photo Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4)
Type: smartphone Dimensions: 121.3x64.2x11.6 mm Weight: 110 g. Year: 2015 Market data: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Announcement date: January 2015 Deliveries to Russia: supplied Start date of sales in Russia: March 2015 Recommended price at the start of sales: 3490 rub. General characteristics: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Communication standard: GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GSM 850, GSM 900, HSDPA, LTE 4G Talk time: 8.2 h Standby time: 466 h Battery type: Li-Ion 1650 mAh SIM card type: micro-SIM, regular Housing design: monoblock Case materials: plastic Color options: several color options for the rear panel Display specifications: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Type: 4-inch, TFT, 16 million colors, 800x480 pixels, capacitive, pixel density 233 ppi Additionally: built-in accelerometer (automatic screen orientation), multi-touch gestures Sound: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Vibration alert: There is Silent call: There is Speakerphone: yes yes Additionally: 3.5 mm audio output, MP3 and WAV files as a call Call control: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Call hold: There is Conference call: There is Call forwarding: There is Number identification: There is Additionally: Recent Call Log: Automatically remember unlimited number of incoming/outgoing/unanswered calls User Interface: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Volume adjustment: There is Speed ​​dial: There is Organizer: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Watch: There is Alarm: There is Calendar: There is Scheduler: There is Stopwatch: There is Timer: There is Calculator: There is Converter: There is World time: There is Input characteristics: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Backlight: There is Lock: There is Predictive text input: There is Entering in Russian letters: There is Communication capabilities: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) SMS: There is MMS: There is GPRS: There is Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct support PC connection: microUSB 2.0 Email: There is EDGE: There is HTML browser: There is Additionally: Instant Messaging Additional features: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4) Games: downloadable MP3 player: AAC+, MP3, WAV Main camera: 2 megapixels, maximum resolution 1980x1020 pixels, LED flash Front camera: yes, maximum video resolution 640x480 pixels Video: 30 frames per second, H.264, MP4, maximum video resolution 1280x720 pixels FM receiver: yes, stereo Java applications: No Number of phone book entries: unlimited, photo on incoming call Built-in memory capacity: 4 GB, 512 MB RAM Type of supported memory cards: microSD Maximum memory card capacity: up to 32 GB CPU: 1 GHz, ARM Cortex A7, MediaTek MT6572M, dual-core processor GPS: yes, with A-GPS support Operating system: OS Android 4.4.2 KitKat, with subsequent update to the new version Additionally: phone integration with social networks, work with two SIM cards, image editor Tweet Our VKontakte group - join us! Please enable JavaScript to view the

When we started writing this article, or rather a mini-review, we thought about the “introductory part” for quite some time. How to present a new product, sales of which recently began in the Beeline operator’s communication stores, as yet another budget smartphone with LTE or as another bright representative of the PIXI 3 Family line from Alcatel. In principle, both approaches to the announcement are fair. In January 2015, at CES 2015, Alcatel announced the launch of a new line of smartphones Alcatel One Touch, which was called PIXI 3. Quite a lot of devices were announced within this line, and it’s not difficult to get confused. Judge for yourself, if earlier, for example, in response to the question “What phone do you have?”, for example, Nokia or Samsung - everything was more or less clear, now, even if the owner answers you - Alcatel PIXI3, then this is not will say absolutely nothing. Why? Because the PIXI3 line of smartphones has many different modifications. There are both 3G and 4G/LTE devices here. Screen sizes also differ within the line, so you can find 3.5" devices that fit in your pocket or their 5" versions. At the same time, some of the models differ not only in screen diagonal, the presence or absence of 4G (and therefore different chips used in a smartphone), but also the OS installed on them - in the PIXI 3 line you can find both familiar Android or Windows Phone, and Firefox OS. Which of course brings some confusion. The only way to “identify” a particular phone model of a given family is to indicate the model, i.e. her numbers.

And in today's mini-review we will look at Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 (4.5) 5017X. Here you need to pay attention to the model - 5017X, because... in the PIXI 3 line there are several different devices with a 4.5" screen, even similar in appearance, but at the same time having completely different technical characteristics. Returning to our device (5017X), we note that its sales started in Beeline just last week and the price of the device is within the framework of the promotion, i.e. when connecting to a certain package of services, it is only 3990 rubles. Which, you see, is not so expensive for an LTE smartphone with a 4.5" display and modern Android 5.1 on board. We would like to note in advance that MTS also sells a 4.5" device from the PIXI3 family, but this is a completely different model - 4027D, which does not have 4G/LTE due to an earlier chip from MediaTek, which simply does not support it. We once again emphasize your attention to the model, because the name is Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 (4.5) in this case it only says that the device belongs to a certain line, but does not reveal it in any way technical characteristics.

In this review, one of the bloggers has already compared the 4027D and 5017X models, so we will not dwell on the comparison in detail. And let's move on directly to considering the technical characteristics of our device.

Specifications Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 (4.5) 5017X

• CPU- 4-core MT6735M, 1 GHz
• Memory- RAM 1 GB + ROM 8 GB, support MicroSD up to 32 GB. At the same time, by default, about 3.5 GB of free space is available for storing user data. By the way, this is a general trend in smartphones with Android Lollipop, i.e. If the device comes with Android 5.x and the specifications indicate 8 Gb of internal memory, be prepared for the fact that about half of it, i.e. The OS itself takes up about 4 Gb
• operating system- Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display- TFT, 4.5 inches, 480*854; color 16M
• Standards and Ranges- 2G (GSM Quadband 850/900/1800/1900), 3G (UMTS Quadband 850/900/1900/2100), 4G (LTE B1/3/7/8/20)
• Camera- main camera 5 MPix, front camera- 0.3 MPix
• Dimensions and weight- 132.2 x 65.1 x 9.95 mm, 146 g
• Battery- 1780 mAh
• Available colors- black, white, pink

Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 (4.5) 5017X (front view)

Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 (4.5) 5017X (rear view)

As you can see, the device fits quite easily (and comfortably) in your hand. The case is made in the form of a monoblock on the front panel of which there is speaker And touch buttons controls in the form of a triangle, circle and square. These are the styles used by the Android 5.1 operating system for smartphones that do not have hardware control buttons. Here they are, so you don’t have to worry about the space taken up on the screen with “soft” control buttons. On the back everything is standard - Alcatel OneTouch and Pixi logos, as well as a 5 MPix main camera and LED flash. On the right side of the case there is a volume rocker and a power button, at the bottom there is a connector for connecting a microUSB cable and charging:

The smartphone comes in three colors - black, white and pink. We got black, or rather volcanic black (Volcano Black), as Alcatel correctly calls it. After turning on the device for the first time, it seemed to us that it took quite a long time to initialize, however initial setup connections to WiFi networks And Google account It didn’t take long, and the Android 5.1 desktop appeared before us. A few screenshots from the interface you can see below:

As you can see, the default memory available to the user in the device is approximately 3.50 GB, and in the popular AnTuTu Benchmark v5.7.1 test, the Alcatel 5017X scores 19,421 points, which is quite a decent result for a budget device with LTE. As for communications, the device caught the network quickly and without problems, there are no particular complaints about the quality of transmission of spoken language (we read “as everywhere else”), however, do not forget that if you purchased this device from Beeline, then by default you will be able to use it is only available with SIM cards from this operator (there is even a corresponding inscription about this on the box “the smartphone is initially configured to work in the Beeline network”). When you try to insert a SIM from another operator into it, the Alcatel 5017X will ask you for a special device code (network unlock code):

After successfully entering this, the phone can be used with any SIM. One way to obtain an unlock code is to order it on our trading platform. The advantage of this method is to instantly receive the network unlock code for Alcatel 5017X at any time convenient for you. To place an order, you will need to know the IMEI of your device (15-digit number), which can be found on the sticker / on the box or, better yet, by typing the combination on the phone itself *#06# .

Alcatel is known as a manufacturer of budget and at the same time sufficiently productive and versatile smartphones. Among the most notable and popular solutions among lovers of mobile gadgets that this brand brought to the market in 2015 are the PIXI 3 series phones. These are presented in several modifications. The differences between them are relatively small - they mainly lie in the dimensions of the devices. It is noteworthy that within individual smartphone models there are versions that differ significantly in terms of support for certain technologies. What are the features of the PIXI 3 line of devices? What do users say about their experience using the device?

General information about the PIXI 3 line

The PIXI 3 line of phones, reviews of which are presented in large numbers on Russian portals of gadget lovers, was officially presented in January 2015. This family of smartphones thus represents the 3rd generation of PIXI devices. All phones related to this concept support modern technologies communications. However, the differences between devices can be significant. Yes, there are devices with small screen 3.5 inches, with an indicator of 4 corresponding units, and there are phones with a 5-inch display. Some phones in the PIXI 3 line run Android OS. There are those that work on Windows, as well as Firefox OS.

What is original about the PIXI 3 line?

Devices of the PIXI 3 family - reviews from many device owners indicate this - differ from many competing solutions in their ease of setup. Smartphones come with quite a few useful applications pre-installed. The devices are available in 9 color modifications. Among the particularly notable options of the PIXI 3 line is the ability to activate “guest mode”, which allows you to protect the personal information of the phone owner in applications and files.

Let's now look at the features of individual models of the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 series. We can start our review of the corresponding line with the PIXI 3 smartphone, which has a 3.5-inch screen. This phone is the smallest in size.

Characteristics of the PIXI 3 phone with a 3.5-inch screen

PIXI 3 in version with a 3.5-inch screen has a length of 112.2 mm, a width of 62 mm, and a thickness of 11.9 mm. The display of the device is capable of functioning at a resolution of 320 by 480 pixels. The screen is made using TFT technology. Belongs to the category of capacitive, can recognize user gestures. The smartphone runs Android Kitkat OS version 4.4. The device has a 2-core processor operating at a frequency of 1 GHz. The device supports basic communication standards, including WiFi, Bluetooth. As well as WiFi Direct technology. Connection to the Internet is possible via a 3G channel. You can connect your device to your computer using USB cable 2.0.

The Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 smartphone in this modification is equipped with 2 cameras. The main one has a resolution of 2 megapixels, the front one is smaller, 1.3 megapixels. Using a smartphone, you can record video in 480p resolution at 15 frames per second. The amount of RAM installed in the device is 512 MB. Flash memory resource - 4 GB, support available additional modules microSD - up to 32 GB.

The Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 smartphone in the version under review for a number of world markets is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 1150 mAh, for the European one - a battery with a resource of 1300 mAh. The indicator corresponding to 1150 mAh can provide autonomous operation in standby mode of about 381 hours - when the phone is operating in 2G mode, 286 hours - when using a device with an active 3G channel.

PIXI 3 with 3.5-inch display: reviews

What do users say about this modification of the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 device? User reviews characterize the device as fully consistent with current market trends. The device, as users note, supports basic communication standards, has an attractive design, is easy to use, and is equipped with 2 cameras with a resolution that is good for a smartphone. The presence of a 2-core processor, as fans of mobile gadgets believe, is also an advantage of the phone. Thanks to the presence of this chip, the device can run common applications and many modern games.

Let's look at other modifications of devices belonging to the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 line. We can continue our review by studying the characteristics of the 4-inch smartphone. It is the second largest in the family.

Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 with 4-inch screen

So, we are studying the next modification of the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 device - 4-inch. What are its features?

First of all, it is worth noting that the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 4-inch is available in 2 versions - 3G and 4G. Sizes slightly larger than previous version smartphone. The length of the device is 121.6 mm, width - 64.4 mm, thickness - 11.6 mm. These indicators correspond to the 3G modification of the device. In the 4G version of the device, the dimensions are slightly different: the length of the corresponding phone model is 121.3 mm, the width is 64.2 mm, and the thickness is the same, 11.6 mm. But if you don’t look closely, you obviously might not notice the difference at all.

The device in question, officially called the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 4013D, like the previous modification of the smartphone from Alcatel, is equipped with a capacitive screen that supports gesture control. The display size is 4 inches, supported resolution is 800 by 480 pixels. The operating system of the device is the same as that installed in the previous model - Android KitKat OS version 4.4. The modification that supports the 3G standard has a 2-core processor installed. In the 4G version of the device, the chip has 4 cores. Both modifications of the smartphone support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and connection to a computer via a microUSB 2.0 cable.

The phone has 2 cameras - the main one with a resolution of 5 megapixels and the front one with a resolution of 2 megapixels. Both indicators, therefore, exceed those of the device in the previous modification. Using the phone in this version, you can shoot good quality video with a resolution of 720p and a decent recording speed of 30 frames per second. At the same time, it can play video in 1080p resolution. The amount of RAM installed in the device is 512 MB, as in the previous version of the phone. Flash memory resource - 4 GB, support available external modules microSD up to 32 GB.

Depending on the version of the phone produced for a particular market, the battery capacity can be 1300 or 1400 mAh for the 3G version. The battery capacity of the 4G modification of the device is 1650 mAh. In the first case, the battery resources will last for approximately 433 hours of standby if the smartphone is used to work in 2G channels, or 325 hours if the device is used in a 3G network. Charging time for a 1300 mAh battery is about 3.3 hours.

What else can be noted among the features of the modification in question? Alcatel phone One Touch PIXI 3? The characteristics of the device in terms of processor and RAM allow it to run many modern applications and games. Some of them can be loaded using QR codes - their reading is supported by the device and is noted by fans of mobile gadgets as very useful feature. The device has a built-in gyroscope and FM radio support. The user has the ability to control the screen size using 1 finger gestures.

Reviews of the 4-inch device PIXI 3

What do users say about the modification in question Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3? Reviews from device owners characterize the device as stable, functional, and technologically advanced. Users highly welcome the availability of a relatively inexpensive phone on the market, which is the product in question from Alcatel, with support latest standard 4G communications. The 4013D device is characterized by users as very comfortable to use, as having a convenient and functional interface management.

Characteristics of PIXI 3 with a 5-inch screen

Let's consider another modification of the smartphone belonging to the PIXI 3 line. We are talking about the 5-inch version of the device. This device has a length of 141 mm, a width of 71.5, but its thickness is less than that of the modifications we studied above - 9.95 mm. The smartphone is available in 3G and 4G versions. The device is equipped with a display operating at a resolution of 854 by 480 mm, made on the basis of TFT technology and supporting Miravision technology - in the 3G version of the device. Also, the 3G version of the smartphone has Android KitKat OS. The 4G version of the device is Android L.

In most localizations of the 3G version, a 2-core processor operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz is installed, in some - a chip with 4 cores. All versions of the smartphone in the 4G version have a 4-core processor. The phone supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.

Among the most notable components of the smartphone are the cameras. The main one has a resolution of 5 or 8 megapixels - depending on the specific modification of the device, the front - 0.3 or 2 megapixels. Using the device, you can shoot video in 720p resolution at 30 frames per second. The device supports video playback in 1080p resolution.

The amount of RAM installed in the device is 512 MB, flash memory is 4 GB.

The device is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh in the 3G version, 2000 mAh in the 4G version.

The smartphone has a gyroscope, FM radio, and a QR code reader in the camera structure.

Hi all!

A month ago I bought myself new phone and so I decided to talk about it.

The amount I could count on was a maximum of 5 thousand rubles.

I admit that I don’t understand phones at all, I wanted a bigger screen, a better camera and... that’s it.

I’m probably a completely ignorant person, but I only need a phone to make calls and take photos))) I don’t even go online from my phone, a computer is enough.

Well, in general, I outlined everything that I described here to the sales consultant, and he offered me this phone Alcatel Van Touch Pixie 3. He said that in this price category this is the most profitable model. I had a Samsung before, and I started looking at Samsungs within 5 thousand rubles.

But the seller again strongly offered me this smartphone.

SYSTEM

Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat
Processor: MediaTek MT6572
CPU frequency: 1.3 GG

DISPLAY

Color screen type: TFT
Screen: 4.5"
Screen resolution: 480 x 854 pixels

CAMERA

Camera: 5 megapixels
Front camera: Yes
HD video shooting: Yes
Video resolution, max: 1280 x 720 pixels
Built-in flash: Yes

MEMORY

RAM capacity: 512 MB
Memory capacity: 4 GB
Available memory: 2 GB
Memory card slot: Yes
Memory card type: microSD (TransFlash)
Memory card capacity max: 32 GB

FRAME

Width: 6.5 cm
Height: 13.2 cm
Thickness: 1.2 cm
Weight: 150 g

The phone cost me 4,490 rubles, of which 600 rubles were deposited into my account (there was such a promotion in Megafon stores).

I immediately bought a case for the phone, the photo was already in the case, I didn’t change it.

A phone with two SIM cards, a bunch of programs were immediately installed: antivirus, viber, WhatsApp, some games, a flashlight...

DON'T LIKE IT

The camera is still stupid (or my hands are stupid)! When I want to take a photo and press a button on the sensor, I never get one photo, there are 3, 5, 9, but always more than one. For some reason this will turn out to be such nonsense!

And the front camera is only 0.3 megapixels.

Otherwise, there are no complaints so far, the phone does not slow down, the speakers do not hiss, the charge holds well, I liked that there is a stopwatch and countdown. Excellent for this price!

Network included charger with USB connector and headphones.

Made in China.

Today we have at our disposal the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) smartphone. This device is one of the cheapest on 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 up to 150 Mbit/s. How he pleased and upset us, read on.

Technical characteristics of Alcatel Pixi 4

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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 with clock frequency 1.0 GHz
GPU:	ARM Mali-T720M
RAM:	1 GB
Flash memory:	8 GB built-in (4 GB available) + card slot microSD memory
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

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Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) comes in a box made of thick white cardboard. 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 USB - microUSB synchronization and charging cable, an electrical adapter, a wired headset, instructions and a 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

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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.

Above the screen there is a speaker 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 a lithium-ion battery, two slots for microSIM-sized SIM cards, as well as a slot for microSD memory cards.

Screen. Graphics capabilities

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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 this budget screen, 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

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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. RAM 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 interface operating system they 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.

Summing up the hardware, I note that for most users it is sufficient. For an undemanding user, the operating speed will be comfortable.

Communication capabilities

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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 or Bluetooth channels. There is a USB 2.0 connector.

Among the additional communication tools, it is worth noting GPS, A-GPS (standard Google Maps cartography is built into the smartphone). 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

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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 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

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Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) runs under operating room control Android systems 6.0 Marshmallow. Some nice additions from the manufacturer include a quick access panel 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 apps alphabetically and there doesn't seem to be any way to change this.

Among the preinstalled applications there are standard applications for the manufacturer: free messengers Viber, WhatsApp, Evernote, ES Explorer, Opera browser, Shazam, Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Twitter, Clean Master. There are a couple of games.

Camera. Photo and video capabilities

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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. 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

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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 of computing power when running 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're looking for an affordable device with advanced phone features, a good camera, and great battery life, the Alcatel Pixi 4 isn't 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