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 fans of mobile gadgets, introduced by this brand 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 the framework of 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 with the device?
Introducing 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 is thus the 3rd generation of PIXI devices. All phones related to this concept support modern communication technologies. The differences between devices, however, can be significant. So, there are devices with a small screen of 3.5 inches, with an indicator of 4 corresponding units, and there are phones with a 5-inch display. Certain PIXI 3 line phones are Android-based. There are those that run on Windows as well as Firefox OS.
What makes the PIXI 3 range so special?
Devices of the PIXI 3 family - reviews of many owners of the device testify to this - differ from many competing solutions in ease of setup. There are quite a few useful applications preinstalled on smartphones. The devices are supplied in 9 colors. Among the particularly noteworthy features of the PIXI 3 line is the ability to activate the "guest mode", which allows you to protect the personal information of the owner of the phone in applications and files.
Now let's take a look at the features of individual models of the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 series. We can start an overview of the corresponding line with the PIXI 3 smartphone, which has a 3.5-inch screen. This phone is the smallest in size.
PIXI 3 3.5 '' phone specifications
The PIXI 3 with its 3.5-inch screen is 112.2 mm long, 62 mm wide and 11.9 mm thick. The display of the device is capable of functioning at a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. The screen is made using TFT technology. Belongs to the category of capacitive, it can recognize user gestures. The smartphone runs on Android Kitkat OS version 4.4. The device has a 2-core processor operating at 1 GHz. The device supports major communication standards, including WiFi, Bluetooth. And also WiFi Direct technology. Internet connection is possible via 3G channel. The device can be connected to a computer using a USB 2.0 cable.
The Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 smartphone in this modification is equipped with 2 cameras. The main one has a resolution of 2 Mp, the front one is smaller, 1.3 Mp. Using a smartphone, you can record videos in 480p at 15 frames per second. The amount of RAM installed in the device is 512 MB. Flash memory resource - 4 GB, there is support for additional microSD modules - 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 1150 mAh battery, for the European one - a 1300 mAh battery. The indicator corresponding to 1150 mAh can provide autonomous work in standby mode of about 381 hours - when the phone operates 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 noted by users, supports basic communication standards, has an attractive design, is easy to operate, and is equipped with 2 cameras with a resolution that is not bad for a smartphone. The presence of a 2-core processor, as the lovers of mobile gadgets believe, is also an advantage of the phone. Thanks to the presence of this chip on the device, you can run common applications and many modern games.
Let's consider other modifications of devices belonging to the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 line. We can continue our review by examining the characteristics of a 4-inch smartphone. He 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 should be noted that the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3 4-inch is available in 2 versions - 3G and 4G. Dimensions are slightly larger than the previous version of the smartphone. The device is 121.6 mm long, 64.4 mm wide and 11.6 mm thick. 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 the difference, if you do not look closely, obviously, you may not notice at all.
The device in question, officially referred to as 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. Display size - 4 inches, supported resolution - 800 by 480 pixels. The operating system of the device is the same as that installed in the previous model - Android KitKat OS in version 4.4. In the modification that supports the 3G standard, a 2-core processor is installed. In the 4G version of the device, the chip has 4 cores. Both modifications of the smartphone support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 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 2 megapixels. Thus, both indicators are superior to those of the device in the previous modification. With the phone in this version, you can shoot good quality video with 720p resolution 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. The resource of flash memory is 4 GB, there is support for external microSD modules within 32 GB.
Depending on the version of the phone for a particular market, the battery capacity can be 1300 or 1400 mAh for the 3G version. The battery capacity of the 4G device is 1650 mAh. In the first case, the battery resources will last for about 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. The charging time for a 1300 mAh battery is about 3.3 hours.
What else can be noted among the features of the considered modification of the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3? The characteristics of the device in terms of the processor and RAM allow you to run many modern applications and games on it. Some of them can be loaded using QR codes - their reading is supported by the device and is noted by lovers of mobile gadgets as a very useful feature. The device has a built-in gyroscope, support for FM radio. The user has the ability to control the screen size with 1 finger gestures.
Reviews for the 4 '' PIXI 3
What do users say about this modification of the Alcatel One Touch PIXI 3? Reviews of the owners of the device characterize the device as stable, functional, technological. Users highly welcome the market availability of a relatively inexpensive phone, which is the product under review from Alcatel, with support for the latest 4G communication standard. The 4013D device is characterized by users as very comfortable in operation, as having a convenient and functional control interface.
PIXI 3 5 '' Features
Consider another modification of the smartphone related to the PIXI 3 line. This is a 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 presented in 3G and 4G versions. The device is equipped with a display operating at a resolution of 854 x 480 mm, made on the basis of TFT technology and supporting Miravision technology - in the 3G version of the device. Also, the Android KitKat OS is installed in the 3G version of the smartphone. The 4G version of the device is Android L.
Most localizations of the 3G version have a 2-core processor operating at 1.3 GHz, some have a 4-core chip. All versions of the smartphone have a 4-core processor in the 4G version. The phone supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
Among the most notable components of a smartphone are the cameras. The main one has a resolution of 5 or 8 Mp - depending on the specific modification of the device, the front one - 0.3 or 2 Mp. With the help of the device, you can shoot videos 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 1800 mAh battery in the 3G version, 2000 mAh in the 4G version.
The smartphone has gyroscope, FM radio, QR code reader in the camera structure.
The Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D Android smartphone is an entry-level device that has gained popularity among undemanding users. If there are practically no problems with the hardware part of the device during its operation, then the system software often causes complaints from the owners of the model. However, these shortcomings can be easily eliminated using firmware. Several ways to reinstall Android in the device are discussed below.
Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D, if we talk about the procedures for installing system software, is quite an ordinary smartphone. The Mediatek hardware platform, on the basis of which the device is built, assumes the use of standard software tools and methods for installing system software into the device.
Despite the fact that it is almost impossible to damage the hardware of the device using the firmware methods described below, you should consider:
Each manipulation of the owner with his device is carried out by him at his own peril and risk. Responsibility for any problems with the smartphone, including those caused by using the instructions from this material, lies entirely with the user!
Before proceeding to overwrite the memory of the Alcatel 4027D to equip the device with new software, you should in some way prepare the device and the PC intended for use as a tool for manipulating the device. This will allow you to reinstall Android quickly and hassle-free, protect the user from data loss, and the smartphone from loss of performance.
Drivers
The first thing to worry about before using flashing software on your Pixi 3 is pairing your phone and computer properly. This will require the installation of drivers.
In the case of Alcatel smartphones, to install the components necessary for pairing the device and the PC, it is advisable to use the proprietary software for servicing the Android devices of the brand - SmartSuite.
This software will be needed in the next preparatory step, so we download the application installer from the official website. In the list of models you need to select Pixi 3 (4.5).
If during the installation of the drivers any errors occur or the smartphone is not detected properly, you should use the instructions from the article at the link below.
Data backup
Of course, a complete reinstallation of the operating system of any Android device is associated with certain risks. In particular, with almost 100% probability, all contained user data will be deleted from the device. Therefore, before installing the system software in the Alcatel Pixi 3, care should be taken to create a backup copy of information that is valuable to the owner. The Smart Suite described above allows you to save information from your phone very easily.
In the event that you plan to install modified versions of Android, it is recommended to create a complete dump of the installed software in addition to saving user data. The process of creating such a backup is described in the article at the link below.
Recovery launch
With the Alcatel 4027D firmware, there is often a need to boot the smartphone in recovery. Both the factory and modified recovery environments run the same way. To reboot into the appropriate mode, turn off the device completely, press the key "Increase the volume" and holding it down the button "Inclusion".
Keep the keys pressed until the menu items of the recovery environment appear.
Firmware
Depending on the state of the phone and the goals set, that is, the version of the system that should be installed as a result of the operation, the tool and method of carrying out the firmware process are selected. Below are the ways to install different versions of Android in Alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5), arranged in order from easy to complex.
Method 1: Mobile Upgrade S
To install and update the official version of the system from Alcatel in the model under consideration, the manufacturer created a special flasher utility. To download the solution follow the link below by selecting the item "Pixi 3 (4.5)" from the drop-down list of models.
- Open the resulting file and install Mobile Upgrade S following the instructions of the installer.
- We launch the flasher. After choosing the language, a Wizard will start, allowing you to walk the procedure step by step.
- At the first step of the wizard, select "4027" in the drop-down list "Select your device model" and press the button "Start".
- We fully charge the Alcatel Pixi 3, disconnect the smartphone from the USB port, if it has not been done before, and then turn off the device completely. Push "Further" in the Mobile Upgrade S.
- We confirm the readiness for the memory overwrite procedure in the appeared request window.
- We connect the device to the USB port of the PC and wait for the phone to be detected by the utility.
The fact that the model was determined correctly will be indicated by the inscription that appears: “Search for the latest software updates on the server. Wait…".
- The next step is to download the package containing the system software from the Alcatel servers. We are waiting for the completion of the progress bar in the flasher window.
- When the download is complete, follow the instructions of the utility - disconnect the USB cable from the Pixi 3, then press "OK" in the request window.
- In the next window, press the button "Update device software",
and then we connect the USB cable to the smartphone.
- After the system detects the phone, recording information to the memory sections will start automatically. This is indicated by the filling progress bar.
In no case should the process be interrupted!
- Upon completion of the installation of the system software via Mobile Upgrade S, a notification about the success of the operation will be displayed and a prompt to remove and insert the battery of the device before starting.
We do this, and then turn on the Pixi 3 with a long key press. "Inclusion".
- After downloading to the reinstalled Android, we get the smartphone in a state "out of the box"
in any case, programmatically.
Method 2: SP FlashTool
In the event that the system crashes, that is, Alcatel 4027D does not load into Android and / or it is not possible to restore / reinstall the firmware using the official utility, you should use an almost universal solution for working with the memory of MTK devices - an application.
Among other things, the tool and knowledge of how to work with it will be needed in case of returning to the official version of the system after the modified firmware, so every owner of the smartphone in question will not be superfluous to get acquainted with a detailed description of the methods of using the tool.
The example below restores the "ripped" Pixi 3 and installs the official version of the system. Download the firmware package from the link below. The archive also contains a version of SP FlashTool suitable for manipulating the device in question.
- We unpack the archive obtained from the link above into a separate folder.
- Launch the flasher by opening the file flash_tool.exelocated in the program directory.
- Add a scatter file to the flasher MT6572_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, which is located in the folder with the system software images.
- Choosing an operating mode "Fortmat All + Download" from the dropdown list,
then click "Download".
- We remove the battery from the smartphone and connect the phone with a USB cable to the PC.
- After the device is identified in the system, files will be transferred to its memory and the corresponding progress bar will be filled in the SP FlashTool window.
- Upon completion of the restoration, a confirmation appears - a window "Download OK".
- Disconnect the Alcatel 4027D from the PC, install the battery and start the device with a long key press "Inclusion".
- After a long, first after installing the system, launch, you need to determine the parameters of Android,
and then you can use the restored device with the official firmware version.
Method 3: Modified recovery
The above-described Pixi 3 (4.5) firmware methods assume the installation of the official version of the 01001 system. Updates for the OS from the manufacturer are not expected, but it is really possible to transform the model in question in software only using custom firmware.
Despite the availability of many different solutions of modified Android for Alcatel 4027D, it is not recommended to use firmware based on system version higher than 5.1. Firstly, the small amount of RAM of the device does not allow you to comfortably use Android 6.0, and secondly, various components often do not work in such solutions, in particular, the camera, audio playback, etc.
As an example, we will install a custom CyanogenMod 12.1 into Alcatel Pixi3. This is a firmware based on Android 5.1, practically devoid of flaws and specially prepared for work on the device in question.
- An archive containing everything you need to install Android 5.1 can be downloaded from the link below. Download and unpack the package into a separate directory on the PC disk.
- Place the resulting folder on the MicroSD card installed in the smartphone.
Obtaining Superuser rights
The first thing that is needed to replace the software of the model in question is to obtain root rights. Superuser rights for the Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D can be obtained using. The process is described in detail in the tutorial at the link below:
Installing TWRP
Installation of custom firmware into the smartphone in question is carried out using a functional tool - a modified recovery environment.
But before this becomes possible, the recovery must appear in the device. To equip Alcatel 4027D with the required component, we do the following.
All further manipulations on the smartphone's firmware will be carried out through TWRP. If you are not experienced in the environment, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the following material:
Memory re-layout
Almost all custom firmwares for this model are installed on re-allocated memory.
To carry out the operation, you should follow the steps listed below, and as a result we get the following:
- Decreasing section "CUSTPACK" up to 10MB and a modified image of this memory area is recorded;
- Expands up to 1 GB area volume "SYSTEM", which is possible due to the use of memory, which is freed as a result of decreasing "CUSTPACK";
- Expands to 2.2 GB partition "USERDATA", also due to the volume released after compression "CUSTPACK".
Installing CyanogenMod
In the same way, any other custom solution is installed, only in step 1 of the instructions above, another package is selected.
Additionally. Google services
The modified version of Android installed according to the instructions above contains Google applications and services. However, not all of their creators bring these components into their solutions. If the use of these components is a necessity, and after reinstalling the system software, they are missing, you should install them separately, using the instructions from the lesson:
Thus, the update and restoration of a generally successful model from the well-known manufacturer of Android smartphones Alcatel is carried out. Do not forget about the importance of accurately following each step of the instructions and a positive result is guaranteed!
The Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D smartphone went on sale in 2015. Can be purchased for $ 54 subject to a contract with an operator. The cost without a contract reaches $ 65. There are several model options, with different versions of the operating system. There is also a one-symbol version, which is distinguished by the prefix 4027X in the name. There is another variation, with 1 GB of RAM, a different processor and 4G support. Same look, same name - Alcatel Pixi 3 but with 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.
Characteristics Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D
Considering the price, the device lags behind other Chinese manufacturers in terms of characteristics, and got stuck somewhere in 2013.
Design
The appearance of the device does not stand out for anything remarkable: it is a typical rectangular brick with rounded edges. Of the unusual, it can be noted except that the huge touch buttons under the screen, devoid of backlighting. The lid has a soft-touch coating, thanks to which the device lies confidently in the hands. The case is 132.2 mm high, 65.1 mm wide and 11.7 mm thick - the smartphone can be considered fat by modern standards. Its weight is 151 grams.
CPU
The hardware is based on a very budget 2-core processor MediaTek MT6572. The operating frequency of the processor is 1.2 GHz, there is conflicting information in various sources. Responsible for graphics processing is the Mali-400 MP 500 MHz video chip. This hardware enables the smartphone to perform trivial tasks: making calls, social networks, watching videos, launching applications, surfing the web, navigating. Synthetic test Antutu evaluates the performance of a smartphone at about 12 thousand points.
However, given the insufficient amount of RAM, the user may feel a noticeable lack of performance. For example, the interface sometimes slows down. The speed of launching applications and switching between them is poor. Videos on YouTube play fine 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, freezes will sometimes be noticeable. And no graphics setting 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. For comfortable work 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 is 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, there can be no question of any games. However, despite the limitations of the operating system, the manufacturer has added the ability to choose a location for installing applications. Supports external microSD drives up to 32 GB.
Autonomous work
Power for autonomous operation comes from a 1400 mAh battery. It is not enough, but the iron is rather modest, and it consumes energy economically. The charge is enough for one daylight hours if you use the device for infrequent calls and communication on social networks. In games, the battery can be completely drained in 3 - 3.5 hours. The maximum video viewing time on a single charge is about 4 hours. The supplied charger, when connected to the network, replenishes the charge level up to 100% in about 2.5 hours.
Camera
Alcatel Pixi 3 is equipped with a 5MP main camera. The quality of the obtained photos is unsatisfactory, but it is quite consistent with the price category of a smartphone. General blurring of images, lack of proper detail - in general, a standard situation. You can use the flash to shoot in low light. The camera is not equipped with autofocus, so photos can often be "out of focus", especially when trying to take a picture at close range. But there is an HDR mode, but it does not save the situation. Videos can be recorded with a resolution of 1280 x 720, although the maximum available resolution in the settings is 840 x 480. The quality of the resulting clips is much better than the photo.
Front camera 0.3 megapixel interpolated to 2 megapixels, also does not shine with a good result. But for video communication it can come in handy.
Display
The smartphone has a 4.5-inch TFT display. The smartphone manufacturer "forgot" to clarify the technology by which the matrix is \u200b\u200bmade. Judging by not the highest viewing angles, we can assume that this is a TN matrix. The screen resolution is 854 x 480 pixels, the pixel density is 218 ppi. Nevertheless, the screen cannot be called terrible - the viewing angles and image quality are quite acceptable. The touchscreen recognizes 2 touches at the same time. There is no adaptive brightness control. The maximum brightness reserve is not conducive to using the device in bright sunlight. But for the room, 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. The communication standards 2G GSM and 3G are supported. The smartphone has a GPS navigation module, with support for A-GPS technology. It "clings" to satellites without problems, the connection keeps stable. Supported data transmission technologies Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.
Sound
The main audio speaker is loud enough not to miss a call or alarm. Anything more from him for such a cost is not required. There are no complaints about the spoken dynamics, the interlocutor is heard normally. The sound in the headphones is acceptable, nothing out of the ordinary. 
Software
Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D runs on Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. In the settings there is an item "Software update", however, you should not expect a newer version of the OS from the manufacturer. But w3bsit3-dns.com has a lot of firmware for this device, including CyanogenMod 12.1, based on Android 5.1.1. Also, this device can be found with Firefox 2.0 and Windows 8.1. But such offers, most likely, will not be available for our market.
Distinctive features
There is an event indicator on the front panel. It lets you know if you have missed calls or notifications without unlocking the screen. An event indicator in the ultra-budget segment is a very rare occurrence.
Gestures using the accelerometer are also supported: hang up the call and turn off the alarm by turning the screen down, and change the track being played by shaking the smartphone.
Pros and cons of Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D
Pros:
- event indicator;
- support for gestures;
- 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 have installed a more capacious battery;
- little internal memory.
Our review of the smartphone Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D
The quality of shooting from both cameras was deliberately not included in the list of shortcomings. At the moment, the cameras match the price of the device. Otherwise, the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D is an entry-level smartphone. 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 not a French company for a long time. This is a Chinese device, and for a similar price there are much more attractive devices, both in appearance and in characteristics.
Contents of delivery:
- Smartphone
- Charging unit
- USB-microUSB cable
- Wired stereo headset
Positioning
The segment of inexpensive smartphones is becoming more noticeable every year, but if it seemed impossible to buy an official device with Android on board just recently for less than 3,000-4,000 rubles, then after the Megafon Login model appeared on the market, the situation has changed dramatically. The company brought to Russia the simplest Android-based device, invested serious money in advertising and sold the smartphone at cost price, earning money from the sale of contracts that go into the "load" to the device. Following MegaFon, two other Big Three operators - Beeline and MTS - presented similar models under their brands.
Today there are already a lot of smartphones in the category up to 3,000 rubles on the market, and although these are mostly similar offers from different brands, there is plenty to choose from. In this review, I want to talk about the Alcatel One Touch Pixi 4007D smartphone, its retail price is about 2,000 rubles, but in the Svyaznoy chain of stores this model is sold for a special offer for 990 rubles, so as a result we get a very interesting offer even for background of the updated Megafon Login 2.
The promotion is called "It's hard to imagine such a price" and is held from May 1 to June 30. When buying an Alcatel One Touch Pixi 4007D smartphone in Svyaznoy stores, you can take with it a SIM-card from MTS with the Super MTS tariff plan for 100 rubles (then it will be converted into the Smart tariff) and deposit 900 rubles ... If this condition is met, the cost of a smartphone will be not 1,990 rubles, but 990 rubles. Accordingly, you will need to spend the same 1,990 rubles, but 950 of them will end up on your account, on a new SIM card with the “Smart” tariff plan. The option is interesting for those who need the most inexpensive Android device and also need a new SIM card for mobile Internet, for example. Now about the device itself.
Design, body materials
The device is available in three colors - black, white and dark blue. In all versions, the front side and part of the plastic around the perimeter are painted black, the only difference is in the color of the battery cover. In the photo you see a smartphone in white. The plastic around the perimeter is matte, on the front side there is an insert of glossy plastic. The battery cover is also glossy.
Pixi 4007D looks simple and without pretensions, at the same time, there is nothing to complain about here - no decorative pieces, unnecessary elements and inserts. Versatile design with no pretense.
Assembly, body wear
The build quality is high - the removable cover fits very tightly to the surface of the case, there are no large gaps and gaps between the structural elements, which is even surprising for a smartphone for such a price. There are only two complaints - glossy plastic quickly gets dirty and "collects" fingerprints and dust, and is also covered with the smallest scratches. So if the smartphone is to be used as an access point and to be worn somewhere in the depths of a backpack or bag, you should be prepared for the rapid wear of the case.
Overall dimensions
The smartphone is small, fits perfectly in the hand, you can hold and operate the device with one hand. Dimensions: 115 x 62.3 x 12.2 mm, weight - 118 grams.
Compared to Meizu MX3
Compared to HTC One mini
Compared to Nokia 107 Dual SIM
Control elements
On the front panel, under the screen, there are three touch keys - "Back", "Home" and "Menu". Buttons without backlighting, the touch area does not always accurately process pressing, you need to press each of the keys with effort and to the markup point, otherwise the press may not be processed.
The volume rocker is on the left edge, the power button and a 3.5 mm mini-jack are on the top. The opening of the spoken microphone is located under the block of touch keys on the front panel.
Each time you touch the touch key, the device vibrates, vibration can be turned off in the smartphone settings.
Above the screen there is an earpiece, a light indicator and a sensor for automatic adjustment of the screen backlight level.
Slots for two SIM cards (miniSIM) and a memory card (microSD) are located under the battery.
The smartphone reads memory cards up to 32 GB, in addition, the device is preinstalled with a file manager, so you can work with the contents of the card immediately by taking the device out of the box and turning it on.
Screen
The Alcatel Pixi 4007D is equipped with a 3.5 ”capacitive TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 320x480 pixels (HVGA). The display shows up to 262K colors, has a good supply of brightness with an automatic backlight adjustment function and mediocre viewing angles.
The protective surface above the screen is a layer of transparent plastic.
Camera
The smartphone has a camera with VGA resolution (0.3 MP), so there is no point in talking about the quality of the images or settings. The camera won't do anything, it's just here for show.
In the camera settings, you can set the image resolution to 2 MP, in this case, the increase in size is carried out by interpolating the images, it looks like this:
| VGA | 2 megapixels |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
Autonomous work
The capacity of the removable battery in the smartphone is 1300 mAh. The manufacturer claims the operating time in 2G mode - up to 500 hours in standby mode and up to 13 hours in talk mode, in 3G - up to 300 hours in standby mode and up to 7 hours in talk mode.
In reality, a smartphone with two valid SIM cards works without problems in standby mode for more than a week. If you use it occasionally for calls (a couple of times a day, as a second phone), the operating time is also calculated in days, on average 3-5 days, depending on the activity.
Performance
The smartphone is built on the MTK 6575 platform with a 1 GHz single core processor, 256 MB of RAM and about 100 MB of memory for storing user data. This volume is barely enough to install a couple of programs and toys, so if you plan to use your smartphone not only as a portable access point, you need to immediately buy a memory card for it.
The speed of the smartphone is far from good, especially when compared to top-end devices. But you can look at it from the other side. For a phone for 1,000 rubles, the performance is more than adequate - there are no serious lags or delays when working with the interface, and pauses in launching programs for such a weak filling are quite natural, but they can be survived.
Interfaces
The smartphone works in GSM (850/900/1800/1900) and UMTS (900/2100) networks. Both high-speed data transfer standards are supported - EDGE and HSDPA. The first SIM card slot is intended for use as calls and for 2G / 3G mobile Internet, the SIM card in the second works only in the 2G band. To synchronize with a PC and transfer data, a complete microUSB cable is used. USB 2.0 interface.
Built-in module Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP)... Most common profiles are supported.
Wi-Fi (802.11b / g / n)... In my sample, the Wi-Fi module worked flawlessly.
Wi-Fi router... The smartphone has the function of "sharing" 2G / 3G Internet connections via Wi-Fi. In the settings of wireless networks, select the option "Modem mode", then "Wi-Fi router". In the settings, you can select the network name, password, and the type of connection (open, WPA2).
Implementation of the work of two SIM-cards
There is one radio module in the device, respectively, if you speak using one SIM card, the other is unavailable at that moment, and when you call it, a person will hear the phrase “the subscriber is not available”. In the settings, you can assign a color to each of the "sims" and change the name. When you call or send a message, a pop-up menu appears with a proposal to select a SIM card with which the action will be performed. In the settings, you can also disable the appearance of this window and just select the default SIM card.
Navigation
There is no GPS support in the smartphone, there is only determination of coordinates by additional means (A-GPS). To work with maps like Google Maps or Yandex Maps, the accuracy provided by A-GPS is quite enough, but the full-fledged navigation software on a smartphone will not work.
Hello!
A month ago I bought myself a new phone and now I decided to tell you 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 all.
I'm probably a completely dark person, but I only need a phone to call and take pictures))) I don't even go online from my phone, I have enough computer.
Well, in general, I outlined everything that I described here, to the sales assistant, 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 the Samsung in the range of 5 thousand rubles.
But the seller again strongly offered me this smartphone.
SYSTEM
Operating system: Android 4.4 KitKat
Processor: MediaTek MT6572
Processor frequency: 1.3GG
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: 512 MB
Memory capacity: 4 GB
Available memory: 2 GB
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Memory card type: microSD (TransFlash)
Max memory card capacity: 32GB
BODY
Width: 6.5cm
Height: 13.2 cm
Thickness: 1.2cm
Weight: 150g
The phone cost me 4490 rubles, of which 600 rubles were deposited into my account (there was such a promotion in Megafon stores).
I immediately bought a cover for the phone, the photo is already in the cover, I did not change it.
A phone for two SIM cards, a bunch of programs were immediately installed: antivirus, viber, WhatsApp, some games, a flashlight ...
DID NOT LIKE
The camera is still stupid (or my hands are like that)! When I want to take a photo and press the button on the sensor, I never get one photo, there are 3, 5, 9, but always more than one. For some reason, this is such nonsense!
And the front camera is just 0.3 megapixels.
As for the rest, there are no complaints yet, the phone does not slow down, the speakers do not hiss, the charge holds well, I liked that there is a stopwatch and a countdown. Excellent for the price!
Includes a USB charger and headphones.
Made in China.
