Alcatel one touch pixi 3 cell phone
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 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. The same appearance, the same name - Alcatel Pixi 3, but with the prefix 5017D. This review will focus on 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, one can only note the huge touch buttons under the screen, devoid of backlight. 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 random access memory: The Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D only has 512MB. 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 limitation of the operating system, the manufacturer added the ability to choose a location for installing applications. Supports external microSD drives up to 32 GB.
Autonomous work
Nutrition providing autonomous work, comes from a 1400mAh 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 in in 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 mains, replenishes the charge level 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 any 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, more new version You shouldn't expect an 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 that use 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 install a more capacious battery;
- little internal memory.
Our review of the smartphone Alcatel Pixi 3 4027D
In the list of shortcomings, the quality of shooting from both cameras was not included intentionally. At the moment, the cameras are quite consistent with the price of the device. Otherwise, the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D is an entry-level smartphone. Designed for people who need affordable mobile device on Android, 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.
Video review Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (4.5) 4027D
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3G, Android 4.4, 4.50 ", 854x480, 4GB, 125g, 5MP camera, Bluetooth
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Alcatel PIXI 3 (4.5) 4027D:
Lightweight, beautiful, ergonomic, affordable, can be a replacement for a player, functional, has a capacious battery, can act as a GPS receiver, with a bad camera.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Ergonomic
Affordable
Can be a replacement for the player
Functional
Has a capacious battery
Can act as a GPS receiver
Has a good camera
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MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Nutrition
Battery capacity: 1400 mAh Talk time: 10 h Standby time: 480 hAdditional Information
Features: multi OS - Android 4.4 KitKat / Firefox 2.0 / Windows 8.1 Package contents: smartphone, battery, charger, USB cable, headphonesGeneral characteristics
Type: smartphone Weight: 125 g Control: touch buttons operating system: Android 4.4 Case type: classic Number of SIM-cards: 2 Mode of operation of several SIM-cards: alternate Dimensions (WxHxT): 65.1x132.2x11.7 mmScreen
Screen type: color TFT, 16.78 million colors, touch Type of touch screen: multitouch, capacitive Diagonal: 4.5 inches. Image size: 854x480 Number of pixels per inch (PPI): 218 Automatic screen rotation: yesCalls
Type of melodies: polyphonic, MP3 melodies Vibration alert: yesMultimedia capabilities
Camera: 5 million pixels, LED flash Video recording: yes Max. video resolution: 1280x720 Audio: MP3, FM radio Voice recorder: yesCommunication
Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Internet access: WAP, GPRS, EDGE Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G Satellite navigation: GPS A-GPS system: yes Protocol support: POP / SMTP, HTMLMemory and processor
Processor: 1000 MHz Number of processor cores: 2 Built-in memory: 4 GB RAM: 512 MB Support for memory cards: microSD (TransFlash), up to 32 GB Slot for memory cards: yes, up to 32 GBPosts
Additional SMS functions: text input with MMS dictionary: yesOther functions
Control: voice dialing, voice control Flight mode: yesNotebook and organizer
Organizer: alarm clock, calculator, task scheduler Search by book: there is Exchange between SIM-card and internal memory: there isContents 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 just recently it seemed impossible to buy an official device with Android on board 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 a SIM-card from MTS with it with tariff plan “Super MTS” for 100 rubles (then it is converted into the “Smart” tariff) and deposit 900 rubles. If this condition is met, the cost of the 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. This option is interesting for those who need the most inexpensive Android device and also need a new SIM card for mobile internet, eg. 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 things, 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.
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.
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Control elements
On the front panel, under the screen, there are three touch keys - "Back", "Home" and "Menu". The buttons are not backlit, the touch area does not always accurately process pressing, you need to press each of the keys with force and to the markup point, otherwise the press may not be processed.
The volume rocker is located 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 margin 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 images, it looks like this:
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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 transmission 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 are talking using one SIM card, the other is unavailable at that moment and when you call it, the 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 full-fledged navigation software on a smartphone will not work.
Software
The smartphone runs Android 2.3 with a proprietary shell from Alcatel. Yes, the version of the system is outdated, but most programs work for it, and it is simply pointless to demand more from the device for such money.
Accelerometer (or G-sensor) - sensor of the device's position in space. As a primary function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the orientation of the display image (vertical or horizontal). Also, the G-sensor is used as a pedometer, it can be controlled by various functions of the device by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope - a sensor that measures the angles of rotation relative to a fixed coordinate system. Able to measure angles of rotation in several planes at the same time. The gyroscope together with the accelerometer allows you to accurately determine the position of the device in space. In devices that use only accelerometers, the measurement accuracy is lower, especially when moving quickly. Also, the capabilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor - a sensor, thanks to which the optimal values \u200b\u200bof brightness and contrast are established for a given light level. The presence of the sensor allows to increase the operating time of the device from the battery.
Proximity sensor - a sensor that detects when the device is close to the face during a call, turns off the backlight and locks the screen, preventing accidental presses. The presence of the sensor allows to increase the operating time of the device from the battery.
Geomagnetic sensor - a sensor for determining the side of the world to which the device is directed. Tracks the orientation of the device in space relative to the earth's magnetic poles. The information received from the sensor is used in cartographic programs for orientation on the ground.
Atmospheric pressure sensor - sensor for accurate measurement of atmospheric pressure. Is a part gPS systems, allows you to determine the height above sea level and speed up the positioning.
Touch ID - fingerprint identification sensor.
Approximations
Satellite navigation:
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite navigation system that measures distance, time, speed and determines the location of objects anywhere on Earth. The system is designed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The main principle of using the system is to determine the location by measuring the distance to the object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated by the time delay of the signal propagation from its sending by the satellite to being received by the GPS receiver antenna.
GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) - Soviet and Russian satellite navigation system, developed by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense. The measuring principle is similar to the American GPS navigation system. GLONASS is intended for operational navigation and time support of land, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that the GLONASS satellites in their orbital motion do not have resonance (synchronization) with the Earth's rotation, which provides them with greater stability.
2 years ago
2 years ago
The only plus is the price. Well, the size is convenient. It fits well in the hand The main function - calls - performs well.
2 years ago
I'll tell you right away ----- he has not a single merit, Well, except that the use is just to call
2 years ago
price. do not mind losing. 2sims
A year ago
I bought it in December 2015. Today - January 2019 .. my faithful friend, has been working to this day. Like New! What I need a lot, I take pictures. The battery is charged for the whole day. I don’t go online from it. Calls are loud, vibration is vibrated, speakers are working, audibility is wonderful. What else? Never mind. This is my faithful, reliable friend. I want to buy something new, but in my heart I feel so sorry to betray him.
2 years ago
The price, design, build are really cool! No creaks, no backlashes. There is everything that expensive smarts have. I will describe in more detail below
2 years ago
If this product has merit, then the price.
2 years ago
The price is a pittance. 512 RAM, takes 4 times, if not more, applications than the HTC I bought a year ago. The battery is small and holds, the music is loud, clean (with Samsung earbuds).
2 years ago
Price, size, quality of communication
2 years ago
A normal device for ridiculous money!
2 years ago
Performance wasn't even close. Can't even cope with its own OS. The screen is annoying, one eye sees one image and the other the other (extremely poor viewing angle).
2 years ago
1) 4GB is completely insufficient in a modern smartphone. Constantly fighting for memory. The phone is not stable. Programs hang.
I do not have games on it, something supernatural. Only social networks, WhatsApp and Yandex taxi. Google mail. I don't have enough memory !!! I don't take pictures. Just an application cache. One Facebook weighs 250 MB. Plus 80 MB imposed by them messenger. Only sometimes exchange photos via WhatsApp.
The phone is not able to work stably! He refuses to take a photo from the WhatsApp message. Then Instagram just closes and that's it.
2) camera - just assume that it is not. This is not a C grade. It is unsatisfactory. There is no focus. Everything is blurry. Photograph something close (for example, a business card in the palm of your hand) - forget about it
3) the battery is not worse than the battery
2 years ago
1) the battery is weak
2) itself is very weak
3) does not cope with its own applications
4) wi-fi is terribly dull
2 years ago
The camera is very weak (you can only use it to record any information, so as not to stupidly rewrite, for photography, in my opinion, it is completely unsuitable), the battery is discharged right before our eyes, it seems that if you use the phone, the full charge of the battery will last for half a day , the screen can be used during the day only with maximum illumination, the phone itself sometimes barely noticeably slows down ...
