Smartphone "Alcatel One Touch": review, specifications, settings and reviews. Alcatel One Touch: review, features, benefits, customer reviews Appearance and ease of use

The field of activity of the French company Alcatel is the release of software, computer and telecommunications equipment, and the development of communication networks. For a long time, the company was not engaged in the production of telephones. Only in 2004, the division of this brand merged with the division of the well-known Chinese company TCL that produces this product. Thus, an enterprise called TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phone appeared, and the production of these devices in China began with it.
Since 2005, all Alcatel smartphones have been a product of TCT Mobile. Their products are of excellent quality among devices of a similar price category. They have a stylish design, pretty good performance, and with each new model they use more and more advanced new technologies. For example, the Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra phone is presented as the thinnest smartphone in the world at the moment.
In our online store you can buy an inexpensive Alcatel phone in Moscow. The model range of this brand in the catalog on the site begins with a ridiculous price - 590 rubles. Due to the fact that there are discounts in the store under a special bonus program, you have the opportunity to purchase a device with the necessary characteristics at a very low price. Also quite often we have a variety of promotions, and there is a sale from the warehouse of various models.

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini is a compact smartphone from the Idol line. It is not devoid of the corporate identity of the company, which makes it look great. Unfortunately, not without simplification, they affected the processor and RAM. Let's see what this smartphone is capable of.

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini is made in a style similar to other ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol models, which is good. The design of the smartphone is recognizable and distinctive. The case is non-separable, perfectly assembled and very thin, by the way, the thickness is only 7.9 mm. The smartphone is 127.1 mm long, 62 mm wide and weighs 97 grams. With such parameters, the smartphone is practically not felt in your pants pocket.

The layout of the keys and interfaces is as follows: at the top of the front panel there is a light sensor, proximity, a voice speaker, a 0.3 MP front camera and an indicator of missed events. At the bottom of the front panel 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 a 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 sticks out a little above the surface of the body and has a silver rim, a flash, a second microphone, the manufacturer's logo and a multimedia speaker. The back cover is made of plastic imitating metal. The prints on the lid are only visible at certain angles and can be easily erased.

In general, there are no criticisms of the ergonomics of the smartphone. Plugs of connectors sit 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. The mechanical keys have a tight but distinct travel. Thanks to the slim body, light weight and pleasant materials, the device is pleasant to use.

Operating system and shell

The smartphone runs on 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 the older models. The lock screen can hold up to nine widgets from which you can switch to full screen mode. In addition to widgets, the lock screen has four icons (dial, messages, camera, and unlock) that are enclosed in a circle. The choice of icons and unlocking the smartphone is carried out using a small circle. It also changes its location relative to the tilt of the case 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 the smartphone, you can go to the notification panel and mode switches. It is impossible to change and move the mode switching icons.

After unlocking, we get to one of the five desktops, where there are widgets and program icons. For older models, this is the main menu, while for Idol MINI, it is just a desktop with widgets and program shortcuts. You can create folders on the desktop by dragging and dropping application shortcuts. With a long press on the widget, sliders appear, with which you can 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: common programs, downloaded programs and widgets. Despite the refusal of some manufacturers from 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 pre-installed programs, you can find an antivirus, an office application, a large number of social services and almost all services from Google. There is the possibility of blocking alerts from selected programs, as well as choosing the memory where applications will be installed.

The interface works well, twitching is rare, but in cases of launching a heavy application and then exiting it, the desktop shortcuts are redrawn.

The default keyboard is SwiftKey. The browser loads pages quickly, its work is not satisfactory.

I would like to note that some standard applications are redrawn according to the general design style. Among them are a compass, a calculator, a flashlight and a radio.

Hardware platform

It is worth noting that the smartphone can be presented in two versions 6012X and 6012D. The first version with the 6012X index is distinguished by the presence of one SIM card, a microSD slot, and 4 GB of internal memory. The 6012D version already has two slots for SIM cards, 8 GB of internal memory, but there is no microSD slot.

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini is based on the budget SoC MT6572 from MediaTek. This processor is built on a 28 nm process technology, 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 a budget one, it shows good results in synthetic tests. The amount of RAM is modest by the standards of the end of 2013, and is 512 MB. During normal use, no more than 140 MB of RAM remained. The built-in storage is 4 GB, of which about 2 GB is available to the user.

Video file playback

This smartphone is not positioned as a game, but, nevertheless, the performance will be enough for undemanding games.

The volume and sound quality of the speakers is good. Thanks to the thoughtful placement of the speaker, it will be hard to miss a call, because even when the phone is on the table, the speaker does not overlap. The microphone transmits speech with high quality. The sound in the headphones is good.

During most tasks, the smartphone case did not heat up. Working on a Wi-Fi network did not raise any questions, everything works quickly and without interruptions in the connection. The search for satellites is somewhat faster than on other devices with MediaTek chipsets.

autonomy

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini shows average autonomy results. A 1700mAh rechargeable battery is hidden inside the thin body. With medium loads, such as: about an hour of calls, always-on data transfer, the smartphone is able to 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 a power saving mode. The results of autonomy tests can be found below.

To listen to music, a standard player was used, the volume was set to 12 out of 15 possible, MP3 files with a bit rate of 320 Kbps. In reading mode, all wireless communications are disabled, including data transmission in the mobile network, and the display brightness is set to 50%. Navigation includes route planning in the Google Navigation app. The brightness is set to 50%, all communication 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 possible 15. The video file format is MKV, resolution is 1024x432 pixels, the frame rate is 24. When playing videos 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 equip IPS displays. ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Idol Mini boasts a 4.3-inch IPS display with a resolution of 854 × 480 pixels, there is an automatic brightness control sensor. The display accepts up to five simultaneous keystrokes. The viewing angles of the screen are close to the maximum, the colors are juicy, the brightness is high. In the sun, the display fades, 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 adversely affects the use of the device at night. The smartphone screen displays shades of gray a little darker than they should be. The color gamut is only slightly larger than sRGB. But if you do not find fault, then the smartphone is equipped with an excellent display, as 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. Video is recorded at 720p resolution.

The camera has HDR mode, panorama and night. In addition, in the settings you can change the flash mode, turn on the timer and select the size of photos. See sample photos 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

Camcorder settings are even simpler. In them there is only 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 assembly and beautiful visual shell. The disadvantages include a 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 UAH 1399, and the start of sales is scheduled for December 2013.

Liked
+ Assembly
+ Design
+ Screen

Did not like
- Small amount of RAM

The product is provided for testing by TCT Mobile Europe S.A.S. in Ukraine, www.alcatelonetouch.com.ua Standard High speed data transferGPRS, EDGE, HSDPA/HSUPA Dimensions (mm)127.1x62x7.9 Weight (g)96 Processor (for smartphones)MediaTek MT6572 (2x Cortex-A7, 1.3GHz) + GPU Mali 400MP MemoryRAM 512MB + 8GB ROM Expansion slot— Main screenIPS, 4.3″, 854×480, oleophobic coating Keyboard typescreen input Accumulator battery1700 mAh Operating time (manufacturer's data)up to 20/9h talk time (2G/3G), up to 540/450h standby time (2G/3G) Micro SIMNumber of SIM cards2 CPUMediaTek MT6572 + GPU Mali 400MP Number of Cores2 Frequency, GHz1,3 Battery1700 mAh Diagonal, inches4,3 Permission854x480 Matrix typeIPS PPI228 Brightness sensor+ Display featuresoleophobic coating Main camera, Mp5 Video filming[email protected] Flash+ Front camera, Mp0,3 Communication standardsGSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 900/2100 WiFi802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot Bluetooth4.0 GPS+ IrDA- FM radio+ (RDS) Audio jack3.5mm NFC- interface connectorUSB 2.0 (micro USB) Height, mm127.1x62x7.9 Weight, g96 Protection against dust and moisture- Type of shellmonoblock Housing materialplastic Keyboard typescreen input MoreScope of delivery: charger, USB cable, headset, user manual

Under the Alcatel brand, a wide range of equipment is presented on the Russian market. Mobile 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. An overview of the brief characteristics of the Y850V0 model will be presented in this material.

Design Features of One Touch PIXI 3 (4027D)

Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 is a 2015 smartphone. 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. When shooting near objects, the camera may not be able to focus. 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 candy bar 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. A noise-canceling microphone, flash and camera are displayed on the back cover. 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 running Android 4.2.2. As for the hardware platform, it is built on the MTK6582 processor (4/1300 MHz). System memory is 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 of 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. High quality is also indicated by a density of 367 ppi and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 px.

The phone is equipped with two cameras manufactured by 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.

Alcatel smartphones are compact, ergonomic devices created by a major Franco-American company. They are distinguished by a bright design and multifunctionality. The brand presents a line of models in different price segments.

The devices support a variety of GSM standards at low and high frequencies, which allows you to make and receive calls anywhere in the world. Thanks to the built-in browser and 3G support, you can install some instant messengers and social networking applications. You can also use your phone as a convenient navigator: the devices are equipped with a global positioning system and an advanced energy-intensive A-GPS system.

Upgraded versions of Alcatel smartphones support the LTE Internet connection standard and provide contactless connection of devices and data transmission from one to another at speeds up to 173 Mbps. The convenient and clear interface facilitates operation of the device. Interesting games and useful applications will diversify your leisure time.

Alcatel mobile phones are equipped with a high resolution camera. By expanding the device's RAM using memory cards such as microSD, microSDHC, you can create a whole archive of impressive photos and videos. The MP3 player has the ability to set your favorite melody as a ringtone.

Thanks to the powerful lithium-ion batteries that hold a charge for a long time, you can stay in uninterrupted talk time up to 36 hours. The “smart” energy saving system will ensure competent energy consumption and user comfort.

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 newer version or "rolled back" to an earlier version, then you should try other detailed operating instructions, which will be presented below. We also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the quick user manual in the 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 is 5.1].

We continue to set up 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 the child mode and forgot the password

Go to "Settings-> Language and keyboard-> section (keyboard and input methods)-> check the box next to "Google voice input"

Settings-> Screen:: Auto-rotate screen (untick)

How to set a melody for an alarm clock?

Settings-> Display-> Brightness-> right (increase); left (decrease); AUTO (automatic adjustment).

Settings-> Battery-> Energy saving (tick)

Enable battery percentage display

Settings->Battery->Battery charge

How to transfer phone numbers from SIM card to phone memory? Import numbers from SIM card

1. Go to the Contacts app
2. Click on the "Options" button -> select "Import/Export"
3. Choose from where you want to import contacts -> "Import from SIM card"

How to add a contact to the black list or block a phone number?

How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)

1. You can contact the operator
2. 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 -> Vibrate feedback of keys (uncheck or tick)

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 (the link is above). We know that in this modification of the device the chipset is MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz.

Settings->For Developers->USB Debugging

If there is no item "For developers"?

Follow the instructions

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 the input language on the keyboard?

Settings-> Language and input-> Android keyboard-> settings icon-> Input languages ​​(checks the ones you need)