1. Alcatel was established in the year 2004 and is the manufacturer of OneTouch line-up of mobiles and tablets. It sells its products globally and its range of mobiles and internet devices is growing consistently.
2. Alcatel has 727 service centers in India. Customer care no. 011 4736 7700
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Before buying this phone a major concern I had was about its lower Resolution. However upon using it I can confirm it is not an issue. What I have observed is that it is the capture resolution of the photo or video that matters and the lower screen resolution does not cause a problem. So when I checked the photos shot with an SLR and a HD video, they appeared very fine on this phone's screen. In day to day usage you will not feel resolution is low.nnBrightness level is higher than ordinary phones and with full brightness the phone is fair enough to see in direct sunlight.nnDesign is extremly good, a 10/10. The build quality is very high. Micromax , lava and such others do not stand in competition. The screen uniquly appears as a seperate plate placed on the body. Not seen in any other model.nnvolume of the built in speaker is a clear dissapointment. It is very low. I was able to overcome this by using one of the 'AS Volume booster' application for Android market but still it has only come to satisfactory level. So if you are a loud listner or run songs and dance with friends the dont go for it. nnBluetooth driver is hard to find and not available in windows update store. Some laptops have proprietary bluetooth stack that is on top of Microsoft bluetooth stack and hence the phone fails to connect with them due to lack of drivers. I am working with a website called bluetoothinstaller dot com to solve this matter (without success yet). May be this works well with Windows 8nnnThe phone connects to other nearby phones bluetooth without any problem, Non Alcatel as well.nnHowever, there was NO problem experienced connecting with USB (I am running windows 7). I was also able to find some extra USB drivers for this phone on the support site.nnn512MB of RAM is not a problem if you are a regular phone and basic games user. I am also using 'Go task manager' that helps me make the most out of available memory. TIP: The phone comes loaded with a lot of applications. Do remove the unwanted, especially NIMBUZZ and that will speed up the phone.nnA special note that Battery is embeded and cannot be removed so this limits the usable life of this phone to 4-5 years only, just in case you are looking forward to use it futher! The 2500mh definatly has an edge and lasts longer. To my surprise it charges quite fast as compared to the battery of an XOLO A700 that I have.nnAlso note that both SIM slots are microSIM so you would have to get the SIM's cut/trimmed. nnPrimary camera quality is fair enough and after improving with photoshop photos are even good enough to print. secondary camera is low so video callers dont buy this.nnTethering and GPS work superfast! nnThe Alcatel Lucent branding is at par with some of the biggest names in Telecom Industry, also in India they have tied up with SALORA for after sales service and thus have wide network of service centers, They are providing 1 year warranty on set and 6 months on accessories.nnOverall: IN THIS BUDGET,its a Steal. The phone is very close to Samsung NOTE in looks and very elegant (black colour only). Comes with a detachable flip cover, stylus and quality accessories. I am just loving it (As of now, lets hope it goes same way :)
Dear All,nnLike most of you who would be reading this review, I also looked at many websites before buying this Phone and unfortunately not much details are present so I kind of gambled and went ahead to buy it...and now I must admit that I am all praise for this phone...nnBox contains: Stylus, Scratch Guard, Magic Flap (Do not believe sites which claim these things are coming under some offer etc)nnI will answer some common apprehensions about the phone:nPhone is charging from Car Charger (Standard Samsung charger), USB Cable (all makes), Other phone chargers...however it was not charging from one LG phone charger which I had (not sure which model)nPhone Speaker is decent but it is at back side so phone needs to be upside down for better audio deciblesnCamera is just OK (If you give Nokia Lumia-720 10/10 then it is 7/10)nPlease do online system update once after buying to remove known bugsnnLet me mention Pros and Cons of the phone too:nnPros:nVFM for sure (Build Quality is excellent at par with any good phone)nIt has almost all features which SmartPhone should have (I guess only things missing are HDMI, NFC and DLNA unless that is specific requirement of anyone it suffices all needs)nBattery life (One weird thing though 100% to 80% happens in flash but after that it stabalizes and runs through 1.5 days...Temple Run, GPS Navigations eats battery like anything which is true in all SmartPhones I guess)nScratch resistant Dragon glass is big bonusnPhone catches eyes of all and it becomes instant hit among your friends and colleaguesnnCons:n1 Sim is 2g and another 3g also slots can be easily opened from outside unlike in Nokia 720 or i PhonesnMany times video or some other applications just refuse to play, after several more attempts they run (I would be glad if someone can help in resolving this issue)nStylus quality could have been better with some room of holding it in phonenAlcatel Branding (If that matters to anyone)nnBluetooth,USB,GPS, Teethering all are working fine without complaints.nnGo for it in case you are confused in buying this phone ...One request is do not compare it with 30k phones it is best in price what you pay for...Thanks for reading this review and have a nice day!!
RAM | 512 MB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 |
Rear Camera | 5 MP |
Front Camera | 0.3 MP |
Battery | 2500 mAh |
Display | 5 inches (12.7 cm) |
Launch Date | May 15, 2013 (Official) |
Operating System | Android v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 |
CPU | Dual core, 1.2 GHz |
Graphics | Adreno 203 |
RAM |
512 MB
Below Average
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Display Type | TFT |
Screen Size | 5 inches (12.7 cm) |
Resolution | 480x800 px |
Pixel Density | 187 ppi |
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 63.41 % |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Height | 143 mm Compare Size |
Width | 78.4 mm |
Thickness |
9.8 mm
Average
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Weight |
162 grams
Good
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Colours | Black, Blue, Red, Yellow |
Main Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution |
5 MP, Primary Camera |
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Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 2592 x 1944 Pixels | |
Camera Features | Digital Zoom | |
Video Recording | 1280x720 @ 24 fps | |
Front Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution |
0.3 MP, Primary Camera |
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Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
Capacity | 2500 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
TalkTime | Up to 8 Hours(3G) / Up to 9 Hours(2G) |
Standby time | Up to 594 Hours(3G) / Up to 600 Hours(2G) |
Internal Memory |
4 GB
Below Average
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Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 32 GB |
SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
SIM 1 |
3G Bands: UMTS 2100 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 3G Speed: HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑ GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
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SIM 2 |
2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
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SAR Value | Head: 1.394 W/kg, Body: 1.133 W/kg |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
USB Connectivity | microUSB 2.0 |
FM Radio | Yes, RDS, Stereo FM |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Applications | FOTA Online Software Update, Evernote, Mytracks. etc. |
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.2 GHz vs Dual core 1.2 GHz
Higher pixel density:
233 ppi vs 187 ppi
Smaller screen :
4.00 inches (10.16 cm) vs 5.00 inches (12.7 cm)
More internal memory:
512 MB vs 4 GB
Lesser weight:
118 grams vs 162 grams
Smaller screen :
3.50 inches (8.89 cm) vs 5.00 inches (12.7 cm)
More internal memory:
128 MB vs 4 GB
Lesser weight:
98 grams vs 162 grams
Smaller screen :
3.50 inches (8.89 cm) vs 5.00 inches (12.7 cm)
Higher primary camera resolution:
8 MP vs 5 MP
Higher pixel density:
312 ppi vs 187 ppi
More internal memory:
16 GB vs 4 GB
Lesser weight:
64.3 grams vs 162 grams
Smaller screen :
1.80 inches (4.57 cm) vs 5.00 inches (12.7 cm)
Slower processor:
null 312 MHz vs Dual core 1.2 GHz
Lesser SIM card slots:
1 vs 2
Common Features
Rs 30,749