The Alcatel Onetouch is a four-inch budget smartphone running on Android KitKat 4.4 that retails for just $59. The phone’s most distinguishing feature is its vibrant finish which comes in a range of colours ranging from metallic silver to neon pink. Otherwise, it delivers the exact specifications you’d expect from a sub-$60 smartphone.
First, the bad news: the Alcatel Onetouch lacks 4G connectivity, so speed addicts will need to look elsewhere. It also boasts a native resolution of 320×480 pixels and a piddly 2-megapixel camera.
According to the press release, it comes “pre-loaded with popular apps” including a bunch of conspicuously unnamed graphics filters and photo editors. That doesn’t sound like shovelware at all. Oh yeah, and it’s locked to the Optus network.
Otherwise, this appears to be a pretty decent handset for $59 — it certainly looks more stylish than the usual yum cha offerings. There are nine different colours to choose from in all, which is better than most high-end models manage. The company is also promising up to eight hours of battery life but that’s probably a generous estimation.
Here’s a look at the key specifications:
- 2MP camera with inbuilt flash
- 3G
- Dual Core 1.0 GHz processor
- 1GB RAM
- WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
- Dimensions: 121x64x11mm
- OS: Android KitKat 4.4 OS
- Display: 4.0″ HVGA 320×480 pixels
- Micro SD card slot
- Battery: 1400 mAh (removable)
For a limited time, Optus is also offering three months of free Netflix when you purchase the device on a prepaid plan. If you were planning to join Netflix anyway, this means you’re getting the phone for under $30.
So should you buy it? As with any entry-level Android, it will come down to the reliability of the OS, responsiveness of the touch screen and battery life. We recommend having a fiddle before buying.
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What’s the screen resolution on this thing?
It’s low, natch. Article has been updated with the native resolution.
http://www.optus.com.au/shop/prepaidmobile/alcatel/pixi%203
Display4.0” HVGA 320 x 480 pixels
Size (H x W x D)121.6 x 64.4 x 11.6mm
Weight113g
ColourVolcano Black
Processor1GHz DUAL core
RAM1GB
Internal Memory4GB with 2GB end user memory
Expandable MemorySupport MicroSD up to 32GB
CameraRear: 2MP camera with 3MP Photo’s ( via software
Front: VGA
Video Camera3GP @ 24 fps
ConnectivityBluetooth: V4.0
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
GPS: Yes
NFC: No
3.5mm audio jack: Yes
FM radio: Yes
Operating SystemAndroid KitKat 4.4
Supported Audio FormatsAAC, AAC+, AAC enhanced, MP3, midi, eAAC
Supported Video FormatsH.264, H.263, MPEG-4
SIM Card compatibilityMicro SIM
2G Network850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G Network900/2100 MHz
Battery Capacity1400 mAh (removable)
Battery3G standby time: Up to 600 hours
3G talk time: Up to 8 hours
Audio playback: Up to 16 hours
You’ve understated the value of this deal.
You can get it for $49 delivered free and it has 4G LTE including the APT 700 MHz band.
http://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobile/prepaid/Prepaid-Phones/Alcatel-POP-S3-OL-PP