Among the endless variety of models under the Alcatel brand, a couple more appeared - Alcatel POP 3 5" and Alcatel POP 3 5.5". They have their own mini-site, and Alcatel POP 3 5.5 "is even presented in the online store of the MTS operator.
But as is usually the case with Alcatel, when trying to learn a little more than the name of the model, confusion arises.
So on this moment there are two models in the POP 3 series: Alcatel POP 3 5" with a 5" screen and Alcatel POP 3 5.5" with a 5.5" screen. The official website describes them together, and it seems that the screen size is the only difference. There are, however, alternative sources of information, judging by which everything is much more cunning.
Models - one and the other, have variations built on different processors, which significantly affects their functionality. In addition, different color options are provided, and depending on the color, the finish changes: black and white - “under the skin”, golden, silver, pink and dark gray - “under the metal”.
Each of the models, both Alcatel POP 3 5" and Alcatel POP 3 5.5" have a Snapdragon 210 chipset and a MediaTek MT6580. In the case of Alcatel POP 3 5" they are called 5015X and 5015D, respectively, in Alcatel POP 3 5.5" they are called 5025X and 5025D.
Modifications built on Snapdragon 210 (4-core, 1.1 GHz) support LTE, NFC and have one SIM card slot. Those on MediaTek MT6580 (4-core, 1.3 GHz) LTE support and NFC are deprived, but there are two slots for SIM cards. Capacity random access memory in all cases - 1 GB, permanent - 8 GB, expandable.
The larger model, Alcatel POP 3 5.5", noticeably outperforms the younger one in terms of screen characteristics - 5.5" with HD resolution, has best cameras- 8-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front, a fairly capacious battery - 2910 mAh.
At Alcatel POP 3 5 "everything is much more modest: for a diagonal of 5 inches, the resolution of 480x854 cannot be called decent, the cameras are only 5 MP and 2 MP, and the battery is 1800 mAh at all. Not serious.
On sale at Russian market in this moment there is a 3G version of Alcatel POP 3 5.5", the one on the MediaTek MT6580. MTS offers the device for 7990 rubles in golden and silver colors.
Varieties of Alcatel POP 3 5":
| 5015D | |
| 5015X |
Main characteristics of Alcatel POP 3 5":
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Varieties of Alcatel POP 3 5.5":
| 5025D | MediaTek MT6580, 3G, 2 sim cards |
| 5025X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, LTE, NFC, 1 SIM |
Main characteristics of Alcatel POP 3 5.5":
Accelerometer(or G-sensor) - device position sensor in space. As a main function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the orientation of the image on the display (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 rotation angles in several planes simultaneously. The gyroscope together with the accelerometer allows you to determine the position of the device in space with high accuracy. In devices that use only accelerometers, 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- sensor, thanks to which the optimal values of brightness and contrast are set for given level illumination. The presence of the sensor allows you 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 pressing. The presence of the sensor allows you to increase the operating time of the device from the battery.
Geomagnetic sensor- a sensor for determining the direction of the world in 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 mapping programs for orientation in the area.
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 positioning.
touch ID- Fingerprint identification sensor.
Accelerometer / Illumination / Approximation
Satellite navigation:
GPS(Global Positioning System - global positioning system) - satellite system navigation that measures distance, time, speed and determines the location of objects anywhere on the Earth. The system was developed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The basic principle of using the system is to determine the location by measuring the distances to the object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated from the signal propagation delay time from sending it by the satellite to receiving it 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 measurement principle is similar to the American GPS navigation system. GLONASS is intended for operational navigation and time support for ground, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that the GLONASS satellites in their orbital movement do not have resonance (synchronism) with the Earth's rotation, which provides them with greater stability.
Very soon the streets will be covered with a white veil of snow, indicating the approach of winter holidays - the time when the soul wants fun, and the wallet shudders nervously from the requests and wishes of the owner. New Year's time is a good time to update your smartphone and buy equipment in general. Not only buyers and cunning sellers are preparing for it, but also manufacturers who are trying to get to the market with new products just in time for the holidays.
The smartphone, which will be discussed today, will appear on our shelves in December. This device, most likely, is not destined to become a mass model, but it will definitely find its buyer.
Features of ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3
ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is a mid-range smartphone with interesting design, support for two SIM cards, balanced characteristics and a very attractive price tag. The phone will be released in two versions, which differ in screen sizes - 5 and 5.5 inches. Different colors and case materials will also be available, namely: black and white leather, plastic in gold or silver.
A 5.5-inch phablet came to visit us, and according to the test results, I can compare it with. ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 leaves a similar feeling - a device that fully pays for every penny invested and at the same time costs less than $150. In Ukraine, for example, the device is expected at a price of 3200 UAH at the start of sales, which is very, very cheap. This should be taken into account while reading the review.
Specifications
Design and ergonomics
ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 looks quite catchy in silver color. This color, like gold, can be advised to girls as soon as possible. The corners of the device are rounded. For its size, the smartphone lies well in the hand. Above the screen, in addition to the usual proximity and light sensors, there is led indicator notifications. Below the display are three touch buttons, made in the style of Android L. The appearance of the central button ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 remotely resembles Meizu smartphones. It remains visible even when the backlight is off. But you will learn about the existence of the “Back” and “Multitasking” buttons only by unlocking the device.
The layout of the ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 controls raises questions. I think it would make sense to swap them. The volume buttons and the power / lock button are easy to blindly grope and have a clear, short travel, but at the same time you have to constantly reach for the latter with your finger. Here, Sony's design approach would have been more rational, when the power button is placed in the middle of the side face, under the volume buttons.
From the pleasant - the back cover is made in the form of a bath, respectively, if desired, you can completely change the appearance and buttons of your companion. Under the cover is a pair of microSIM slots and a slot for cards microSD memory. The battery is non-removable and covered with a metal plate.
The build quality of the device is average. The lid sits securely, but flexes a bit under pressure in some places.
Screen
ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 boasts a 5.5″ IPS display with HD resolution (1280×720 pixels). The pixel density is 267 per inch, which is very good. As befits an IPS-matrix, the display pleases with good viewing angles and good behavior in the sun. But still, there is no need to build illusions, the screen is inferior in color reproduction quality to the same one, for example.
Automatic brightness control in our case is a strange thing, it seems to be there, but it seems to be not. It works only within small limits and for dramatic changes you will have to pull the slider manually. However, this moment can be attributed to the features of the test sample.
cameras
Despite the fact that ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is equipped with 5 and 2 Mp modules, a modification with an 8 Mp main camera and a 5 Mp front camera will be delivered to Ukraine.
The camera of the smartphone is very, very good (keep in mind the cost). Yes, it blurs the shots a little, yes, panoramic shots lack detail, but these are forgivable moments with a modest price tag. On the other hand, ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 boasts fairly fast focusing and good quality macro shots. It is better not to show the shots taken at night time to anyone, but the pictures taken indoors with a flash turn out to be very even nothing.
In terms of video, everything is pretty familiar. The limit is shooting Full HD movies at 30 frames per second.
Performance and stuffing
The filling of the smartphone is entirely consistent with the price tag and expectations from the device. Mathematical calculations are handled by the quad-core MediaTek MT6580M. The “cold” Cortex A7 cores operate at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The Mali-400 video accelerator is responsible for rendering graphics. RAM on board 1 GB, permanent - 8 GB expandable with microSD cards.
If we talk about the speed of applications, everything is at a quite decent level. Naturally, there are slight delays and frame drops, but in general, ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 does not allow itself to “think” much even when working with several applications at the same time.
For work, the device fits well, for toys - medium. The last aspect is well illustrated by the Antutu benchmark, in which the smartphone scores about 20,000 points. And this means that ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 will handle most of the games without problems, but it will either not cope with “heavy” ones, or will ask you to lower the display quality settings.
The smartphone remains cold under any load, whether it's a couple of hours of toys or watching a movie, which is good news.
Software and Shell
One of the merits of ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is the OS version - Android 5.1. The manufacturer did a little tricky with the “bare” operating system, adding both useful elements and doing frank nonsense. Useful points include add-ons for the lock screen, allowing you to customize the buttons quick start for important functions, a branded music player that can play music in folders.
I also liked the additional desktop called ONETOUCH STREAM, which shows the weather, current news feed and more important information a la simplified Google Now.
But frankly surprised by the huge sizes of colorful icons. On the one hand, they add personality pure android L, but on the other hand, they look like a kind of greeting from the past.
Speaking about the impressions of working with the device as a whole, I am very pleased with the speed that results from the interaction of a modest processor from MTK and Android of the fifth iteration with its performance optimizations that allow you to unleash the hardware to the fullest. With the release of Lollipop, it seems to me that many budget devices will receive a new life and will gradually cease to be associated among users with “sluggish hacks.”
Autonomy, sound, connection quality
The smartphone has one multimedia speaker, it is located close to the camera. The speaker is loud enough not to miss incoming or listen to music in the apartment.
There are no complaints about the quality of communication, the interlocutor is always heard well and clearly.
But the autonomy of ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 was very, very surprised. The smartphone lives quietly for about two days of active use, giving an average of six hours of screen.
conclusions
ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is a very solid device. Being in price segment up to $150, it pays off every penny invested in it. In contrast to small assembly flaws, camera features and not the most advanced filling, the device can oppose an attractive appearance with the possibility of customization, support for two SIM-cards, decent autonomy and android latest(bulk) version.
If we talk about competitors, old friends from the camps of Lenovo, Meizu (M2), Xiaomi ( Redmi note) and thoroughbred Chinese. If you pay a little extra, you can look to the side Sony Xperia E4, LG G3 Stylus. True, the latter look a little sluggish, at least due to an even more modest screen resolution.
Liked:
- nice look and build quality
- screen matrix
- support for two SIM cards and 3G networks
- almost clean firmware
- decent autonomy
- reasonable cost
Did not like:
- slightly squeaky lid
- detail of camera shots
- nuances of the branded shell
Prices in online stores
It is possible to display similar models if this one is not in the catalog for your region.
it official instruction for Alcatel One Touch POP 3 5025D in Russian, which is suitable for Android 5.1. If you have updated your Smartphone Alcatel to a more "fresh" version or "rolled back" to an earlier one, then you should try others detailed instructions operating instructions, which will be presented below. We also invite you to take a look at quick guide user in question-answer format.
Alcatel official site?
You've hit the nail on the head, as it contains all the information from Alcatel's official website, as well as a ton of other useful content.
Settings-> About phone:: Android Version(a few clicks on the item will launch the "Easter Egg") [Out of the box" version of Android OS - 5.1].
We continue to set up the smartphone
How to update drivers on Alcatel
You need to go to "Settings -> About phone -> Kernel version"
How to enable Russian keyboard layout
Go to the section "Settings-> Language and input-> Select language"
How to connect 4g or switch to 2G, 3G
"Settings-> More-> Mobile network-> Data transfer"
What to do if you turned on the child mode and forgot the password
Go to "Settings-> Language and keyboard-> section (keyboard and input methods)-> check the box next to "Google voice input"
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Settings-> Screen:: Auto-rotate screen (untick)
How to set a melody for an alarm clock?
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Settings-> Display-> Brightness-> right (increase); left (decrease); AUTO (automatic adjustment).
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Settings-> Battery-> Energy saving (tick)
Enable battery percentage display
Settings->Battery->Battery charge
How to transfer phone numbers from SIM card to phone memory? Import numbers from SIM card
- Go to the Contacts app
- Click on the "Options" button -> select "Import/Export"
- Choose from where you want to import contacts -> "Import from SIM card"
How to add a contact to the black list or block a phone number?
How to set up the Internet if the Internet does not work (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2, Life)
- You can contact the operator
- Or read the instructions for
How to set a ringtone for a subscriber so that each number has its own melody
Go to the "Contacts" application -> Select the desired contact -> click on it -> open the menu (3 vertical dots) -> Set ringtone
How to disable or enable key vibration feedback?
Go to Settings-> Language and input -> Android keyboard or Google keyboard -> Vibrate feedback of keys (uncheck or tick)
How to set a ringtone for an SMS message or change alert sounds?
Read the instructions for
How to find out what processor is on One Touch POP 3 5025D?
must see Specifications One Touch POP 3 5025D (link above). We know that in this modification of the device the chipset is MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz.
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Settings->For Developers->USB Debugging
If there is no item "For developers"?
Follow the instructions
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Settings-> Data transfer-> Mobile traffic.
Settings->More->Mobile network->3G/4G services (if the operator does not support, select only 2G)
How to change or add the input language on the keyboard?
Settings-> Language and input-> Android keyboard-> settings icon-> Input languages (checks the ones you need)
Battery capacity: 1800 mAh Talk time: 11 hours Standby time: 510 hours