Alcatel Pixie 4 from 5045. User interface and operating system

Alcatel is one of the famous brands that produces smartphones. Today we present to you an overview of the technical characteristics of the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5045D smartphone and a video review. In addition, you can get all the technical data about this smartphone model and find out the average price in stores if the model is still on sale and is not outdated.

Technical characteristics of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5045D

Video review of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5045D

Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5045D price is subject to availability. If the model is outdated and not for sale, then there is no price.

Average price for Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) 5045D in stores: 4990

Accelerometer(or G-sensor) - sensor of the device’s position 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 control various functions of the device by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope- a sensor that measures rotation angles relative to a fixed coordinate system. Capable of measuring rotation angles in several planes simultaneously. A gyroscope together with an accelerometer allows you to accurately determine the position of the device in space. Devices that use only accelerometers have lower measurement accuracy, especially when moving quickly. Also, the capabilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor- a sensor that sets the optimal brightness and contrast values ​​for a given light level. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
Proximity sensor- a sensor that detects when the device is close to your face during a call, turns off the backlight and locks the screen, preventing accidental clicks. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
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 magnetic poles of the Earth. The information received from the sensor is used in mapping programs for terrain orientation.
Atmospheric pressure sensor- sensor for precise measurement of atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system, allows you to determine altitude above sea level and speed up location determination.
Touch ID- fingerprint identification sensor.

Accelerometer/Approximation

Satellite navigation:

GPS(Global Positioning System - global positioning system) - a satellite navigation system that provides measurements of distance, time, speed and determines the location of objects anywhere on Earth. The system is developed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The basic principle of using the system is to determine location by measuring distances to an object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated by the delay time of signal propagation from sending it by the satellite to receiving it by the antenna of the GPS receiver.
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 designed for operational navigation and timing support for land, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that GLONASS satellites in their orbital motion do not have resonance (synchrony) with the rotation of the Earth, which provides them with greater stability.

The entry-level smartphone Alcatel 5045D PIXI 4 will interest those who are looking for an inexpensive and at the same time reliable, functional device for communication and entertainment. This model is equipped with a 5-inch display with a resolution of 854x480 pixels, a quad-core MediaTek MT6580M processor with clock frequency 1 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. This makes it a universal device that is suitable not only for telephone conversations and surfing the Internet, but also for playing games or watching videos.

Dual SIM slot

This device allows you to use two telephone numbers. The owner can choose the optimal tariffs for calls and Internet access or draw a clear line between business and personal conversations by dividing contacts into two groups.

Photo for memory

The smartphone has two cameras:

• rear – with an 8-megapixel matrix, complemented by autofocus and flash
• front - with a 5-megapixel matrix.

With their help, you can take bright, clear pictures and selfies, as well as record videos. The front camera comes in handy if you need to make a video call.

Unfortunately, the product is not currently available for purchase. You will be able to buy the “Alcatel 5045D PIXI 4 8Gb White smartphone” in Moscow upon arrival. Sign up for an alert and we'll let you know the price when it's back in stock.

The line of affordable Alcatel PIXI smartphones has been replenished with new models. Alcatel PIXI 4 received two variations with 5" and 6" screens. Today we will look at a five-inch gadget and find out whether the PIXI line has reached a new level or not.

Specifications

• Screen: 5", TFT-TN, 16 million colors, 854×480 pixels; capacitive;
• Operating system: Android 6.0 Marshmallow;
• Processor: MediaTek MT6735M, Cortex-A53, 4 x 1 GHz;
• GPU: Mali-T720;
• RAM: 1 GB;
• Built-in memory: 8 GB, support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB;
• Cameras: Main 8 MP – flash, digital. zoom, fixed focus,
  front 5 MP – flash, digital. zoom, fixed focus;
• Video recording: main camera: 1280 x 720, 30 fps, EIS,
  front camera: 640 x 480, EIS;
• Battery: Li-Ion 2000 mAh;
• Dimensions: 151 x 72.5 x 9.5 mm;
• Weight: 169 g;
• SIM slots: 2 microSIM/microSIM Dual-Standby;
• Communication: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900,
  UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100,
  FDD LTE B1/3/7/8/20/28A,
  EDGE HSPA+: Down - 42 Mbit/s, Up – 11 Mbit/s,
  4G LTE Cat 4:Down - 150 Mbit/s, Up – 50 Mbit/s,
  GPRS, EDGE,
  WIFI: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz,
  Bluetooth 4.0, GPS;
• Sensors: proximity, accelerometer.
• Available colors: white, dark gray, silver, blue, orange.

Equipment

On the front side there is an image of the smartphone, the company logo and the model name.

Legal information about the trademark is printed on the left side in different languages.

The opposite side lists the main technical specifications gadget and shows Polaroid-type photographs demonstrating the presence of this mode on the phone (more about it in the “Camera” section).

On the small edges the Alcatel logo is minimalistically “flaunted” and brief information about the device: model code, IMEI, supported communication standards, etc.

Inside the box, in addition to the device itself, there are: a 5V 550mA power adapter, a 1m long micro-USB cable for connecting to a PC, a “Getting Started” leaflet, a booklet with information about safety measures and warranty conditions, a warranty card and in-ear headphones.

Appearance

The material from which the smartphone body and back panel are made is plastic.

The front side is also covered with plastic. Above the screen there is a flash, earpiece, front camera and notification light.

At the bottom there are touch buttons “back”, “home”, “menu”. The response is fast, but they are not highlighted.

The back cover, as mentioned earlier, is made of plastic and has holes for the camera and flash. It opens very difficult and with a characteristic crack, which creates the feeling that it is about to break.

Under the rear panel there is a 2000 mAh battery, two microSIM slots and a microSD memory card slot. A design feature is that the slot for the second SIM card and for the memory card are independent, while in order to insert or remove a SIM card from the first slot, you need to remove the battery.

On the top edge of the smartphone there is a 3.5 mm jack and a microphone.

On the right side there are physical power and volume buttons, and the power key is located higher, which makes it extremely inconvenient to use.

At the bottom there is a micro-USB connector and a second microphone.

Accordingly, there is nothing on the left side of the device.

The small screen diagonal, in terms of modern trends, the average thickness of the gadget and the slight roundness of the back cover make the PIXI 4 comfortable to hold in your hand during use.

Display

Alcatel PIXI 4 is equipped with a 5-inch TFT-TN display with the ability to display 16 million colors. Color rendering is satisfactory. This is explained by the type of matrix, which slightly “darkens” the colors.
Screen brightness is low. It is almost impossible to use the phone outdoors. “Adding fuel to the fire” is the plastic coating, which not only glares wildly even indoors, but also significantly narrows viewing angles, distorting colors and weakening brightness. In addition, the plastic is pressed when pressed a little harder than usual, leaving specific spots on the matrix.
No oleophobic coating

Multitouch - the maximum number of recognized touches is 2.

Iron

The smartphone runs on a processor with a 64-bit MediaTek MT6735M structure, four ARM Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 1 GHz. The main differences from the MT6735 are a lower clock frequency, resulting in the ability to “curb” displays with a maximum resolution of 720p, but also more economical power consumption.

The games show all the typical performance flaws: the image is unclear, the textures have a “staircase”. Some applications experience stuttering for a few seconds after loading.

The amount of RAM is 1 GB - the minimum for the basic functions of the gadget. In everyday use, the average load is 65-70%

An interesting situation has arisen with internal memory. Of the declared 8 GB, 4.23 GB are available according to the “Device Memory” section in the phone settings, or 3.6 GB according to the manufacturer’s official website. In fact, the user will encounter a shortage after installing the main set of applications. If desired (which will definitely arise), the memory can be expanded using a microSD card up to 32 GB.

The sensor responsible for rotating the screen is very sensitive, which is why the image on the display rotates at the slightest vibration, even when the smartphone lies motionless on the table.

Software

Alcatel PIXI 4 runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow mobile operating system. Some nice additions from the manufacturer include a quick access panel on the lock screen and the ability to zoom in on images in the gallery and the camera frame with one finger. The main menu sorts apps alphabetically and there doesn't seem to be any way to change this.

Sound

In the presented gadget, the main speaker is constantly directed towards the user, since it is placed in the place of the earpiece speaker and is such. The design is made with fine perforation, as a result of which the sound hardly “breaks through”. This explains the rather low maximum volume of noise emitted - 66.7 dB.

The smartphone comes with headphones, the quality of which does not imply long and intensive use.

Connection

Considering that the earpiece is the main one, the call quality is at a decent level. The interlocutor can be heard well even in a noisy environment, and he, in turn, can also hear well - noise reduction works.
I'm glad that there is a 4G module and that it works. The signal quality depends on the LTE coverage area of ​​the telecom operator.
The Wi-Fi module receives the signal well, without interruptions.

The GPS module installed in the smartphone cannot be called strong: in 18 seconds of the test, only 12 satellites came into view, 9 of which were directly used.

Battery

The phone is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh. When tested with a new battery test from Treshbox, the gadget lasted only 6 hours 36 minutes with Wi-Fi turned on, brightness level 50% and with one SIM card installed.

Camera

The main camera takes photos with a resolution of up to 8 megapixels. There is a single-tone flash, but there is no autofocus.

There is HDR technology, white balance and ISO adjustment, flicker reduction, face recognition, automatic shutter release when a smile is detected, etc. Available modes: Normal, Panorama, QR Scanner, Polaroid, Auto Retouch.

The Polaroid mode is a set of functions for processing photos: dividing the photo into 2 or 4 parts, 17 filters and 14 frames to choose from, as well as the ability to add text, geotags and dates under the photo.

The main camera shoots video in HD 720p 30 fps, with electronic image stabilization. File type: 3gp

The front camera shoots video with a frame size of 640x480, also with stabilization, also 3gp.

Results and conclusions

In terms of functionality, Alcatel PIXI 4 is not very different from older phones with a rotary dialer. There are essentially only two differences, the first of which is mobility, wireless communication, and the second is some kind of camera, and it is understood that it will not be used often. The inconvenient location of the control buttons on the side, the mediocre quality of the screen and the catastrophic lack of memory spoil the overall impression of this unit. Regarding the cost of the smartphone, if you buy it on sale from Beeline for 3990 rubles, then in this case the shortcomings described in the review do not hurt the user’s pride so much, because For that kind of money, there are few places where you will find a working, well-assembled device, also with LTE. In addition, the color palette of the rear panel is quite diverse. But the price is 7500 rubles. for a “pure” PIXI 4 it can produce the exact opposite effect to the one described above.

Pros:

• Big screen
• LTE support
• Price (subject to special conditions)
• Front camera with flash
• Polaroid mode

• Lack of autofocus even on the main camera
• Quiet main speaker combined with conversational speaker
• Mediocre image quality of both cameras
• Inconvenient location of the power button
• Screen quality leaves much to be desired
• Very little internal memory
• Weak battery

Today we have at our disposal the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) smartphone. This device is one of the cheapest on the Russian market with LTE support. We found out how convenient and practical the device turned out to be during a long user test.

With the growth of 4G coverage in different regions of Russia, subscribers are increasingly looking at devices that support high-speed mobile Internet. For obvious reasons, models with low prices attract more attention. It was all the more interesting to get an Alcatel Pixi 4 smartphone with a 5-inch screen for testing, which at a low cost promises rich functionality, adequate performance and mobile Internet at speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s. How he pleased and upset us, read on.

Technical characteristics of Alcatel Pixi 4

Delivery package and first impressions

Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) comes in a thick cardboard box white. The packaging contains an image of the smartphone, its name, as well as the main parameters.

In addition to the smartphone itself, the box contains a USB - microUSB synchronization and charging cable, an electrical adapter, a wired headset, instructions and a warranty card.

Taking it out of the package, you notice that the device is quite heavy - 169 grams. At the same time, the dimensions are quite typical for devices with a 5-inch screen - 140.7 x 72.5 x 9.5 mm.

Despite the fact that the device fits in the palm of your hand, it is difficult to reach the edges of the display with one hand. You have to use a second hand or intercept. At the same time, the device can be carried in the pocket of trousers, jeans, jacket or shirt. The only thing is that at first you feel quite a lot of weight of the tube, but over time you get used to it.

Design and appearance

The appearance of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) is ordinary. An ordinary rectangular block with rounded corners, made of hard plastic. The plastic on the sides and back is matte, the front part is glossy. Fingerprints, dust and other traces instantly appear on the gloss. As for the stability of the plastic that covers the screen, abrasions and light scratches appear after 5-6 days.

The build of the device is surprisingly good. The back cover is attached tightly. There are no cracks, no crunching or creaking noises have appeared in two weeks. On sale you can find five color options for the case: completely black, black with a blue back cover, black with a silver cover, black with an orange cover and completely white. On my test I had a completely even option.

Now what and where is this device located. On the front you can see a 5-inch screen covered with transparent plastic. There is no oleophobic coating, as I noted above. Well, to combat fingerprints, any available means are suitable - napkins, scarves, etc.

Above the screen there is a speaker for telephone conversations and also for external calls and sounds. Its volume is enough to communicate in a noisy room or on the road. On the right top corner There is a front camera as well as a dot LED. On the left is a flash for selfies. It is automatically activated when working with the front camera.

Below the screen there are three standard buttons for controlling the menu and operating system of the device. They are not backlit, which makes working in the dark difficult.

The power and screen lock button, as well as the screen adjustment key, are located on the right side of the smartphone. At the top you can see a microphone, as well as a hole for connecting a wired headset. On the bottom right side there is a microphone and a microUSB connector.

On the back side you can see an 8 megapixel camera lens without autofocus, but with an LED flash.

The battery cover is securely attached. In order to remove it, there is a recess in the lower right corner. Under the cover you can see a lithium-ion battery, two slots for microSIM-sized SIM cards, as well as a slot for microSD memory cards.

Screen. Graphics capabilities

Cheap smartphones try to save on everything. In the case of Alcatel Pixi 4, the “victim” of savings was the screen. A TFT-TN matrix with a diagonal of 5 inches, a resolution of 480x854 (196 ppi) is installed here; upon careful examination, individual pixels are visible. What’s most interesting is that this does not prevent the picture from looking quite vibrant and bright. Yes, the viewing angles here are not high, the display fades and glares a lot in the sun, but the colors are decent.

Another plus of such a budget screen is that it consumes a small amount of energy, which has a positive effect on time battery life.

The sensitivity of the display is sufficient for comfortable work. Recognition of two clicks is supported at the same time.

Hardware platform: processor, memory, performance

Alcatel Pixi 4 (5) is equipped with a MediaTek MT6735M chip with a quad-core processor: 4 cores of 1.0 GHz. Graphics subsystem - Mali-T720M. RAM 1 GB, built-in flash memory - 8 GB. 4 GB is available to the user. MicroSD memory cards up to 32 GB are supported.

Basic programs and the operating system interface work very quickly. Of course, not like in more expensive models, but applications launch within a couple of seconds. The response after pressing the screen is also comfortable. There is no lag. Games are much slower, as is the browser when there are 6-8 tabs open. If you launch any application at this time, it will also slow down for the first seconds. In general, the behavior of a budget chip and a small amount of RAM is normal.

To sum up the hardware, I would like to note that it is sufficient for most users. For an undemanding user, the operating speed will be comfortable.

Communication capabilities

Alcatel Pixi 4 has two slots for micro SIM cards. The gadget has only one radio module, and if any activity appears on one of the cards, the second one will become temporarily unavailable - the classic implementation of a “dual SIM” smartphone.

It is assumed that with one of the cards the user will make calls, send messages and use 3G Internet (the slot does not support 4G), and with the other, everything will be the same, but with 4G support. It’s worth remembering this and not being surprised if, for one reason or another, the smartphone does not see the LTE network. By the way, the slot with 4G support is “locked” for Beeline, the second one is without restrictions. In order to remove the SIM-lock, you need to visit the Beeline salon and write an application. The unlock code is usually sent within a few days.

Working with SIM cards is implemented in the simplest way: after installing both SIM cards in the device, the smartphone will offer to assign which one to call, send messages and access the Internet with. To change the assignment of slots, cards do not need to be swapped - this can be done directly from the phone menu.

The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G/3G and 4G on Russian frequencies, reliably receives the signal and does not lose it for no apparent reason. The device supports the LTE Cat standard. 4 with a maximum theoretical data reception speed of 150 Mbit/s, upload speed - 50 Mbit/s. During test measurements, Alcatel Pixi 4 on the Beeline network in Yekaterinburg showed speeds of 35 Mbit/s.

Talking on the phone is not always comfortable. The speaker has a small volume reserve. In noisy places it is quite difficult to understand the words of the interlocutor even at maximum volume.

The device can work with all modern wireless networks. Among them are Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.5 GHz), Bluetooth version 4.0. All modules work quickly and without failures.

The smartphone supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. There is a USB 2.0 connector.

Among the additional communication tools, it is worth noting GPS, A-GPS (standard Google Maps cartography is built into the smartphone). The navigation error radius during testing was about 3 meters, which is very little. The gadget copes well with the role of a navigator. True, it does not work for long - about 2.5 hours in navigation mode

Duration of work

The smartphone has a 2000 mAh lithium-ion battery. Under testing conditions, with a number of calls of 35-40 minutes per day, browsing the Internet for about 2 hours via 4G, listening to an mp3 player through a headset for about 2 hours a day, the device worked for 27 hours. When watching video, the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) worked for 5 hours, in navigator mode - 2 hours 35 minutes. As a result, the device has to be charged every day. If you use the smartphone in a less intensive mode, it will work for 2 days.

In terms of autonomy, the device is no different from the vast majority of cheap Android smartphones.

The included charger charges the battery in about 4.5 hours. The reason for this is the current of 550 mA. If you use charger with a current of 1 A, the charging speed is reduced by almost half. This is worth remembering.

User Interface and Operating System

Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. Some nice additions from the manufacturer include a quick access panel on the lock screen and the ability to zoom in on images in the gallery and the camera frame with one finger. The main menu sorts apps alphabetically and there doesn't seem to be any way to change this.

Among the preinstalled applications there are standard applications for the manufacturer: free messengers Viber, WhatsApp, Evernote, ES Explorer, Opera browser, Shazam, Facebook, Instagram, Skype, Twitter, Clean Master. There are a couple of games.

Camera. Photo and video capabilities

The photo capabilities of the Alcatel Pixi 4 are quite poor. The main camera is 8 megapixels without autofocus, there is a flash. The interface for working with the camera is standard for Android 6. The settings include HDR technology, white balance and ISO, flicker reduction, face recognition, automatic shutter release when a smile is detected, etc. Available modes: Normal, Panorama, QR Scanner, Polaroid, Auto Retouch.

In bright light the picture is more or less adequate. But as photographing conditions worsen, “grain”, blurriness, and inadequate colors begin to appear in the image.

The main camera shoots video in HD 720p 30 fps, with electronic image stabilization. Files are written in 3gp format. The recording quality is much below average.

On the front of the smartphone there is a 5 megapixel front camera. It also doesn't have autofocus. Shoots in all modes, except panorama and QR scanner, and also records video with a resolution of 640x480, also with stabilization. The camera is suitable for video calls, but for the rest it is unlikely.

Results

The main advantage of Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) is 4G support. Mobile Internet works quickly and efficiently. Otherwise, the device is a typical representative of the budget class.

You can note the large 5-inch screen. But the trouble is that in the sun the information on it is practically indistinguishable. Battery life is average or slightly below average. It seemed strange that the original charger charges the smartphone battery in only 4.5 hours. Alternative memory devices can do this twice as fast.

The disadvantages include the lack of computing power when running high-performance mobile games, and the main camera, which is frankly modest in quality, and does not have autofocus. I wasn't pleased with the speaker either. In noisy places, the caller's voice is difficult to understand.

If you need a simple and affordable smartphone with LTE, then the Alcatel Pixi 4 (5045D) may well meet your expectations. It can easily be turned into a Wi-Fi hotspot, as well as access the Internet and view light multimedia content. If you're looking for an affordable device with advanced phone features, a good camera, and great battery life, the Alcatel Pixi 4 isn't the best option.

Advantages

LTE support

High quality build

Dual SIM support

Flaws

Quiet speaker

The screen goes blind in the sun

Both cameras do not have autofocus

Not suitable for serious games, not enough processing power