Alcatel pixi 4 technical specifications. Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between different devices
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 64.4 mm (millimeters) 6.44 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.54 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 121.3 mm (millimeters) 12.13 cm (centimeters) 0.4 ft (feet) 4.78 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 9.7 mm (millimeters) 0.97 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.38 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 110 g (grams) 0.24 lbs 3.88 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 75.77 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.6 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Silver Red Pink Orange Yellow Blue Green Golden Grey |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | 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.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on 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 MT6580M |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU 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) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 2 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 416 MHz (megahertz) |
| 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 after the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) 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 mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
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 quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4 in (inches) 101.6 mm (millimeters) 10.16 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.06 in (inches) 52.27 mm (millimeters) 5.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.43 in (inches) 87.12 mm (millimeters) 8.71 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.667:1 5:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 233 ppi (pixels per inch) 91 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 58.49% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes provide more soft light and unlike brighter xenon ones, they are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video with maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting |
| 2 MP - market dependent |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
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 the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, 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 your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 520 h (hours) 31200 min (minutes) 21.7 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 500 h (hours) 30000 min (minutes) 20.8 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery. | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.917 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.793 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
The Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D smartphone went on sale in 2015. You can buy it for $54, subject to signing a contract with the operator. The cost without a contract reaches $65. There are several model options, with different versions operating system. There is also a single-SIM version, distinguished by the prefix 4027X in the name. There is another variation, with 1 GB of RAM, a different processor and 4G support. Same appearance, same name - Alcatel Pixi 3, but with the 5017D prefix. This review will focus on the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D. This is a very budget model for people who want to get a smartphone for minimal money.
Specifications Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D
Considering the price, the device lags behind other Chinese manufacturers in terms of characteristics, and is stuck somewhere in 2013.
Design
The appearance of the device does not stand out in anything remarkable: it is a typical rectangular brick with rounded edges. The only unusual thing to note is the huge touch buttons under the screen, devoid of backlighting. The lid has a soft-touch coating, so the device feels confident in your hands. The body height is 132.2 mm, width is 65.1 mm, and thickness is 11.7 mm - the smartphone can be considered thick by modern standards. Its weight is 151 grams.
CPU
The hardware is based on a very budget 2-core MediaTek MT6572 processor. Operating frequency processor - 1.2 GHz; different sources provide conflicting information on this matter. The Mali-400 MP 500 MHz video chip is responsible for graphics processing. This hardware makes it possible for a smartphone to perform trivial tasks: calls, social networks, watching videos, launching applications, web surfing, navigation. The Antutu synthetic test estimates the smartphone's performance at approximately 12 thousand points.
However, given the insufficient amount of RAM, the user may experience a noticeable lack of performance. For example, the interface sometimes slows down. The speed of launching applications and switching between them leaves much to be desired. Videos on YouTube play normally in low resolution, but you won’t be able to watch online videos normally in a browser. Simple games a la Angry Birds run without problems. In resource-intensive 3D games, stuttering will sometimes be noticeable. And no graphics settings will help: there is too little RAM.
Memory
The manufacturer saved on RAM: in the Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D its volume is only 512 MB. To work comfortably with a smartphone, this is not enough; you need at least 1 GB of RAM. Periodic slowdowns in the operation of the device that occur when trying to load it with more than one simple task are proof of this.
The capacity of the built-in storage is also negligible: 4 GB, of which about 2 GB is available to the user. This is barely enough to install the necessary software; any games are out of the question. However, despite the limitation of the operating system, the manufacturer has added the ability to select the location for installing applications. External microSD drives up to 32 GB are supported.
Autonomous operation
Power for autonomous operation comes from a 1400 mAh battery. Not enough, but the hardware is quite modest and consumes energy sparingly. The charge is enough for one day of light if you use the device for infrequent calls and communication in social networks. In games, the battery can be completely drained in 3 - 3.5 hours. The maximum video viewing time on one charge is about 4 hours. The included charger, when connected to the network, replenishes the charge level to 100% in about 2.5 hours.
Camera
Alcatel Pixi 3 is equipped with a 5 MP main camera. The quality of the resulting photographs is unsatisfactory, but quite adequate price category smartphone. The general blurriness of the images, the lack of proper detail - in general, a standard situation. You can use the flash to take pictures in low light. The camera is not equipped with autofocus, so photos can often be “out of focus,” especially if you try to take a photo at close range. There is an HDR mode, but it doesn't help the situation. Videos can be recorded at a resolution of 1280 x 720, although in the settings the maximum available resolution is 840 x 480. The quality of the resulting videos is much better than photos.
Front-camera at 0.3 MP with interpolation up to 2 MP, also does not produce good results. But it can be useful for video communication.
Display
The smartphone has a 4.5-inch TFT display. The smartphone manufacturer “forgot” to clarify the technology used to make the matrix. Judging by the not-so-high viewing angles, we can assume that this is a TN matrix. The screen resolution is 854 x 480 pixels, pixel density is 218 ppi. However, the screen cannot be called terrible - viewing angles and image quality are quite acceptable. The touchscreen recognizes 2 touches simultaneously. Adaptive adjustment There is no brightness. The maximum brightness reserve is not conducive to using the device in bright sunshine. But for indoor use, the brightness of the display is quite enough.
Network communications
Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D can work with two SIMs; they are installed in the corresponding slots under the battery. 2G GSM and 3G communication standards are supported. The smartphone has a GPS navigation module, with support A-GPS technology. It “clings” to satellites without problems, the connection is stable. Transmission technologies supported Wi-Fi data and Bluetooth 4.0.
Sound
The main audio speaker is loud enough to not miss a call or alarm. You don't need anything more from it for such a price. TO conversational dynamics There are no complaints, the interlocutor can be heard normally. The sound in the headphones is acceptable, nothing unusual. 
Software
Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. In the settings there is a “Software Update” item, however, more new version You shouldn't expect an OS from the manufacturer. But on w3bsit3-dns.com there are a lot of firmware for this device, including CyanogenMod 12.1, based on Android 5.1.1. This device can also be found with Firefox 2.0 and Windows 8.1 OS. But such offers, most likely, will not be available to our market.
Distinctive features
There is an event indicator on the front panel. It lets you know if there are missed calls or notifications without unlocking the screen. An event indicator light in an ultra-budget segment device is a very rare occurrence.
Gestures that use the accelerometer are also supported: hang up the call and turn off the alarm by rotating the screen down, and changing the playing track by shaking the smartphone.
Pros and cons of Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D
Pros:
- event indicator light;
- Gesture support;
- not the worst display.
Minuses:
- only 512 MB of RAM, the lack of RAM is felt due to periodic freezes of the interface and applications;
- with such a thick case (11.7 mm), they could install a more capacious battery;
- little built-in memory.
Our review of the Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D smartphone
The quality of shooting from both cameras was deliberately not included in the list of shortcomings. On this moment The cameras are quite consistent with the price of the device. Otherwise, Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D is a smartphone entry level. Designed for people who need an affordable Android mobile device with support for 2 SIM, WiFi and 3G. And also for those who are looking for a cheap device from a more or less well-known manufacturer, but are not yet aware that Alcatel is no longer a French company. This is a Chinese device, and for a similar price there are much more attractive devices, both in appearance and in characteristics.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 72.5 mm (millimeters) 7.25 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft (feet) 2.85 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 140.7 mm (millimeters) 14.07 cm (centimeters) 0.46 ft (feet) 5.54 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 9.5 mm (millimeters) 0.95 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.37 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 169 g (grams) 0.37 lbs 5.96 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 96.91 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.89 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Orange Blue Grey |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | 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 called a 2G mobile network. It is improved 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 an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on GSM standard and applies to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is that it provides higher speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz (5045G) |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a 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 technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 2600 MHz LTE 800 MHz (5045D; 5045X) LTE 900 MHz (5045D; 5045X) LTE 1800 MHz (5045A; 5045D; 5045J; 5045X) LTE 2100 MHz (5045A; 5045X) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (5045A; 5045D; 5045D; 5045J; 5045X) LTE 1900 MHz (5045A; 5045G; 5045J) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (5045A; 5045G; 5045J) LTE 850 MHz (5045G) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (5045A; 5045J) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (5045A; 5045G; 5045J) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on 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 MT6735M |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU 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). | 1000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 1 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 500 MHz (megahertz) |
| 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 after 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 mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
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 quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.23 mm (millimeters) 6.22 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.71 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 196 ppi (pixels per inch) 77ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 67.75% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 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 device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
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 the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, 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 your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 473 h (hours) 28380 min (minutes) 19.7 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 11 o'clock (clock) 660 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 441 h (hours) 26460 min (minutes) 18.4 days |
| 4G latency 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 196 h (hours) 11760 min (minutes) 8.2 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible 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, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 0.466 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.669 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Today we have at our disposal the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) smartphone. This device is one of the cheapest on the Russian market with LTE support. We found out how convenient and practical the device turned out to be during a long user test.
With the growth of 4G coverage in different regions of Russia, subscribers are increasingly looking at devices that support high-speed mobile Internet. For obvious reasons, models with low prices attract more attention. It was all the more interesting to get an Alcatel Pixi 4 smartphone with a 5-inch screen for testing, which at a low cost promises rich functionality, adequate performance and mobile Internet at speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s. How he pleased and upset us, read on.
Technical characteristics of Alcatel Pixi 4
id="sub0">| Characteristic | Description |
| Case materials: | Plastic |
| operating system: | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Screen: | TFT-TN touchscreen, 5-inch diagonal, resolution 480x854 pixels (196 ppi) |
| CPU: | quad-core MediaTek MT6735M clocked at 1.0 GHz |
| GPU: | ARM Mali-T720M |
| RAM: | 1 GB |
| Flash memory: | 8 GB built-in (4 GB available) + microSD memory card slot |
| SIM card type: | Two microSIM, but only one SIM card can work with 4G |
| Mobile connection: | EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), LTE Cat.4 (150/50 Mbit/s) |
| Communications: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector for charging/sync (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm for headset |
| Navigation: | GPS, AGPS |
| Sensors: | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope |
| Main camera: | 8 megapixels without autofocus, LED flash |
| Front-camera: | 5 megapixels without autofocus, LED flash |
| Battery: | removable, 2000 mAh |
| Dimensions, weight: | 140.7 x 72.5 x 9.5 mm, 169 g |
Delivery package and first impressions
id="sub1">Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) comes in a thick cardboard box white. The packaging contains an image of the smartphone, its name, as well as the main parameters.
In addition to the smartphone itself, the box contains a synchronization cable and USB charging- microUSB, power adapter, wired headset, instructions and warranty card.
Taking it out of the package, you notice that the device is quite heavy - 169 grams. At the same time, the dimensions are quite typical for devices with a 5-inch screen - 140.7 x 72.5 x 9.5 mm.
Despite the fact that the device fits in the palm of your hand, it is difficult to reach the edges of the display with one hand. You have to use your second hand or intercept. At the same time, the device can be carried in the pocket of trousers, jeans, jacket or shirt. The only thing is that at first you feel quite a lot of weight of the tube, but over time you get used to it.
Design and appearance
id="sub2">The appearance of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) is ordinary. An ordinary rectangular block with rounded corners, made of hard plastic. The plastic on the sides and back is matte, the front part is glossy. Fingerprints, dust and other traces instantly appear on the gloss. As for the stability of the plastic that covers the screen, abrasions and light scratches appear after 5-6 days.
The build of the device is surprisingly good. The back cover is attached tightly. There are no cracks, no crunching or creaking noises have appeared in two weeks. On sale you can find five color options for the case: completely black, black with a blue back cover, black with a silver cover, black with an orange cover and completely white. On my test I had a completely even option.
Now what and where is this device located. On the front you can see a 5-inch screen covered with transparent plastic. There is no oleophobic coating, as I noted above. Well, to combat fingerprints, any available means are suitable - napkins, scarves, etc.
There is a speaker above the screen for telephone conversations and also for external calls and sounds. Its volume is enough to communicate in a noisy room or on the road. There is a front-facing camera in the upper right corner, as well as a dot LED. On the left is a flash for selfies. It is automatically activated when working with the front camera.
Below the screen there are three standard buttons for controlling the menu and operating system of the device. They are not backlit, which makes working in the dark difficult.
The power and screen lock button, as well as the screen adjustment key, are located on the right side of the smartphone. At the top you can see a microphone, as well as a hole for connecting a wired headset. On the bottom right side there is a microphone and a microUSB connector.
On the back side you can see an 8 megapixel camera lens without autofocus, but with an LED flash.
The battery cover is attached securely. In order to remove it, there is a recess in the lower right corner. Under the cover you can see lithium-ion battery, two slots for microSIM-sized SIM cards, as well as a slot for microSD memory cards.
Screen. Graphics capabilities
id="sub3">Cheap smartphones try to save on everything. In the case of Alcatel Pixi 4, the “victim” of savings was the screen. A TFT-TN matrix with a diagonal of 5 inches, a resolution of 480x854 (196 ppi) is installed here; upon careful examination, individual pixels are visible. What’s most interesting is that this does not prevent the picture from looking quite alive and bright. Yes, the viewing angles here are not high, the display fades and glares a lot in the sun, but the colors are decent.
Another plus of such a budget screen is that it consumes a small amount of energy, which has a positive effect on time battery life.
The sensitivity of the display is sufficient for comfortable work. Recognition of two clicks is supported at the same time.
Hardware platform: processor, memory, performance
id="sub4">Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) is equipped with a MediaTek MT6735M chip with a quad-core processor: 4 cores of 1.0 GHz. Graphics subsystem - Mali-T720M. Random access memory 1 GB, built-in flash memory - 8 GB. 4 GB is available to the user. MicroSD memory cards up to 32 GB are supported.
Basic programs and the operating system interface work very quickly. Of course, not like in more expensive models, but applications launch within a couple of seconds. The response after pressing the screen is also comfortable. There is no lag. Games are much slower, as is the browser when there are 6-8 tabs open. If you launch any application at this time, it will also slow down for the first seconds. In general, the behavior of a budget chip and a small amount of RAM is normal.
To sum up the hardware, I would like to note that it is sufficient for most users. For an undemanding user, the operating speed will be comfortable.
Communication capabilities
id="sub5">Alcatel Pixi 4 has two slots for micro SIM cards. The gadget has only one radio module, and if any activity appears on one of the cards, the second one will become temporarily unavailable - the classic implementation of a “dual SIM” smartphone.
It is assumed that with one of the cards the user will make calls, send messages and use 3G Internet (the slot does not support 4G), and with the other, everything will be the same, but with 4G support. It’s worth remembering this and not being surprised if, for one reason or another, the smartphone does not see the LTE network. By the way, the slot with 4G support is “locked” for Beeline, the second one is without restrictions. In order to remove the SIM-lock, you need to visit the Beeline salon and write an application. The unlock code is usually sent within a few days.
Working with SIM cards is implemented in the simplest way: after installing both SIM cards in the device, the smartphone will offer to assign which one to call, send messages and access the Internet with. To change the assignment of slots, cards do not need to be swapped - this can be done directly from the phone menu.
The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G/3G and 4G on Russian frequencies, reliably receives the signal and does not lose it for no apparent reason. The device supports the LTE Cat standard. 4 with a maximum theoretical data reception speed of 150 Mbit/s, upload speed - 50 Mbit/s. During test measurements, Alcatel Pixi 4 on the Beeline network in Yekaterinburg showed speeds of 35 Mbit/s.
Talking on the phone is not always comfortable. The speaker has a small volume reserve. In noisy places it is quite difficult to understand the words of the interlocutor even at maximum volume.
The device can work with all modern wireless networks. Among them are Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.5 GHz), Bluetooth version 4.0. All modules work quickly and without failures.
The smartphone supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi channels or Bluetooth. There is a USB 2.0 connector.
Among the additional communication tools, it is worth noting GPS, A-GPS (standard cartography is built into the smartphone Google Maps). The navigation error radius during testing was about 3 meters, which is very little. The gadget copes well with the role of a navigator. True, it does not work for long - about 2.5 hours in navigation mode
Duration of work
id="sub6">The smartphone has a 2000 mAh lithium-ion battery. Under testing conditions, with a number of calls of 35-40 minutes per day, browsing the Internet for about 2 hours via 4G, listening to an mp3 player through a headset for about 2 hours a day, the device worked for 27 hours. When watching video, the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) worked for 5 hours, in navigator mode - 2 hours 35 minutes. As a result, the device has to be charged every day. If you use the smartphone in a less intensive mode, it will work for 2 days.
In terms of autonomy, the device is no different from the vast majority of cheap Android smartphones.
From the included charger accumulator battery Charges in about 4.5 hours. The reason for this is the current of 550 mA. If you use a charger with a current of 1 A, the charging speed is reduced by almost half. This is worth remembering.
User Interface and Operating System
id="sub7">Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. One of the nice additions from the manufacturer is the panel quick access on the lock screen and the ability to zoom in on images in the gallery and the camera frame with one finger. The main menu sorts applications into alphabetical order and it seems that this cannot be changed.
Among the preinstalled applications there are standard applications for the manufacturer: free Viber messengers, WhatsApp, Evernote, ES Explorer, Opera browser, Shazam, Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Twitter, Clean Master. There are a couple of games.
Camera. Photo and video capabilities
id="sub8">The photo capabilities of the Alcatel Pixi 4 are quite poor. The main camera is 8 megapixels without autofocus, there is a flash. The interface for working with the camera is standard for Android 6. The settings include HDR technology, white balance and ISO, flicker reduction, face recognition, automatic shutter release when a smile is detected, etc. Available modes: Normal, Panorama, QR Scanner, Polaroid, Auto Retouch.
In bright light the picture is more or less adequate. But as photographing conditions worsen, “grain”, blurriness, and inadequate colors begin to appear in the image.
The main camera shoots video in HD 720p 30 fps, with electronic image stabilization. Files are written in 3gp format. The recording quality is much below average.
On the front of the smartphone there is a 5 megapixel front camera. It also doesn't have autofocus. It shoots in all modes, except panorama and QR scanner, and also records video with a resolution of 640x480, also with stabilization. The camera is suitable for video calls, but for the rest it is unlikely.
Results
id="sub9">The main advantage of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) is 4G support. Mobile Internet works quickly and efficiently. Otherwise, the device is a typical representative of the budget class.
You can note the large 5-inch screen. But the trouble is that in the sun the information on it is practically indistinguishable. Battery life is average or slightly below average. It seemed strange that the original charger charges the smartphone battery in only 4.5 hours. Alternative memory devices can do this twice as fast.
The disadvantages include the lack computing power when starting productive mobile games, a frankly modest-quality main camera that does not have autofocus. I wasn't pleased with the speaker either. In noisy places, the caller's voice is difficult to understand.
If you need a simple and affordable smartphone with LTE, then the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) may well meet your expectations. It can easily be turned into a point Wi-Fi access, as well as go online and view light multimedia content. If you need an affordable device with advanced phone features, a good camera and big time battery life, Alcatel Pixi 4 is not the best option.
Advantages
LTE support
High quality build
Dual SIM support
Flaws
Quiet speaker
The screen goes blind in the sun
Both cameras do not have autofocus
Not suitable for serious games, not enough processing power
Customized Beeline smartphone with a 5-inch screen and 4G (LTE) support for two SIM cards. The price of the set is 5,990 rubles, together with the smartphone they give 4 free months on the “All for 500” tariff. Device category - budget smartphone with big screen.
Actually, the smartphone is positioned as a modern budget device, with a price of 3,990 rubles, the remaining 2,000 rubles. conditionally considered payment for 4 months at the “All for 500” tariff.
In principle, they have the right to indicate a price tag of 3,900, but for this money you cannot get a smartphone even theoretically. 5,990 for a set with communication services or 7,490 rubles. if you take only the smartphone itself. Still, the price can be considered the main advantage of this model with a five-inch screen. I remember that at the beginning of the year Beeline came up with the “Second smartphone as a gift” promotion; then the idea seemed dubious to me. Description of the current Beeline promotion with Alcatel PIXI 4, and at the same time the characteristics of the device can be viewed on the Beeline website.
IN Chinese company TCL (owns the Alcatel brand) invented a kind of “group” system of naming their products, completely different models have the same name Alcatel PIXI 4, which probably causes confusion. The entire PIXI 4 group is positioned as “smartphones for inexperienced users.” There is an Alcatel PIXI 4 with a 4-inch screen, there is an Alcatel PIXI 4 with a 5-inch screen (our test subject), there is one with a 6-inch screen, and there is another Alcatel PIXI 4 with a 6-inch screen, but without LTE support. Here is such a zoo of devices with the same name.
Specifications
- Full name: Alcatel PIXI 4 (5), index for Russian market 5045D. Not to be confused with other Alcatel PIXI 4, see above.
- Manufacturer: TCL Communication Ltd (China).
- Operating system: Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- SIM-two, miniSIM. SIM-Lock is installed on 1 slot and supports 4G/3G/2G. Slot 2 is not locked, but only supports 3G/2G.
- Screen: 5 inches, TFT-TN, 16.78 million colors, 854 x 480, pixel density 196 ppi.
- Cameras: main 8 MP, front 5 MP. Both cameras have flashes and both do not have autofocus.
- Processor: quad-core MediaTek MT6735M, 1 GHz.
- Video subsystem: Mali-T720 M.
- Memory: 8 GB built-in (3.6 GB available), 1 GB RAM.
- Slot for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB.
- Support 2G/3G/4G. Bands 2G 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, 3G 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, 4G (LTE FDD) Bands 3/7/8/20/28A.
- LTE Cat. 4 (speed up to 150 Mbit/s).
- HSPA+ support in 3G (speed up to 42 Mbps).
- Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi Direct.
- Micro USB 2.0 high speed.
- Navigation: GPS, A-GPS.
- Battery: 2,000 mAh.
- Dimensions and weight: 140.7 x 9.5 x 72.5 mm, 169 g.
Dot the i's
A traditional section for those who want to immediately understand whether it makes sense to read the review to the end. The “Technical Specifications” section does not reflect individual features, and there are plenty of these “features” in this device. Just in case, let me remind you: some of the photos have higher resolution versions, available by clicking.
4G works well, connects to the network quickly and stays on it confidently. There are no complaints about the data transfer speed. There is a slot for a microSD memory card. Two SIM cards, microSIM. The first slot is locked for Beeline, the second is without restrictions, but also without 4G support. If necessary, the SIM-lock can be removed; to do this, you need to visit a Beeline salon and write an application. The unlock code is usually sent within a few days.
The AnTuTu benchmark assigned the device 17,017 virtual “parrots”. For modern devices, even this class is not enough, and heavy games will most likely only be played on “humane” settings.
They saved money on the display; it is not IPS. However, the colors are bright, and distortion occurs only when turning in a vertical plane, and for some reason only in one direction. A resolution of 854 x 480 with a pixel density of less than 200 ppi is not enough for comfortable work; blurred fonts and fine lines are noticeable to the eye. The brightness margin is decent, and in sunny weather the display is readable. But there is no automatic brightness adjustment, only manually.
The main camera is 8 MP without autofocus, the pictures are frankly bad, despite all these megapixels. It only makes sense to take pictures in good weather. The same applies to the 5 MP front camera. But the front camera has its own separate flash. Color rendering is tolerable, but nothing more. There is blue led indicator events.
There is no separate multimedia speaker, which is good and bad at the same time. The voice during a conversation is transmitted perfectly and without distortion (for a voice there is a significant power reserve), but for a call it is not enough, it is clearly quiet. When playing video, this is not so critical (the speaker “looks” directly at you), but calls in noisy places may not be heard.
Noise reduction during conversations works (two microphones). The headset is included. The 3.5 mm jack is standard. Removable battery 2,000 mAh works for a full day of average load, but nothing more.
For its 5-inch screen, the smartphone does not look thick. The designers clearly didn’t take advantage of the grams of weight, and the device feels massive in the hand (169 grams). It was assembled with high quality, but I was disappointed by the back without a coating and even without a notch on the surface. There are several color options, but otherwise there is no design.
Positioning
Everything is simple with it: a device for those who want big screen and support modern standard 4G. And all this for the lowest possible fee. The 5 MP front camera with flash can also work as an enticement. Probably, the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system will also be an additional advantage for some.
It seemed to me that the device was too heavy for most girls. At the same time, outwardly the smartphone is uninteresting, despite different variants color design.
Equipment and design
Full set: smartphone, connecting cable, wired headset, short guide “Getting Started”, “Safety Information”, warranty card. I didn't have the user manual. Either they forgot to put it in, or considered it an excess. Charger for output current 0.55 A (!!). I hope there is a 2 A charger on hand; with a standard adapter, the smartphone can be fully charged in five to five and a half hours. Thank you for not saving on the headset; nowadays it is increasingly not included in budget smartphones.
I already wrote about thickness and weight. The device with classically rounded corners looks completely ordinary without any special features or design flourishes. The choice of colors for the back cover is rich, this somewhat compensates for the ordinary appearance.
Pay attention to the white device. This particular option is interesting because the front panel is also white and the smartphone does not give the impression of a standard one, on which a cover of a different color was simply put on.
Design Features
There are no questions about the assembly. Everything is tight, without cracks, does not move. In one review I read about a slight crunch in my hands when squeezing, so I squeezed the device with all my heart, everything is fine. Perhaps the author of the review did not fully seat one of the latches during assembly, this happens. The back cover is not pressed through. There is no play in the buttons.
The layout is standard - “tray”. The battery is removable, the camera eye almost does not protrude beyond the dimensions. Only a fraction of a millimeter of metal edging protects the glass of the camera eye from scratches. There is no separate multimedia speaker, and accordingly, there are no additional holes in back cover. Thanks to the use voice speaker As a universal device, the sound is not muffled when the phone is lying even on a soft surface.
There's something I don't understand about the speaker design. If we decided to abandon a special multimedia speaker and make the voice one a universal one, then how could we hide this speaker under a gap less than 1 mm wide, and then cover this gap with a metal plate with tiny holes? How can sound break through all these barriers? If they had made the gap three times wider and covered it with a thin mesh, there wouldn’t have been hundreds of complaints about the bell being too quiet.
Second microphone (for noise reduction during a call) - in the upper left corner next to standard connector 3.55 for headphones or headsets. As I already wrote, there are no complaints about the sound during a call, but the ringer volume is insufficient.
The buttons are silver “metal-like” and protrude just right. The power button and volume rocker are both on the right side, but the travel of the keys is short and clear, their “joint” placement does not interfere with taking screenshots. I remember I had a blast with some smartphone; I was only able to take a screenshot with the buttons next to it on the third or fifth attempt.
All three control buttons are software, they saved on the backlight, it is not there. They are difficult to see in the twilight; in the dark at first it’s a real disaster. Then you’ll get used to it, it’s not fatal. But there is an LED event indicator that helps save battery power. Think about how many times a day you turn on your screen just to check if you missed something important. It’s a pity that the indicator is one-color (light blue) and you can only focus on the presence/absence of its blinking. By the way, many programs allow you to set the blinking frequency of the indicator, this is a “note to the hostess.”
Display
The screen, unfortunately, is not IPS. 5 inches, TFT-TN, 16.78 million colors, 854 x 480, pixel density 196 ppi. In the photo above you can see the level of grain. The resolution of 854 x 480 with a pixel density of 196 ppi is not exciting, I would like more. The matrix itself is not bad in its class and the colors are saturated. White balance is more or less normal, although there is a slightly bluish tint. It's a shame that the smartphone does not use MiraVision technology, which allows you to perfectly adjust the color temperature; MiraVision would be very useful on this matrix.
The screen is responsive, but only responds to 2 simultaneous touches. The display gets fairly dirty, but I strongly doubt the presence of an oleophobic coating, because the usual procedure of wiping the screen on a T-shirt on your own abdomen was not enough to remove dirt.
When the display is rotated in a vertical plane, the colors are distorted; when rotated in a horizontal plane, the effect is almost invisible. Moreover, in the vertical plane, the tilt of the upper part of the device towards itself is critical. Simply put, if you are going to watch a video together, then it is better for the first viewer to sit directly opposite the screen, and the second one to the right of the first, and not to the left.
Cameras
There are two cameras: a main 8 MP without autofocus and a front 5 MP, also without it. The description on the Beeline website indicates the presence of autofocus, but this is either an error or this “autofocus” does not work. The third version - we adjusted the technical conditions for financial reasons and installed the cheapest one we could find. There is no point in guessing, the end result is important. And the result is sad for you and me.
There is a single LED flash on both cameras (on the front one too), this is advertised on the box and on the factory sticker and is considered a competitive advantage. The flashes are weak, and the flash of the main camera is almost useless. The front flash will somehow illuminate the face, but it’s still better not to show the result to anyone.
A traditional “advertising” shot of a playground, taken in excellent lighting conditions. White balance is more or less ok, but sharpness is unimportant even in ideal shooting conditions. And it's 8 MP! About six years ago, my mid-budget Samsung took better pictures with its 2 MP camera (also without autofocus).
Even in a well-lit room shopping center the white balance “goes away”, and unpredictably, often towards green. The sharpness is also sad, the above is one of the relatively successful examples, others were worse.
Another example of indoor photography. Don’t think that I managed to consume one of these advertised “tasty and inexpensive” products. I didn’t use it, and my little hands didn’t tremble.
Trying to photograph documents is almost useless. Anything pretty large print on sheet A4 it will still be difficult to read, choosing the best result from several attempts. Small text (see right, brochure measuring 10 x 12 cm) makes no sense even trying to remove it.
You know, I like to tinker with the camera of an inexpensive smartphone and look for the right approach to it, it’s interesting. Usually it is possible to find obvious weaknesses, learn to “circumvent” these problems and get an acceptable result. But there’s no desire to even bother here and, most likely, it’s useless.
Of course, you can photograph something with such a main camera of as much as 8 megapixels. For example, close-ups from a distance of one and a half to two meters in good lighting conditions can look good.
Large (20 x 20 cm) and bright car stickers also turned out to be quite readable. By the way, they are now being sold at a big discount. Is it possible to save a pack or two or three for 2018 for pennies, what if your small business burns out?
The front camera turned out to be even worse. No wonder, it’s “only” 5 megapixels! I am increasingly thinking that this is some kind of planned sabotage of the manufacturers. The numbers in the descriptions are beautiful, but a person will suffer for a couple of months with these pseudo-megapixels, then he will go to the salon for a device of a higher class and will be happy without any super-flagships. This concludes the conversation about cameras. Yes, I almost forgot to write: the device shoots videos with a resolution of 1280 x 720.
Benchmarking and sensors
Serious gamers benchmark numbers inexpensive smartphones of little interest. It is clear that the heaviest and most resource-intensive games are written for top models. But it’s still useful to get your bearings and understand what we can expect when purchasing.
AnTuTu rating - 17017 virtual parrots, comparison with other devices, see the screenshot on the right. There is no point in comparing with the flagship leaders; these are different weight categories. But personally, I didn’t like the fact that the Beeline Fast smartphone, which was sold three months ago, demonstrated much best performance in the form of 23275 parrots. Despite the fact that this “Beeline Fast” was the twin brother of the current Alcatel PIXI 4 (5) in size and display resolution, and their other components are almost the same. Those interested can read our March review of Beeline Fast.
Processor, memory and display according to AnTuTu. The indicated pixel density (240 ppi) is an optimistic joke, far from reality. In fact, taking into account the screen diagonal of 5 inches, this is 196 ppi. Otherwise, everything corresponds to the stated data. You should also remember that the indicated internal memory capacity of 8 GB does not take into account the space occupied by the operating system and other add-ons. In ideal cases ( pure android without add-ons) a little more than 4 GB will remain free for us, in the case of Alcatel PIXI 4 this is 3.6 GB of space. An additional 32GB microSD card is a must-have accessory.
Present sensors. There’s nothing to look at on the list, but you had to make sure of this “nothing,” you’ll agree.
About software updates
I read a lot of complaints about the software from those who bought the smartphone at the beginning of sales. Most of the complaints were “little things”, but there were serious complaints. For example, to one-way audibility in communication programs. At the end of June an update was released for the smartphone software, and, as far as I understand, most of the problems were eliminated. The update arrives within 1-3 days after activating the smartphone, and I would advise you not to make hasty conclusions before it arrives on the purchased device.
Impressions from work
Let's start with a small thing that almost half of those who bought this device complain about: the painfully long time it takes to fully charge the battery. They write that until 5 o'clock. No wonder, the supplied adapter delivers a current of only 0.55 A maximum. Very strange. It seemed to me that the included adapter in the box with the smartphone had a current less than 1.0 A, the last time I saw it was several years ago. From a 2.0 A adapter, our Alcatel PIXI 4 charges, as it should, in two and a half hours. Charging current after all, it is controlled by the smartphone itself, which still won’t take in too much, and it is unclear why it was “put on a diet” of a maximum current of 0.55 A.
As for the battery capacity, 2000 mAh is not enough for a device with two SIM cards, 4G support and a 5-inch screen. Despite the fact that the manufacturer is unlikely to greatly limit itself in terms of dimensions and weight, this can be seen in the size and weight of the device. The difference between 2000 and 2500 mAh seems to be small, but it often turns out to be decisive in the question of whether a smartphone will survive until the evening on a full charge.
Another strange feature is the nonlinearity of the display. My smartphone consumed the last 25% of its charge in 20 minutes of not very active use, then it grunted and after another minute it turned off. Apparently, it will take two or three full charge/discharge cycles to calibrate the meter. If it doesn’t help, then this phenomenon will turn out to be another source of complaints from irritated users.
Now about data transfer. I (and not only me) have always liked Alcatel radio units for their good sensitivity and overall behavior. Our Alcatel PIXI 4 did not disappoint in this sense either. Switches between 4G/3G quickly, holds on to 4G well. I was also pleased with the sensitivity.
It is clear that the speed depends primarily on the network, but the smartphone is not embarrassed to take what the network gives. One time I was simply surprised: on the Moscow Beeline 3G network, at a distance of half a kilometer from the base station, with obstacles in the form of houses and triple-glazed windows, the smartphone delivered 25 Mbit/s. I wish it were like this always and everywhere, “but this is fantasy, son.”
Speeds on the Beeline 4G (LTE) network are also very good, 40-45 Mbit/s. But here the signal was better (BS closer), plus it was a day off. In fact, almost no one needs all these “Olympic speed records”. More important stable work No fading and fast response time. In this sense, LTE is much nicer than 3G, and buying a smartphone without 4G support is irrational. Unless you are sure that you will change the device for another new one before the 4G network appears in your region.
The screenshot above is smartphone access via Wi-Fi from a home Internet router. A symmetrical channel of 20 Mbit/s (we don’t need it at home anymore), it’s good to use for checking different devices. In this scenario, there are no complaints about the Alcatel PIXI 4; I see exactly the same numbers on other devices connected to home internet via Wi-Fi.
With distribution mobile internet Beeline by Wi-Fi smartphone coped successfully and without any significant losses, the average speed reduction is about 10% compared to direct measurement on the Alcatel PIXI 4. Of course, this is at a distance of 5-7 meters, with increasing distance the effectiveness of such distribution quickly decreases.
Other little things
Details that were noticed during the development of this masterpiece high technology. I hope it will be useful to someone.
- After a restart or power off/on, in about 33% of cases I received the alarm message “SIM card not detected!” And the advice is to urgently check the presence of a SIM card in the device. Do not immediately rush to pick out the cover; after a few minutes, the desired SIM card will materialize without your participation.
- The data transmission indication along with the corresponding H/H+/4G icon may sometimes disappear for about 10 minutes, but Internet access continues to work normally. This is a problem in the “Should you check or go?” category, don’t pay attention.
- It is impossible to “lock” the device in “4G-only” mode. Indeed, there is an “Auto” mode (4G/3G/2G), a “No 4G” mode (3G/2G), as well as “3G-only” and “2G-only” modes. There is no “4G-only” mode. This is not a defect, the solution looks logical: without VoLTE (voice over LTE networks) voice calls in “4G-only” mode will not go through. A smartphone must first of all provide voice communication, and the inaccessibility of the “4G-only” mode can be considered “foolproof.”
- To “treat” a quiet call, the forum advises downloading and playing an mp3 melody that is louder and more cheerful. They write that it helps.
Summary
As budget decision with a large screen the device is acceptable. Provided that you take few and rare photographs. For active Internet use, a smartphone is not bad. For the rest, see for yourself. Not everyone will find the listed shortcomings critical, but they should be soberly assessed in advance, even before purchasing the device.