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. | 67.9 mm (millimeters) 6.79 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.67 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 132.5 mm (millimeters) 13.25 cm (centimeters) 0.43 ft (feet) 5.22 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units. | 10 mm (millimeters) 1 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.39 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 150 g (grams) 0.33 lbs (pounds) 5.29 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. | 89.97 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.46 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this unit is offered for sale. | The black White Silver Grey Yellow Red Blue Green Purple |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used to make the device body. | Plastic |
SIM card
A 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.
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 hardware components in 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 MT6582M |
| 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-A7 |
| Bit processor The capacity (bits) 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 powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| 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 much faster as system memoryand other levels of cache memory. 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, allowing more data to be cached. 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) |
| The 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 |
| Clock frequency processor The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 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 used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, and more. | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Number of cores gPU Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications. | 2 |
| GPU clock speed Speed \u200b\u200bis the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 416 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) |
| 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. | 4.5 in (inches) 114.3 mm (millimeters) 11.43 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.2 in (inches) 56 mm (millimeters) 5.6 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.92 in (inches) 99.64 mm (millimeters) 9.96 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Resolution Screen resolution shows 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. | 218 ppi (pixels per inch) 85 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 the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 62.22% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that the mobile device can recognize.
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.
| ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value / speed indicates the sensor's sensitivity to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensor's sensitivity to light. | 100 - 1600 |
| 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. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 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) |
| Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Digital zoom Panoramic shooting HDR shooting ISO setting Exposure compensation Macro 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 on 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.
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 The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 1800 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 the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries. | 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. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is fully discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 488 h (hours) 29280 mins (minutes) 20.3 days |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 9 hours 30 minutes 9.5 h (hours) 570 mins (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 3G standby time 3G 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 3G network. | 305 h (hours) 18300 min (minutes) 12.7 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Removable |
Contents of delivery:
- Smartphone
- Accumulator battery
- USB cable
- Headphones
- Network adapter
- Manual
- Warranty card
Introduction
Alcatel has lines mobile phones: IDOL, POP and HERO. In addition, for example, in POP, there are, let's say, subsections POP S and POP C. The former are relatively expensive devices, and the latter are budgetary ones, but the larger the number at the end, the cooler the gadget. In this case, we will consider POP C9, i.e. device currently at the head of the POP Cx subsection.
Design, dimensions, controls
Despite the striking design of Alcatel POP C9 smartphones, in general the devices have a typical “average” design of all phablets: large sizes, rounded shapes, a lot of plastic and chrome-plated edging inserts loved by all manufacturers. The gadget resembles some Samsung, Fly, and Huawei, and practically does not differ from the POP C7.
The dimensions of the POP C9 are 150.95 x 77.5 x 9.5mm, i.e. not at all small and thin. But most of all, the weight is surprising - almost 190 grams. I had a 6-inch metal Explay Diamond monster on my review, it weighed 185 grams. It seems that there is a lead-acid battery inside the C9. Joke. The frames on the right and left are relatively thick - 5 mm each, so it is not as comfortable in the hand as we would like. However, thanks to the sloping edges, the design ergonomics are slightly improved.
The front side is covered with glass. It is durable, and only micro-scratches appeared on it during testing. It should be borne in mind that the smartphone "lived" in a backpack with other devices. Inside the substrate is white. The surface of the display is not too easily soiled, apparently there is an oleophobic coating, the finger glides without problems.
The edging, as I said earlier, is made of chrome-plated plastic, rises slightly above the screen, thereby partially protecting the surface. The back cover is non-removable, white, glossy. It seemed slippery to me. Fingerprints remain on it, but not particularly noticeable.
The company's website states that the POP C9 is available in several colors: pink, red, blue, white, black, gray. However, as always happens with new models, firstly, the smartphone is sold only in two cellular networks, and secondly, there is only a gray device.
The assembled POP C9 is excellent: no creaking, no backlash, the solidity of the case is felt. When squeezed in the hand, the phone casing does not crunch; when pressing on the back central area, the cover does not push through to the battery.
Above is the speech speaker. The volume is slightly above average, in noisy places it may be hard to hear, especially in the metro, on the street you have to turn the volume to maximum. The timbre is pleasant, not boomy, the interlocutor is heard legibly and clearly. There is no echo. In general, it is quite a good speaker, but the volume would be slightly higher.
To the left of the speaker is the front camera, to the right are the light and proximity sensors, work correctly.
Below - the usual buttons "Back", "Home" and "Menu". There is no backlight, so the buttons are poorly visible at night.
At the bottom there is a micro-USB and the main microphone, on the top there is a 3.5 mm audio output for headphones or a headset.
The power button is on the right edge just below the center. It is practically recessed into the body, the pressure is soft, the stroke is small. The volume rocker is of the same type, it is slightly higher. Even higher is a slot for a memory card. It is closed with a plastic plug.
Two slots for SIM cards are located on the left edge under a plastic cover.
MicroSIM connectors, both slots function in 3G, but SIM cards operate according to the following scheme: 3G-SIM1 / 2G-SIM2 or 2G-SIM1 / 3G-SIM2. Switching between 2G / 3G takes about 10 seconds, that is, you cannot quickly switch.
On the back of the POP C9: a second microphone, a camera that rises a couple of millimeters above the body and framed by a chrome-plated plastic rim, a flash and a speakerphone.
Comparative dimensions:
Alcatel and LG Flex
Alcatel and Samsung Galaxy Note II
Display
Manufacturers will not calm down in any way, so they use huge screen diagonals in almost every second product. The Alcatel OneTouch POP C9 has a display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches (139 mm). The physical size is 69x121 mm, the frame at the top is 11 mm, and at the bottom is 18 mm.
The resolution of 540x960 pixels for such a diagonal, it seems to me, is already not enough, although the picture looks good, and pixelation at a distance of 30-40 cm is invisible. The density is 200 ppi.
The brightness of the display matrix backlight is adjusted either manually or automatically. The range is relatively wide, but at the minimum brightness, the glow is still large. The maximum brightness is enough for comfortable reading outdoors, while in the sun the screen is saved only by the 5.5-inch diagonal.
The matrix is \u200b\u200bmade using IPS technology, unfortunately, not OGS: between protective glass and the screen has an air gap. Color reproduction is natural, saturation is calm. The viewing angles are wide, but under certain slopes the color rendition is disturbed: it goes into blue, then into yellowness. In general, this is the typical behavior of inexpensive IPS matrices.
The capacitive touch layer works out up to 5 simultaneous touches. The sensitivity is good.
White color
Black color
Viewing angles and color rendering
Battery
This model uses a 2500 mAh lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery. The battery is not removable.
The manufacturer indicates its data on the "life" of the battery, which I believe, since our results came out approximately the same:
- talk time: up to 8 hours (2G), 4 hours (3G)
- standby time: 560 hours (2G), 550 hours (3G)
- operating time in music player mode: 24 hours
In 720p video playback mode, the device worked for about 5 hours. Average time is about 10-12 hours without active use of 3G.
The device is charged for about 3.5 hours.
In the settings there is an item called "Super Energy Saving". It is very similar to the features found on the HTC One M8 and Samsung Galaxy S5. When almost all applications are turned off, the brightness of the matrix backlight decreases, and only the main ones become available to you: SMS, calls, calendar, address book. In this mode, Alcatel works for about 3 days.
Communication capabilities
The smartphone operates in 2G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (850/9001800 // 2100 MHz) cellular networks.
Available Bluetooth version 4.0 for file and voice transmission. There is a wireless connection Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / n. The device, of course, can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot) or modem.
The device has a GPS. In the "cold" mode, the first satellites are detected in less than one minute, in the "hot" mode - three times faster. The sensitivity is average: in a room it can hardly find a pair of satellites, near a window - up to 4, on the street the device instantly finds more than 8 satellites. I did not observe any problems with GPS, everything works fine.
Memory and memory card
1 GB of RAM is installed inside. On average, just under 600 MB of free space. For data storage, 4 GB are allocated, of course, about two are free. There is a slot for a memory card. The maximum size is 32 GB.
Camera
As befits a real "android", the Alcatel C9 has two cameras: the main one is 8 MP, the front one is 1.3 MP (the official website states that it is 2 MP). There is a small LED flash.
The quality of the camera is average, mainly complaints about color rendition and narrow dynamic range. The camera is worth praising for its accurate focus, for the minimum focusing distance - about 7 cm, for the cool background blur thanks to the F2.2 aperture.
The front camera takes photos at 720x1280 pixels. The quality is not bad. Video - 640x480 pixels at 10 fps.
The camera can record FullHD video at 30 frames per second, which is good news. Autofocus is very fast, aiming from 3 cm, the sharpness is decent. The sound is mono, clear.
EXIF information
Video file characteristic:
- File format: 3GP
- Video codec: AVC, 17 Mbps
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080, 30 fps
- Audio codec: AAC, 128 Kbps
- Channels: 1 channel, 48 kHz
Sample photos:
Sample photo on the front camera:
Performance and software platform
Most of these devices use a Taiwanese MediaTek chip. The Alcatel OneTouch C9 smartphone is no exception. It uses the MT6582 chipset, which is the most widespread among "state employees" lately: Cortex-A7 processor, 28 nm, 4 cores at 1.3 GHz, Mali-400MP2 graphics accelerator with a clock frequency of 400 MHz.
For the comfortable operation of the device, this processor is more than enough. There are problems with games, but only with powerful ones like Asphalt 8. The device does not glitch, does not slow down, it works relatively smoothly.
Brief information about phone parameters and performance tests (Quadrant test, Antutu test):
The machine has an operating system Google android ancient version 4.2.2. I'm not sure that 4.3 will come out, let alone 4.4. Although I personally don't see any point in them, especially in inexpensive gadgets. The branded shell is essentially absent here. The icon of the main screen, settings and unlocking of the display have been slightly changed (the “unlock” button “floats” in the circle, which must be shifted to the sides).
Multimedia
The device is equipped with a standard music and video player, radio. The speaker volume is slightly above average, the quality was not pleasant: it wheezes, there are overloads, the sound is not very clear. The sound in the headphones has a high volume, the quality is good, no complaints. The device plays video in FullHD resolution.
Conclusion
Today Alcatel OneTouch POP C9 can be found in two mobile shops at the same cost - 7,990 rubles. It is very difficult to draw conclusions on such inexpensive devices, because nothing interesting can be said about them. All C9 parameters are average: processor, memory, camera, software chips. The appearance is also ordinary, besides, the device is available only in gray.
pros:
- Excellent build
- Decent battery life
- Good video quality, great macro photography
- IPS matrix
- Both SIM card slots work in 3G
Minuses:
- Large dimensions and heavy weight
- Speaker wheezes a little at maximum volume
- Low screen resolution
Specifications:
- Class: Smartphone
- Form factor: candy bar
- Body materials: plastic
- Operating system: Google Android 4.2.2
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE, UMTS
- Processor: four cores, 1300 MHz, MTK6582
- RAM: 1 GB
- Storage memory: 4 GB
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB (USB 2.0) connector for charge / synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
- Screen: capacitive, IPS 5.5 "" with a resolution of 540x960 pixels
- Camera: 8 MP autofocus + 1.3 MP, flash
- Navigation: GPS
- Optional: accelerometer, proximity sensors, FM radio
- Battery: non-removable, capacity 2500 mAh
- Dimensions: 150.95 x 77.5 x 9.5mm
- Weight: 189g
- Price: from 7 990 rubles (Q2 2014)
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. | 67.9 mm (millimeters) 6.79 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.67 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 131.5 mm (millimeters) 13.15 cm (centimeters) 0.43 ft (feet) 5.18 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units. | 11.5 mm (millimeters) 1.15 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.45 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 157 g (grams) 0.35 lbs (pounds) 5.54 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. | 102.68 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.24 in³ (cubic inches) |
SIM card
A 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.
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 hardware components in 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 MT6572 |
| 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-A7 |
| Bit processor The capacity (bits) 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 powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| 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, allowing more data to be cached. 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. | 256 KB (kilobytes) 0.25 MB (megabytes) |
| The 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. | 2 |
| 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). | 1300 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-400 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 \u200b\u200bis 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 RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) |
| Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 266 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. | 4.5 in (inches) 114.3 mm (millimeters) 11.43 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.2 in (inches) 56 mm (millimeters) 5.6 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.92 in (inches) 99.64 mm (millimeters) 9.96 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Resolution Screen resolution shows 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. | 218 ppi (pixels per inch) 85 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 the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 62.7% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that the mobile device can recognize.
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.
| 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. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 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) |
| Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Geographic tags |
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 on 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.
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 The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 1800 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 the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries. | 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. | 7 hours 30 minutes 7.5 h (hours) 450 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is fully discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 400 h (hours) 24000 min (minutes) 16.7 days |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 4 h (hours) 240 min (minutes) 0.2 days |
| 3G standby time 3G 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 3G network. | 392 h (hours) 23520 min (minutes) 16.3 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Removable |
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 for a given illumination level are established. 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 atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system that allows you to determine the height above sea level and speed up the location.
Touch ID - fingerprint identification sensor.
Accelerometer
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 from the signal propagation delay time 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 designed 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.
At the beginning of 2014, the budget-class smartphone Alcatel 5036D went on sale. Reviews about this gadget, technical specifications and software filling - that's what will be detailed in this small review.
Device hardware resources
The main component that determines the computing power of any smartphone is the central processing unit. It is with its parameters that we will begin the review. The Alcatel POP C5 5036D smartphone is based on a rather modest chip produced by MediaTech - MT6572. It is a 32-bit RISC processor with 2 cores of Cortex-A7 architecture. The clock frequency of a given semiconductor crystal can be dynamically changed. In the mode of minimum loads, one of the computational modules is turned off, and the second operates at 300 MHz. In turn, when launching resource-intensive applications, 2 cores work at once at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. Among the 2 crystal chips of this architecture, this is one of the highest. The second important component that determines the computing capabilities of the device is the video card. In this case we are talking about the graphics adapter "Mali-400MP2". It frees up resources central processing unitto ensure smooth operation of the 5036D. Reviews of the satisfied owners of the described smartphone confirm this once again. Now let's summarize. The hardware stuffing of this smartphone is enough for most everyday tasks. From listening to music and surfing the Internet to watching movies and mid-range games, this gadget can handle everything. The only place where its hardware platform will not be enough is in the most demanding games that have appeared relatively recently. But this budget smartphone entry-level, and these most demanding applications require a more expensive and better-performing mobile device. So there is probably nothing to complain about.
Graphics subsystem of the device
Alcatel 5036D has quite good display with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. A review of its parameters suggests that its matrix is \u200b\u200bmade using a slightly outdated technology: LED. It is this nuance that significantly reduces the viewing angles. But this is an entry-level device, and therefore it is unfair to put forward any requirements to it in this regard. The display surface handles just two touches. And the screen itself displays the standard 16 million different color shades and has one of the most popular today resolutions of 480 x 800. Otherwise, this is a fairly high-quality display with impeccable color reproduction. As expected, this smartphone has 2 cameras. The front panel displays the usual VZHA - a camera with a 0.3 megapixel sensor. Of course, you don't have to expect something supernatural from her, but it is quite possible to make ordinary video calls with her help. For the rest of the cases, this gadget has a main camera located on the back of the device. Its sensor is many times better - already 5 megapixels. There is also an LED flash. In general, the image quality is quite acceptable in the Alcatel 5036D. A feature that is clearly lacking in it is autofocus. If this option was present, the photo would be several times better. There is also support for recording video clips in HD quality.
Memory
Alcatel 5036D has a very modest memory subsystem. A review of its technical parameters indicates that 512 MB of RAM is integrated in it. Of these, the user can use about 200 MB for his needs. Let's be realistic - this is very little at the moment. The problem can be solved only by installing specialized utilities. One of them is the "SM-accelerator". It will control the amount of free RAM, and if there is very little left, it will offer to optimize the software and close unnecessary applications at the moment. The situation is similar with the built-in storage. Its total volume is 4 GB. In this case, 2 GB of them can be used by the user at his discretion. This problem can only be solved by an external drive. This gadget has a slot for installing flash cards. The maximum volume is 32 GB. This is quite enough for comfortable work, but you will have to buy this accessory separately, since it is not included in the package.
Body and usability on this gadget
The plastic case is the weak point of the Alcatel POP C5 5036D. The cover and protective sticker for the front panel must be purchased immediately and without fail. The coating can be either glossy or matte (we check this information with the seller before buying). But in any case, it spoils easily. An audio jack and a power button are located on the upper side of the smartphone. There is a volume swing on the right edge. The microUSB standard port and a spoken microphone are hidden below. Above the screen, two important components of the smartphone are located at once: the earpiece and the front-facing VZHA camera. Under the display, as expected, there are three standard touchscreens. The back cover is not empty either. On it, in addition to the usual loud speaker and the backlit main camera, there is also a microphone hole, which suppresses external noise during a call. Despite the rather impressive dimensions (131 x 70 mm) and the display diagonal of 4.5 inches, this smartphone cannot be called a “shovel”. It fits comfortably in the hand and can be operated easily and simply. In this case, the second hand remains free.
Battery capabilities
The Alcatel POP C5 5036D smartphone is equipped with a sufficiently capacious 1800 mAh battery, and therefore its autonomy raises no objections. The processor in this device is energy efficient (it is for these purposes that it is recommended to use the Cortex-A7 architecture). Therefore, one charge is enough for 2 days of intensive use. But with less load on the device and incomplete screen brightness, this figure can double. And it will already be 4 days. For a device that belongs to the initial segment, this is an excellent indicator, you shouldn't expect anything more from it.
System software and software filling
Alcatel 5036D is currently running the most popular Android OS. The firmware indicates that version 4.2.2 is installed on the device. Of course, this is not 5.0 or even 4.4. But, again, an entry-level smartphone with modest technical parameters, you should not expect anything more on it. The situation is similar with updates. The smart phone has been on sale for a long time, so you shouldn't hope for updates. But, on the other hand, there are no problems with software installation and compatibility.
Communications
Alcatel 5036D has quite a standard set of data transfer methods. The reviews, in turn, indicate that it is quite enough for comfortable work on this device. So, the following data transfer methods are supported:
- The most popular wireless data transfer method is Wi-Fi. Cope easily and simply with any amount of information. Its only drawback is its small range, which is limited to some ten meters.
- The device operates quite successfully in both second and third generation networks. In the first case, the maximum speed is limited to hundreds of kilobits per second, but in the second version, this indicator increases significantly and amounts to several tens of megabits per second.
- Bluetooth has the same drawback as Wi-Fi. And his speed will be less. But its main task is to exchange information with exactly the same smart phones in a small volume. And for such cases, it is simply irreplaceable.
- The RPS sensor provides excellent navigation in unfamiliar terrain.
- The audio jack allows you to output sound from your smartphone to external sound systems.
- The last important port is microUSB. With the help of an adapter cord, it allows you to charge the battery of the device or even connect to a personal computer to exchange information.
