Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha

Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha review

Key Features: 4.7-inch 1,280 x 720 pixel IPS screen; Android 4.2; 13-megapixel camera with LED flash

Manufacturer: Alcatel

Well, Alcatel has certainly set the bar quite a bit higher with this model as it's design is one of a kind in this marketplace and it's specs are higher than any model they have previously revealed.  At first glance, one can hardly avoid noticing the Alpha's clear bezel above and below the screen.  All LED Notifications shine brightly through here but otherwise the design is crystal clear.  

The phone has received mixed reviews as many marvel at it's beautiful design but are not quite happy with the specs for the higher price tag of nearly $300.

Trusted Reviews gives their verdict below.

Should I buy the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha?

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha is an interesting handset with some eye-catching design motifs. However, start using the phone and begin to assess it within the wider market and it just doesn’t make a great deal of sense. 

Most core elements are fine: the camera’s decent enough, the processor is a fair match for the 720p display and the resolution is just about sharp enough for the screen size. However, there are some design blunders that we find hard to accept when the specs are already a stretch given the SIM-free price. 

The lack of a headphone jack is unforgivable, we don’t like the soft keys much, there’s no 4G and the software is very old. If you don’t want to use your phone for music at all, and can find the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha at a much lower cost than the standard SIM-free price, this is a perfectly respectable phone with rather good battery life. But we do mean a much lower cost. 

Verdict

While solid in most respects, some annoying design decisions and a high price lose the Alpha a recommendation.

The Alcatel "Selfie" Phone

The Alcatel "Selfie" Phone
Alcatel One Touch Flash

The Alcatel One Touch Flash looks simple at first but when you start exploring its specifications and the product’s build quality, it has a lot more to offer than what you see in the first look. The phone is set down to compete with a dozen other products in the market that focus on selfie centric front camera but can it actually stand out from the crowd?

Design

Sporting a sleek and slim design with crystal white back, the Alcatel One Touch Flash is a strong reminder of the Samsung phones that used to be the most popular choice among Indian buyers. There are useful capacitive navigation buttons below the screen which helps you save display space and the volume, power buttons are on the right for immediate access. The textured back finish is lovely to touch and doesn’t attract grease or act as a finger print magnet. It’s a neatly designed phone.

Display

The Alcatel One Touch Flash boasts of a great looking 5.5-inch IPS display which is definitely one of the unique sales points of the phone. However, they should have gone with a full HD display to woo buyers but the 1280 x 720 pixels for such a large screen reduces the pixels per inch. You definitely won’t find much difference when it comes to viewing apps, playing games or watching movies in general but the comparison is evident only when you pit a phablet with a 1080p display close by. The brightness levels are good even under sunlight and colors are ok.

Performance

A 1.4 GHz Mediatek octa core processor powers the phone which is coupled with 1 GB of RAM. It has 8 GB of storage and 32 GB expansion support which makes it an ideal choice for even power users who like to fill up their storage space with movies, music, games and apps. The One Touch Flash conveniently handles most intense multi-tasking apps and even is good for your occasional gaming on the go. It heats up a little bit when it is pushed to its limits for consequent hours but that’s nothing to worry about.

Camera

The camera in the Alcatel One Touch Flash is its highlight. A strong 13 megapixel rear camera promises the best pictures and videos while the 5 megapixel front camera invites users to take some great selfies. When we put it in comparison, the selfie camera is good and as you would most probably use a lot of filters, the end result should be quite impressive. It has 4x digital zoom and stabilization control.

Battery

Even after using it all day with Wifi turned on, playing numerous games and download apps, the 3200 mAh battery refused to lose its power and we managed to still have almost 25% of it still left before we had to hit the charging point.

Verdict

The Alcatel One Touch Flash combines the best of user performance, battery life and good camera at an affordable price point except for its not-so-impressive display. A good purchase that you could go for!

Alcatel OneTouch Fierce 2 Specs and Accessories

Alcatel OneTouch Fierce 2

Specs and Accessories

  Experience the new Fierce 2, a smartphone with exciting features, great design, and a large display all at an affordable price. Its 5-inch qHD touchscreen is optimal for watching movies and surfing the web. PLUS, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 4G data speeds make multi-tasking a breeze and a 5-megapixel camera make sharing photos easy!

• Fabulous 5-inch qHD touchscreen display

• Powerful 1.2 GHz quad-core processor

• 5-megapixel auto focus camera

Size and Weight

5.55 x 2.83 x 0.39 inches

5.26 ounces

Operating System and Processor

Android 4.4

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Processor

Battery Life

Up to 6 hours talk time

Up to 14 days standby time

Camera, Photos and Video

5" qHD Display

5 Megapixel Camera

Memory

1GB RAM, 4GB ROM

Connectivity

Sync methods: USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

4G Capable

Wi-Fi and Mobile Calling

Audio and Multimedia

T-Mobile TV

GPS and Apps

GPS enabled

International

Quad Band GSM; UMTS: Band II (1900), Band IV (1700/2100), Band V (850)

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M3 & T3 

WEA Capable? 

Yes

High Quality and Low Priced

 Alcatel OneTouch Fierce 2 Phone Cases

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