. Excellent functional devices. Kids love it because of the colorful boxes. The controls are simple and clear, have entry-level characteristics.
• Scribe Pro and HD. The series was introduced in 2013. It has a high sound quality, so it is suitable for audiophiles.
• Idol. In the line, the manufacturer has combined flagship devices. They are in demand not only in China, but also in Russia.
• fire. The peculiarity of this series is that the phones are running Firefox OS.
• hero. Smartphones are designed for those who prefer large screens. The series includes 6-inch models.
• star. A distinctive feature of gadgets is their low cost and support for two SIM cards.

Surprisingly, the lineup includes not only smartphones and tablets. You can also purchase an Alcatel One Touch router. Review brief characteristics model Y850V0 will be presented in this material.

Design Features of One Touch PIXI 3 (4027D)

Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 is a smartphone manufactured in 2015. It is a rectangular "brick" with rounded corners. As for the size, the phone looks quite massive. This feeling arises due to the large thickness - 11.7 mm. Note that this is too much, especially considering the weak battery. Buyers consider such a decision unjustified. But the width and height are standard - 65.1 and 132.2 mm, respectively. The mass of the gadget is 151 g. The phone feels good in the hands, it does not slip due to the soft-touch coating. Of the features worth highlighting the control panel. The designation of the buttons on it is quite large, presented in the form of geometric shapes - a triangle, a square and a circle.

Specifications PIXI 3 (4027D)

Let's take a look at the technical equipment of Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3:

• Screen. The display technology is TFT. The diagonal size is 4.5ʺ. Multitouch is designed for two touches. The picture is displayed with a resolution of 854 × 480 px. Low pixel density (218 ppi) does not guarantee a high-quality image. It can be rated as acceptable. Viewing angles are narrow. Due to the small range of brightness, using the phone in the sun is problematic.
• Net. The device has Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi wireless modules. 2nd and 3rd generation networks are supported. There is also a GPS navigation module.
• ON. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4. There is an “Updates” item in the menu, but you do not need to rely on a new version of the system.
• Cameras. The resolution of the front module corresponds to 0.3 MP. Interpolation up to 2 MP is available. The quality of the photos, judging by the reviews, is poor. The rear camera is based on a 5-megapixel sensor. A significant drawback is the lack of autofocus. Getting a high-quality frame is problematic even in good lighting. The camera may not be able to focus when shooting near objects. Accordingly, this will lead to fuzziness and blurring.
• Autonomy. The device has a 1400 mAh battery. Due to the fact that the equipment of the phone is weak, a 100 percent charge is enough for one day of work. But in the game mode, you will have to connect to the outlet in 3-3.5 hours.
• Memory. The amount of system memory is unforgivably small - only 512 MB. Given the range of applications offered to the user, with such equipment, he will acutely feel the limitations. The situation with native memory is no better. Its volume is 4 GB.
• hardware platform. The phone was built on MediaTek MT6572. The processor has two cores that are overclocked to 1200 MHz. Video card - Mali-400 MP.

Reviews about One Touch PIXI 3 (4027D)

What do owners think about Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3? Unfortunately, the phone turned out to be insufficiently productive. The reason for this was the small amount of system memory. Because of this, periodic freezes occur. Also, the disadvantages include the thickness of the case, a weak battery and a small integrated storage.

Unfortunately, the advantages of this model are not so significant. The owners liked the presence of an alert indicator, a good display and gesture support.

Appearance of One Touch POP С7

Alcatel One Touch POP C7 does not look like any frills. Buyers are presented with a typical rectangular monoblock with rounded edges. The front panel is protected by glass, which is an indisputable advantage. The owners assure that scratches do not form on it during operation. The control panel is standard with three touch keys. There is a backlight, but rather dim. Above the screen there is an indicator of missed events. It flashes white. All communications and controls are arranged in a typical layout. On the back cover Noise-canceling microphone, flash and camera are output. There is also a fairly large speaker hole. The body is completely made of plastic. Slots for memory cards and SIM cards are located under the battery cover.

Specifications

Acquaintance with the characteristics of the One Touch POP C7 model will begin with the dimensions. The body of the device is standard: height - 141 mm, width - 71.8 mm, thickness - 9.9 mm. With such dimensions, the phone turned out to be quite heavy - 162 g. The smartphone has a 5-inch screen with a TFT-LCD matrix. The resolution is rather weak - 854 × 480 px. It is worth noting that competitors have devices with characteristics much higher. The cameras are also equipped with sensors with low resolution: front - 0.3 megapixels, rear - 5 megapixels. In order for the phone not to be tied to an outlet, the manufacturer installed a 1900 mAh battery. Thanks to the balanced firmware in Alcatel One Touch POP C7 and not very productive "stuffing", the device operates on a single charge for about a day. This gadget is under Android control 4.2.2. As for the hardware platform, it is built on the MTK6582 processor (4/1300 MHz). System memory integrated 512 MB, and built-in - 4 GB. The graphics card is the Mali-400MP2.

Reviews about One Touch POP С7

The main advantage of the Alcatel One Touch POP C7 phone is the cost. At the start of sales, it was 5,000 rubles. Users believe that the technical equipment is fully consistent with the budget segment. Unfortunately, the owners in this model found not only advantages, but also disadvantages. Let's take a look at them.

Advantages:

• The kit comes with several different colored caps.
• Not the weakest chipset model.
• The camera allows you to record videos in Full HD.

• Photo quality.
• The RAM size is very small.
• Weak volume.
• Primitive exterior.

Hero Design Brief (Scribe Pro)

For Alcatel One Touch Hero, the manufacturer has chosen a classic design style. There are no unusual elements on the body - everything is simple and concise. In the reviews, the owners highlighted the presence of Dragontrail glass, which is resistant to various kinds mechanical damage. In addition to standard connectors, the smartphone is equipped with an additional socket, which is designed for a stylus. SIM cards are installed in slots located on both sides of the case: the first is on the right, the second is on the left. They open with a special clip. On the panels that cover these slots, there are designations: SIM 1 and SIM 2. The control panel is located under the screen. Of the features, it is also worth highlighting that the speaker hole on the back cover is made in such a way that the sound of a call from a phone lying on a hard surface is not muffled. This was achieved through the use of special protrusions on the sides.

Characteristics of Hero (Scribe Pro)

Alcatel One Touch Hero is equipped with a high-quality 6-inch display based on an IPS matrix. There is no air gap, which improves the image. On the high quality also indicate a density of 367 ppi and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 px.

The phone is equipped with two production cameras Sony. A 13-megapixel sensor is used for the main one, and a 2-megapixel module is located on the front side. Both cameras can record videos in Full HD.

The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek brand processor (4 cores). Its capabilities are 1500 MHz. Paired with the central chip, the PowerVR SGX 544MP accelerator is installed. The amount of memory is quite consistent with modern requirements: system - 2 GB, built-in - 16 GB. These characteristics are sufficient for smooth operation of the Android 4.2 interface. Autonomy is provided by a 3400 mAh battery.

February 24 became known full specifications of new smartphones from Alcatel. In total, as many as 7 devices are presented, grouped into three model series. Notably, each of the new products features an immersive FullView narrow screen with the popular 18:9 aspect ratio and a compact design with a large working area.

Alcatel 5 Series

The older series so far includes one Alcatel 5 smartphone in a plastic case with a special metal coating (metallic) in black or gold colors and with a dual widescreen front camera. The 120° shooting mode allows you to capture three times the image and is able to turn on automatically when more than three faces are detected in the frame.

The smartphone determines the faces not only for shooting, but also for safety - in the new Alcatel model, they have implemented the technology of unlocking by the face of the owner. At the same time, a touch fingerprint scanner remained on the back panel. And it can even be configured so that each finger opens a specific application assigned to its fingerprint.

Specifications Alcatel 5

• MediaTek MT6750 processor (8 cores Cortex A-53 @ 1.5 GHz)
• Graphics Mali-T860 MP2
• RAM 3 GB
• 32 GB data storage
• map support Micro memory SD up to 128 GB (FAT32)
• 5.7" diagonal display with 1440 x 720 pixels resolution (282 ppi density)
• two front cameras: 13 MP (f/2.0, 5-lens lens, pixel size 1.12 µm) and 5 MP (f/2.4, 6-lens lens, pixel size 1.4 µm)
• 12 MP primary camera (f/2.2, 5-element lens, 1.25 µm pixel size, 1080P video recording)
• battery 3000 mAh
• OS Android N
• sensors: accelerometer, light and distance sensor, fingerprint sensor, compass, gyroscope, face detection sensor (Face Key)
• connectors: USB 2.0 Type-C, audio output 3.5 mm
• dimensions: 152.35 x 71.1 x 8.45 mm
• weight 144 grams

Wireless Features:

• 2G, 3G, 4G (LTE bands: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20 / 28A)
• support for two Nano SIM cards
• WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2
• navigation: GPS, Glonass

This line includes three new smartphones - Alcatel 3, Alcatel 3V and Alcatel 3X. Each of them has an ergonomic glossy body and retains the main feature of the older series: the simultaneous presence of a fingerprint scanner and face recognition.

Alcatel 3 and Alcatel 3X will be presented to users in black and blue colors, and Alcatel 3V, in addition to black and blue, will also offer a golden body color.

Specifications Alcatel 3

All three models turned out to be surprisingly different from each other, and not only in such aspects as the number of cameras or processor models - there are differences even ... in operating system versions. Android systems. All detailed technical data are shown in the table below.

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Alcatel 3 Alcatel 3V Alcatel 3X Screen 5.5 inches, 18:9, HD+ (1440 X 720 pixels), IPS, 292 dpi 6.0 inches, 18:9, 2K (2160 X 1080 pixels), IPS, 402 ppi 5.7 inches, 18:9, HD+ (1440 X 720 pixels), IPS, 282 ppi CPU MediaTek MT8735A (4x Cortex A-53 cores @ 1.45GHz) MediaTek MT6739 (4x Cortex A-53 cores @ 1.28GHz) graphics accelerator Mali-T720 MP2 RAM 2 GB 3 GB Data store 16 GB 32 GB Memory cards Support for Micro SD cards up to 128 GB Battery 3000 mAh Main camera 13MP (f/2.0 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size, 5-element lens, 1080P video recording) Dual: 12 MP (autofocus, interpolation up to 16 MP, video recording in 1080P) + 2 MP (84-degree viewing angle) Dual: 13MP (Autofocus, 1.12µm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, 1080P video recording) + 5MP (120° FOV, 1.12µm pixel size, f/2.2 aperture) Front-camera 5MP (f/2.4 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size, 84° lens) 5 MP (interpolation up to 8 MP) 5 MP (1.12 µm pixel size, f/2.4 aperture) OS (at release) Android 8 Oreo Android 7 Nougat Connectors Micro USB 2.0 OTG support, 3.5mm audio output Sensors Fingerprint sensor, G-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, compass, gyroscope Fingerprint sensor, G-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, compass networks 2G, 3G, 4G LTE Cat 4, VoLTE (bands: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20) 2G, 3G, 4G LTE Cat 4 (bands: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20 / 28A / 38) 2G, 3G, 4G LTE Cat 4 (bands: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20 / 28A / 38 / 40) SIM cards Dual Nano SIM support Interfaces Wi-Fi 802.11 (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, NFC, FM Wi-Fi 802.11 (a / b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, NFC Wi-Fi 802.11 (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, NFC, FM radio Available colors Black blue Black, blue, gold Black blue Dimensions 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.5mm, weight 145g 162 x 76 x 8.0mm, 155g 153.5 x 71.6 x 8.5mm, 144g

In the new family, there were some obvious “state employees” - these are the new smartphones of the initial series: 1X and 1C. The Alcatel 1X runs on Android Go, recently released by Google for low-power budget devices, and features a Soft Touch suede finish in blue, black and gold. 1C of similar colors is “dressed” in an aluminum case and looks more presentable, but it turned out to be deprived of 4G support.

Specifications Alcatel 1

Both devices claim to be compact due to the relatively small screen diagonal of 5.3 inches by modern standards. All other characteristics are in the table.

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Alcatel 1X Alcatel 1C Screen 5.34 inches, 18:9, FWVGA+ (960 x 480 pixels), IPS, 201 ppi CPU MediaTek MT6739 (4x Cortex A-53 cores @ 1.28GHz) MediaTek MT6580M (4 cores Cortex A-53 with a power of 1.3 GHz) graphics accelerator Mali-400 MP2 RAM 1 GB Data store 16 GB Memory cards Support MicroSD cards up to 128 GB Battery 2460 mAh Main camera 8 MP (autofocus, 1080P video recording) Front-camera 5 MP (video recording in 720P format) OS (at release) Android 8 Oreo - Go Edition Android 7 Nougat Connectors Micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio output Sensors Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity and light sensors networks 2G, 3G, 4G LTE Cat 4 (bands: 1 / 3 / 7 / 8 / 20) 2G, 3G SIM cards Dual Nano SIM support Interfaces Wi-Fi 802.11 (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS Available colors Black, blue, gold Dimensions 147.5 x 70.6 x 9.15mm, 151g 146.9 x 70.6 x 9.2mm, 156g

This year, Alcatel decided, as they say, to take a number, and released several models at once in different price and "weight" segments. And at the same time, they equipped every device - even the most budget ones - with frameless screens with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Of course, the ubiquitous MediaTek chip spoils the picture a little, and 4G was not delivered to the youngest model at all. But in their price category, the devices look quite interesting - at least at the preliminary announcement stage.

• Alcatel 5 will go on sale in our country in March at a price of 12,990 rubles
• Alcatel 3 will cost 8,990 rubles (Q2 2018), 3X will cost 9,990 rubles (Q2), and 3V will be the most expensive in the line - 10,990 rubles (March)
• state employees 1C and 1X will appear on the shelves in the second quarter of this year at a price of 5,990 and 6,490 rubles

All three smartphones of the Alcatel 3 Series line can be admired with your own eyes already at MWC 2018. But the official presentation of the Alcatel 5 Series and Alcatel 1 Series to the public will have to wait until the second quarter of 2018.