The range of affordable Alcatel PIXI smartphones has been replenished with new samples. Alcatel PIXI 4 received two variations with 5 "and 6" screens. Today we will take a look at the five-inch gadget and find out if the PIXI line has reached a new level or not.

Specifications

• Screen: 5 ", TFT-TN, 16 million colors, 854 × 480 pixels; capacitive;
• Operating system: Android 6.0 Marshmallow;
• Processor: MediaTek MT6735M, Cortex-A53, 4 x 1 GHz;
• GPU: Mali-T720;
• RAM: 1 GB;
• Built-in memory: 8 GB, support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB;
• Cameras: Main 8 Mp - flash, digital. zoom, fix. focus,
  frontal 5 megapixel - flash, digital. zoom, fix. focus;
• Video recording: main camera: 1280 x 720, 30fps, EIS,
  front camera: 640 x 480, EIS;
• Battery: Li-Ion 2000 mAh;
• Dimensions: 151 x 72.5 x 9.5 mm;
• Weight: 169 g;
• SIM slots: 2 microSIM / microSIM Dual-Standby;
• Communication: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900,
  UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100,
  FDD LTE B1 / 3/7/8/20 / 28A,
  EDGE HSPA +: Down - 42 Mbps, Up - 11 Mbps,
  4G LTE Cat 4: Down - 150 Mbps, Up - 50 Mbps,
  GPRS, EDGE,
  WIFI: 802.11 b / g / n 2.4GHz,
  Bluetooth 4.0, GPS;
• Sensors: proximity, accelerometer.
• Available colors: white, dark gray, silver, blue, orange.

Equipment

Alcatel PIXI 4 comes in a compact white and blue cardboard box with a bright design.

On the front side there is an image of a smartphone, company logo and model name.

On the left side is printed trademark legal information in different languages.

On the opposite side, the main technical characteristics of the gadget are listed and photographs are shown within the "Polaroid" type, demonstrating the presence of this mode in the phone (for more details, see the "Camera" section).

On the small edges, the Alcatel logo is minimalistically "flaunting" and a brief information about the device is pasted: model code, IMEI, supported communication standards, etc.

Inside the box, in addition to the device itself, are: a 5V 550mA power adapter, a 1m micro-USB cable for connecting to a PC, a Getting Started leaflet, a booklet with information on safety measures and warranty conditions, a warranty card and earbuds.

Appearance

The material from which the body of the smartphone and the back panel are made is plastic.

The front side is also covered with plastic. Above the screen are the flash, earpiece, front-facing camera and notification light.

At the bottom there are touch buttons "back", "home", "menu". The response is fast, but they are not highlighted.

The back cover, as mentioned earlier, is made of plastic and has holes for the camera and flash. It opens very hard and with a characteristic crackle, which gives the feeling that it is about to break.

Under the back panel is a 2000 mAh battery, two microSIM slots and a microSD card slot. The design feature is that the slot for the second SIM card and for the memory card are independent, while to insert or remove the SIM card from the first slot, you need to remove the battery.

On the top of the smartphone is a 3.5mm jack and a microphone.

On the right side there are physical power and volume buttons, and the power key is located higher, which makes it extremely inconvenient to use it.

At the bottom are a micro-USB connector and a second microphone.

Accordingly, there is nothing on the left side of the device.

Small, in terms of modern trends, the diagonal of the screen, the average thickness of the gadget and the slight roundness of the back cover make the PIXI 4 comfortable to hold in your hand during use.

Display

The Alcatel PIXI 4 is equipped with a 5-inch TFT-TN display capable of displaying 16 million colors. The color rendition is satisfactory. This is due to the type of matrix that slightly "darkens" the color.
The brightness of the screen is weak. It is almost impossible to use the telephone outdoors. "Adding fuel to the fire" plastic coating, which not only wildly glare even indoors, but also significantly narrows the viewing angles, distorting colors and weakening brightness. In addition, when pressed, the plastic is pressed a little harder than usual, leaving specific spots on the matrix.
No oleophobic coating

Multitouch - the maximum number of recognizable touches is 2.

Iron

The smartphone runs on a processor with a 64-bit structure MediaTek MT6735M, four cores ARM Cortex-A53 with a frequency of 1 GHz. The main differences from the MT6735 are the lower clock speed, which means the ability to "curb" displays with a maximum resolution of 720p, but also more economical power consumption.

Games show all the typical performance flaws: the image is fuzzy, the textures are "ladder". In some applications, there are some slowdowns after loading.

The amount of RAM is 1 GB - the minimum for the basic functions of the gadget. In everyday use, the average load is 65-70%

An interesting situation has developed with the internal memory. Of the announced 8 GB, 4.23 GB is available according to the "Device memory" section in the phone's settings, or 3.6 GB according to the manufacturer's official website. In fact, the user will face a shortage after installing the main set of applications. If desired (which will surely arise), the memory can be expanded using a microSD card up to 32 GB.

The sensor responsible for screen rotation is very sensitive, which is why the image on the display rotates from the slightest vibrations, even when the smartphone lies motionless on the table.

Software

Alcatel PIXI 4 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow mobile operating system. Nice additions from the manufacturer include a quick access bar on the lock screen and the ability to zoom images in the gallery and the camera frame with one finger. The main menu sorts apps in alphabetical order and it doesn't seem to be changeable.

Sound

In the presented gadget, the main speaker is constantly directed towards the user, since it is located in the place of the earpiece speaker and is such. The design is made with fine perforations, as a result of which the sound hardly "breaks out". This explains the rather low indicators of the maximum loudness of the emitted noise - 66.7 dB.

The smartphone comes with headset headphones, the quality of which does not imply long and intensive use.

Communication

Considering that the earpiece is the main one, the quality of the conversation is at a decent level. The interlocutor is heard well even in a noisy environment, in turn he hears well as well - noise cancellation works.
I am glad that there is a 4G module and that it works. Signal quality depends on the carrier's LTE coverage area.
The Wi-Fi module picks up the signal well, without breaks.

The GPS module installed in the smartphone cannot be called strong: in the 18 seconds of the test, only 12 satellites were in the field of view, 9 of which were directly used.

Battery

The phone is equipped with a 2000 mAh Li-Ion battery. When checking the new battery test from Treshbox, the gadget lasted only 6 hours 36 minutes with Wi-Fi on, a brightness level of 50% and with one SIM card installed.

Camera

The main camera takes photos with a resolution of up to 8 megapixels. There is a single tone flash, but no autofocus.

There is HDR technology, white balance and ISO adjustment, flicker reduction, face detection, automatic shutter when detecting a smile, etc. Available modes: Normal, Panorama, QR Scanner, Polaroid, Auto Retouch.

The Polaroid mode is a set of functions for processing photos: dividing a photo into 2 or 4 parts, 17 filters and 14 frames to choose from, as well as the ability to add text, geotagging and date under the photo.

The main camera shoots video in HD 720p 30fps, with electronic image stabilization. File type: 3gp

The front camera shoots video with a frame size of 640x480, also with stabilization, also 3gp.

Results and conclusions

In terms of functionality, Alcatel PIXI 4 does not differ much from old phones with a rotary dialer. In fact, there are only two differences, of which the first is mobility, wireless communication, and the second is some kind of camera, and it is understood that it will be used infrequently. The inconvenient location of the control buttons on the side, the mediocre screen quality and the catastrophic lack of memory spoil the overall impression of this unit. Regarding the cost of a smartphone, if you take a special offer for 3990 rubles from Beeline, then in this case the shortcomings described in the review do not greatly affect the user's pride, because for that kind of money, there are few places where you can find a working, well-assembled device, also with LTE. In addition, the color palette of the rear panel is quite diverse. But the price is 7500 rubles. for a "clean" PIXI 4 can produce exactly the opposite effect described above.

Pros:

• Big screen
• LTE support
• Price (subject to special conditions)
• Front camera with flash
• Polaroid Mode

Minuses:

• Lack of autofocus even on the main camera
• Quiet main speaker combined with spoken
• Mediocre shooting quality of both cameras
• Inconvenient location of the power button
• Screen quality is poor
• Very little internal memory
• Weak battery

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, 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 (pounds) 5.96 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	96.91 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.89 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	The black White Orange Blue Grey
Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of 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 analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced 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 stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more 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 with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies 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 technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components on a device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on a 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 required for their operation.	MediaTek MT6735M
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The bit size of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient 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) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and is much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. 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)
L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity 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 them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory.	512 KB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	ARM Mali-T720 MP1
Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications.	1
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	500 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Memory type (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 means higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	533 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for 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 image quality of information directly depends.	TFT
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of 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 aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.779:1
Resolution Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper 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 shown on the screen in clearer detail.	196 ppi (pixels per inch) 77 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 footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	67.75% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices 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, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device 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 in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours.	2000 mAh (milliampere-hours)
A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G 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
Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G 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
Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during continuous talk on a 3G network.	11 h (hours) 660 minutes (minutes) 0.5 days
3G standby time Standby time in 3G 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 standby time 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery is fully 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 battery.	Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.

0.466 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)

Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with ICNIRP guidelines from 1998 and IEC standards.

0.669 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)

Type: smartphone OS version: Android 6.0 Case type: classic Case material: plastic Control: touch buttons SIM card type: micro SIM Number of SIM cards: 2 Mode of operation of multiple SIM cards: alternate Weight: 169 g Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.5x140.7x9.5 mm

Screen

Screen type: color TFT, touch Type of touch screen: multitouch, capacitive Diagonal: 5 inches. Image size: 854x480

Multimedia capabilities

Camera: 8 million pixels, LED flash Camera functions: autofocus Video recording: yes Front camera: yes, 5 million pixels. Audio: MP3, AAC, WMA, FM radio Headphone jack: 3.5mm

Communication

Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Satellite navigation: GPS

Memory and processor

Processor: 1000 MHz Number of processor cores: 4 Internal memory: 8 GB RAM: 1 GB Memory card slot: yes, up to 32 GB

Food

Battery capacity: 2000 mAh Talk time: 12 h Standby time: 473 h Charging connector type: micro-USB

Other functions

Control: voice dialing, voice control Flight mode: yes Flashlight: yes

All the rest.

a bad camera the processor dulls in normal games! very bad battery. it is very difficult to find a cover, and a protective glass.

A year ago

Awful camera, the battery lasts at best for a day when idle; if you watch a movie, you don't have to watch it. For no reason at all, the speaker stopped making sounds after 1.5 years. Although it works through the headset.

A year ago

There are a lot of them, let's start with the android shell interface, it is very ugly. Memory, the system takes from 8GB, almost 4GB. Transferring games to a memory card, here I had to break my head, first we format the memory card as an external drive on the device in the settings, then we transfer applications to the card (but the memory card will only be visible now in THIS DEVICE after that !!!) A huge disadvantage is the card failure memory from time to time, you will understand this when a bunch of errors appear on the screen about stopped applications that are installed on the SD card. After six months of use, everything began to be terribly buggy and slow down that the hunt to break against the wall. And the battery sits down very quickly, especially right now there is some kind of malfunction that it sits down in half a minute from 15% to 0% There are a lot of disadvantages, you need to remember everything

A year ago

The network is constantly disappearing due to which you have to load the site again, sometimes there are times when the network disappears EVERY minute, and therefore it is very disgusting to use the Internet.

2 years ago

After a year and two months, the speaker broke down, I do not recommend buying

2 years ago

The memory ends very quickly, my mother seemed to like it, but .. about a year passed, and he began to stupidly, messages stopped coming, he was warming himself like a shaitan.

2 years ago

Not when you do not put other batteries on the charge, the phone is buggy. After pressing, the answer goes for 5 seconds.

2 years ago

little memory, loads for a long time, sometimes he did not load the desktop for 3 minutes, slow Internet, charging quickly

2 years ago

On the first day, as I bought it, the battery went off in 30 minutes from 30% to zero. Regularly incorrectly displays the charge, time gets lost, after less than six months it began to warm up, reboot, the battery stopped holding completely (to get to work (30 minutes) and already 80%). In the cold, from 40% to zero flies away in 30 minutes. Games do not pull from the word at all, you can not try. Knocked out the browser even when I tried to load the Samsung website). And this is the first week. And it would be nothing if he performed his direct function - a telephone, so he did not always give a call to be made. After a self-reboot (at any time, even just when it is in your pocket or on a charger on the table), it says that the system application is not responding.

Today we have at our disposal a smartphone Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D). This device is one of the cheapest on the Russian market with LTE support. How convenient and practical the device turned out to be, we found out in the course of a long user test.

With the growth of 4G coverage in different regions of Russia, subscribers are increasingly looking at devices with support for high-speed mobile Internet. For obvious reasons, models with a low price are attracting 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 Mbps. How he made us happy and upset, read on.

Specifications Alcatel Pixi 4

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Characteristic	Description
Body materials:	Plastic
Operating system:	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Screen:	TFT-TN touchscreen, diagonal 5 inches, resolution 480x854 pixels (196 dpi)
CPU:	Quad-core MediaTek MT6735M @ 1.0 GHz
GPU:	ARM Mali-T720M
RAM:	1 GB
Flash memory:	8 GB internal (4 GB available) + microSD 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 Mbps)
Communications:	Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector for charge / synchronization (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm headset
Navigation:	GPS, AGPS
Sensors:	light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope
Main camera:	8 MP without autofocus, LED flash
Front-camera:	5 MP without autofocus, LED flash
Battery:	removable, 2000 mAh
Dimensions, weight:	140.7 x 72.5 x 9.5mm, 169g

Package contents and first impressions

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Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) comes in a white cardboard box. The package contains an image of the smartphone, its name, as well as the main parameters.

In addition to the smartphone itself, the box contains a cable for synchronization and charging USB - microUSB, an adapter for an electrical outlet, a wired headset, instructions and a warranty card.

Taking it out of the package, you notice that the device is very 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 connect the second hand or intercept. At the same time, the device can be carried in a pocket of trousers, jeans, jacket or shirt. The only thing is that at first you feel a rather heavy weight of the tube, but over time you get used to it.

Design and appearance

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The exterior of the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) is mediocre. A regular rectangular bar 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, then after 5-6 days, scuffs and light scratches appear.

The build is surprisingly good. The back cover fits tightly. There are no cracks, crunching and creaking have not 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 lid, black with an orange lid and completely white. I had a completely even variant on the test.

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 deal with prints, any available means - 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 spot LED. On the left is a selfie flash. It is automatically activated when working with the front camera.

Below the screen are three standard control buttons for the menu and the operating system of the device. They do not have a backlight, which makes it difficult to work in the dark.

The power button and screen lock, as well as the screen adjustment key are located on the right side of the smartphone. Above you can see a microphone, as well as a hole for connecting a wired headset. On the bottom right there is a microphone and a microUSB connector.

On the back you can see an 8 megapixel camera lens without autofocus, but with an LED flash.

The battery cover attaches securely. In order to remove it, a recess is provided in the lower right corner. Under the cover you can see a lithium-ion battery, two slots for SIM cards of the size microSIM, as well as a slot for memory cards microSD.

Screen. Graphic capabilities

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In cheap smartphones, they try to save on everything. In the case of the Alcatel Pixi 4, the "victim" of the economy was the screen. It has a 5-inch TFT-TN matrix with a resolution of 480x854 (196 ppi); a closer look reveals individual pixels. What is most interesting is that it does not prevent the picture from looking quite vivid and vivid. Yes, the viewing angles are not high here, the display fades and glares in the sun, but the colors are decent.

Another plus of such a budget screen, it consumes a small amount of energy, which has a positive effect on battery life.

The display's sensitivity is sufficient for comfortable work. Recognition of two clicks is supported at the same time.

Hardware platform: processor, memory, speed

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Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) is equipped with a MediaTek MT6735M chip with a quad-core processor: 4 cores at 1.0 GHz. Graphics subsystem - Mali-T720M. RAM 1 GB, built-in flash memory - 8 GB. The user has 4 GB available. Supports microSD memory cards up to 32 GB.

The base programs and the operating system interface are very fast. Of course, not like in more expensive models, but the launch of applications takes place within a couple of seconds. The response after pressing the screen is also comfortable. There is no delay. Games turn out to be much slower, as well as the work of the browser when 6-8 tabs are open in it. If you run any application at this time, then for the first seconds it will also slow down. In general, the normal behavior of a budget chip and a small amount of RAM.

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

Communication capabilities

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The Alcatel Pixi 4 has two micro SIM card slots. The gadget has only one radio module, and if any activity appears on one of the cards, the second one will become temporarily unavailable - a classic implementation of a "two-SIM" smartphone.

It is assumed that with one of the cards the user will make calls, send messages and use 3G Internet (the 4G slot does not support), and on the other, everything is the same, but with 4G support. It is 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" under the "Beeline", the second without restrictions. In order to remove the SIM-lock, you need to visit the Beeline salon and write a statement. The unlock code is usually sent in 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 designate which of them to call, send messages and access the Internet. To change the assignments of the card slots, you do not need to change places - this can be done directly from the phone menu.

The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G / 3G and 4G on Russian frequencies, confidently receives the signal and does not lose it for no apparent reason. The device supports LTE Cat. 4 with a maximum theoretical data rate of 150 Mbit / s, upload - 50 Mbit / s. During test measurements, the Alcatel Pixi 4 in the Beeline network in Yekaterinburg showed speeds of 35 Mbps.

Talking on the phone is not always comfortable. The speaker has a small volume reserve. In noisy places, it is quite difficult to make out 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 smoothly.

The smartphone supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. There is a USB 2.0 connector.

Additional communication means worth noting are GPS, A-GPS (standard Google Maps is built into the smartphone). The radius of navigation error during testing is about 3 meters, which is very small. The gadget does an excellent job of being 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 2000mAh Li-ion battery. In testing conditions, with the number of calls 35-40 minutes a 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 a video, the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) worked for 5 hours, in the navigator mode - 2 hours and 35 minutes. As a result, the device has to be charged every day. If you use the smartphone in a less intensive mode, then it will work for 2 days.

In terms of autonomy, the device does not differ from the vast majority of cheap Android smartphones.

The supplied charger takes about 4.5 hours to charge the battery. The reason for this is the 550 mA current. If you use a charger with a current of 1A, the charging speed is almost halved. This is worth remembering.

User interface and operating system

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Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. Nice additions from the manufacturer include a quick access bar on the lock screen and the ability to zoom images in the gallery and the camera frame with one finger. The main menu sorts apps in alphabetical order and it doesn't seem to be changeable.

Among the preinstalled applications are standard 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 opportunities in the Alcatel Pixi 4 are rather meager. 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 detection, automatic shutter when detecting a smile, etc. Available modes: Normal, Panorama, QR Scanner, Polaroid, Auto Retouch.

In bright light, the picture is more or less adequate. But when the conditions for photographing deteriorate, "grain", smears and inadequate colors begin to appear in the image.

The main camera shoots video in HD 720p 30fps, 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 lacks autofocus. Shoots in all modes, except for panorama and QR-scanner, and also writes video with a resolution of 640x480, also with stabilization. For video calls, the camera is suitable, but for the rest it is unlikely.

Outcomes

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The main advantage of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) is 4G support. Mobile Internet works quickly and efficiently. The rest of the device is a typical representative of the budget class.

A large 5-inch screen can be noted. 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's battery in only 4.5 hours. Alternative storage devices can do this twice as fast.

The disadvantages include a lack of processing power when launching productive mobile games, a frankly modest main camera in terms of quality, which does not have autofocus. The speaker was not pleased either. In noisy places, the caller's voice is difficult to hear.

If you are looking for 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 Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as go online and watch light multimedia content. If you want an affordable phone with advanced phone features, a good camera, and long battery life, the Alcatel Pixi 4 is not the best option.

Benefits

LTE support

High-quality assembly

Support for two SIM cards

disadvantages

Quiet speaker

The screen fades in the sun

Both cameras lack autofocus

Not suitable for serious games, insufficient processing power