Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• Charger with USB cable
• Wired stereo header
• Instruction

Positioning

Alcatel always tried to present the models for those who are reasonable to choose a phone - that is, not ready to overpay for a loud name, but requires good case materials, performance and standard features. Not the cheapest devices, but optimal price / quality ratio. Therefore, representing the IDOL line, in the company gradually expanded it from IDOL ULTRA to a very trusted IDOL X (actually analog S4 according to characteristics, but not at cost), and also presented a simplified version of the device - IDOL MINI.. Manufacturers are generally quite typical copying of titles and techniques spied by each other, so, the MINI prefix settled with respect to many apparatuses on the market, from various vendors.

In my opinion, the IDOL MINI in its price segment is an undoubted advantage - this is the quality of the case materials, it looks much more expensive than it really is. It can be safely compared with models that are twice as expensive. And this is the most important point that will sell this phone.

For those who are looking for a small smartphone for calls, games and applications, which is well lying in the hand, it is quite a bit, this device offers everything that you can think about. A balanced solution that fit in hand and causing exactly it. The model must be touched in real life to understand its charm.

It is perfect for girls, as well as young people - those who actually belong to their spent. For schoolchildren, the model will also be good, but you can say exactly that its capabilities may be even excessive. Although today you can often meet first-graders from the iPhone, here at each school your fashion and the choice of parents for their children. In a word, speaking about IDOL MINI, it is necessary to mean that it is basically a youth device - a bright, balanced, reasonable in value.

Design, dimensions, control elements

First you need to deal with the versions of the device, since there are several of them. In option 6012X, this is a single-sample machine with a microSD slot, the volume of the built-in memory of 4 GB. In 6012D already two SIM cards, 8 GB of internal memory and no slot for microSD. It is possible that the presence of two SIM cards is seen as an advantage, but with one radio module it is not so important. For me, the presence of memory cards.

Phone size - 127x62x8 mm, weight - 96 grams. Slim case, well falls in hand. The backrest of soft plastic apparatus, and the three color solutions are available - black with a silver back, black with a pink back, black with a dark blue back.

The body is monolithic, as a result, change the battery cannot be changed. On the right side is a slot for the SIM card number one, it has a Microsim form factor, as, however, and the second one. Unlike senior models, covers are not made of alloy, they are plastic, attached to the body.

Comparison with Alcatel Idol s

Comparison with Alcatel Idol X

Comparison with samsung Galaxy Ace. 3

On the left side there is a paired volume adjustment key. The lower end occupies a microUSB connector, but at the top we see 3.5 headset connector, as well as the on / off button.

On the front surface above the screen is the illumination sensor, immediately the approximation indicator. No mechanical buttons, as on previous devices, these are three touch keys. For those who used the last years by Samsung devices, it will be unusual that the return key is put left, that is, the location is mirror.

On the rear surface is the 5-megapixel camera lens, right there - the LED flash, which can be used as a flashlight. Also below can see the dynamics hole.

Separately, I want to dwell on the fact that the materials that engineers used for this apparatus deserve a separate reminder. This plastic S. high levels Wear-resistance, in Alcatel it adores him - the phones retain their kind for quite a long time.

Display

The phone has 4.3 inch IPS-matrix with a resolution of 480x854 points, which is typically for many models of this price range. But, as a rule, the quality of such screens is much worse, they are inferior in brightness, color reproduction.

There is a light sensor that can adjust the backlight automatically.

In the sun, the screen fades, but not much, remains readable. The type of screen is capacitive, supported up to 5 simultaneous presses.

In general, the screen quality is excellent for its price segment, no complaints.

Battery

The battery is fixed, lithium polymer (Li-POL), capacity - 1700 mAh. According to the manufacturer's application, in the conversation mode, the device operates on average 12 hours in 3G and 20 hours in 2G, and in standby mode - up to 540 hours, respectively (2G). Music playback time - 36 hours.

With the usual use of the apparatus (time of conversations, two hours of music, about an hour social networks, a few photos) it is enough for a light day. At a smaller load - for a day. In the most severe script, it will work with two SIM cards to 5-6 pm. Full battery charging time - 2 hours (up to 90 percent - 1 hour 30 minutes).

Memory and memory card

Smartphone equipped 512 MB random access memoryOn average, about 300 MB is free after the device is loaded. For storage in a single-sample version, 4 GB is allocated, but about 2 GB are available (in a two-minute 8 GB of total, 5.6 GB is available). In one-way model there is a slot under the map microSd memory. Maximum volume - 32 GB.

Performance

Here is a MEDIATEK MT6572 chipset, a dual-core processor, 1.3 GHz,. Mali MP400 stands as a graphics accelerator.

On the smartphone you can run almost any complex toys or applications.

Information from various applications and performance tests:

Camera

The camera interface has been processed in favor of simplification, you can turn on the HDR mode, get a panorama, turn off the flash, but only. You can photograph by clicking on the screen, at the point of pressing the focus occurs, then the machine takes the picture. The maximum resolution of the picture is 5 megapixels.

Video recording is supported in 720p resolution, up to 30 frames per second.

The final conclusion on the camera is typical for budgetary apparatus, not enough stars from the sky. Many of the manufacturers of the second echelon offer high-quality 8 megapixel modules that are removed very well, everything is quite simple and everyday.

Communication capabilities

The phones are working in 2G cellular networks (GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (900/2100 MHz). In stock Bluetooth version 4.0 for file transfer and speech. There is a wireless communication Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / n. The devices naturally can be involved as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot) or modem. USB 2.0 (High-Speed) is used to transfer files and synchronize data. There is not too popular WiFi Display feature when you can transmit a signal from the phone to another device via Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi Direct feature is traditionally present.

Software Features - Android 4.2.2

Alcatel first presents its software shell to Alcatel for the first time, which may be perceived by many ambiguous, as often people prefer "naked" Android and are quite satisfied with its capabilities. This device is completely similar to Idol X from the point of view of software and add-ons over Android.

Without unlocking the apparatus, you can see the weather forecast for the current day, pulling down, see the forecast for three days. Icons are pretty cute. The screen is in the right, there will be a calendar and a list of cases for the current day (enter cases or see another day will not be released). You can also see the status line, it is also available during the locked screen if there is no security key or digital code.

The cardinal difference between the Alcatel approach from other shells is that they decided to give up a separate menu for all applications. On the main screen are weather widget, several icons. This is the point of reference. Leafing the screens left, and here there will be widgets that you set. We go to the right, and it will be icons of programs, also some programs are already removed in the folder, it made the manufacturer. You get used to such an organization instantly, it is logical in something and accurately has the right to life.

The settings menu appeared their settings, for example, the super-circuit mode for the battery. The menu appears itself also recycled in white tones, which is quite nice. In our video, I'm talking about most applications that are in the device, and what has changed compared to previous modelsI do not want to repeat.

Further one could stay on each program, describe it, but I do not see much sense in this, this is a smartphone, and this software is usually known or I touched it in the video. Therefore, see screenshots below.

Another part I want to describe separately, these are multimedia features. The device has support for non-converted video, but the chipset is poorly pulling 1080p, often there is no sound, there is no sound or it is not at all. From the point of view of musical formats, there is support for FLAC in addition to the usual MP3 and a number of others.

A good screen, but the shortcomings of the chipset do not give the opportunity to watch any files, in this aspect of Galaxy S4 mini are more omitous and digested a greater number of formats and files. On the other hand, all the same, these are models of different price ranges.

Impression

From the point of view of the quality of communication there are no complaints to the device, the volume of the call is excellent, it is heard even from the bag. The vibrating alert due to the thickness of the housing is felt unusually, they often do not notice it. There are no complaints about the quality of transmission speech.

The price for a version with one SIM card is about 6,000 rubles, with two - about 7,000 rubles. It looks like a sufficiently sensitive offer, as in this price segment, let there be similar models, but their appearance, the materials of the hull look much worse, inferior IDOL MINI.

I really liked this device for many reasons - he is smart for his class, despite the small amount of memory, quite thought out, it is convenient to use it. A certain solution for those who want to get a smartphone out of the box and start using it, without thinking about the additional options that are, but to which they usually do not get.

"Is Idol Mini look like on his older" brother "IDOL X?" - you ask. I will answer: "Yes, but not in everything." And then it is not even in the sizes of the case. The manufacturer looked radically in a different way to the "baby", leaving him from the flagship "X" only a similar amount and location of the functional elements. However, some changes were seen in this regard. But about this next!

At first glance at the IDOL mini, my attention attracted the back panel. The manufacturer so successfully applied plastic in it, simulating the metal, which can only be tactile to feel, with which material it is dealing with.

Streetness The design of the smartphone give the front panel with a protective glass, as well as decorated under the metal of the power buttons and adjust the volume, the slot of the conversational dynamics and the bezel of the head of the main chamber.

That certainly will not remain not seen in the appearance of IDOL MINI, this is its compact size. Due to them, the device looks very neat. Moreover, with such dimensions (127.1x62x7.9 mm, the weight is 96 grams) to control them with their fingers, the hand will be conveniently every one, regardless of the size of the palms.

The body is assembled very well, all elements fit tightly - does not creak anything, does not "crunches" and not letoth.

The smartphone is available in three colors - black, silver, and for representatives of the weaker sex is provided for another pink option.

Ergonomics of functional elements

The right side line is given under the slots for Micro-SIM cards and, and the left on the volume of the volume adjustment.

At the top of the top there is a 3.5 mm audio jack and the power button, and on the lower microphone and the Micro- connector.

The rear panel "divided" among themselves the speaker loud communication In the lower right corner, the inscription "OneTouch" in the center, as well as the eyes of the main 5MP camera at the top.

I will note, as in all previously tested Alcatel smartphones, it protrudes a little over the case. On the right side of it there is a noise reduction microphone, and on the left LED flash.

On the front panel over a 4.3-inch display, there is a breakdown of a conversational dynamics, frontal-camera eyes, as well as sensors of approximation / lighting. Under the screen while turning on the smartphone and touching it, the touch control buttons are highlighted.

Brief specifications

Communication standard	850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 900/2100 MHz
Gabarits.	127.1x62x7.9 mm
Weight	96 g
Operating system	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

Display

4.3-inch IPS Idol MINI screen with a resolution of 480x854 points and color reproduction of 16 million shades, in my opinion, best Solutions Among the smartphones of this price segment.
The high-quality IPS matrix provided large viewing angles both vertically and horizontally. Her merit is also in bright and rich colors pictures playing on the screen. At the same time, in bright sunny weather, without a certain extinction of the displayed data on the display, it is still not to do.

From scratches and other kind of damage it protects the protective glass, which product is discussed, the manufacturer does not specify. In any case, his presence is already a big plus, besides, in practice, it confirmed its value. As, however, the oleophobic coating applied to it is significantly reduced by the number of fingerprints, which could be left with each interaction with the smartphone.

The display brightness can be adjusted both manually and automatically. The sensor recognizes up to 5 simultaneous presses, it is sensitive and responds to touch "smartly".

Equipment performance

"Driving Force" IDOL MINI - 2-core MediaTek MT6572 processor with clock frequency 1.3 GHz and MALI 400 graphics. The amount of RAM - 512 MB.

Works smartphone running operating system Android 4.2.2 "out of the box."

According to the results of the benchmarks, he turned out to be quite a decent "middle journal" in terms of performance.

In practice, he did not have problems playing video and not very demanding games. But in the case of the first one will need to get
MicroSD card, since to download the video 4 GB of the claimed internal memory, from which the user is only available only about 2 GB, it is clearly not enough. Maximum volume external drive 32 GB.

But in the Dual-SIM version of the user memory smartphone twice as 8 GB. But it is not possible to expand it. "RAM" as much as in a single model model.

Wireless modules

IDOL MINI "has" wireless communications such as 802.11 b / g / n with access point function, wi-Fi technology Direct, as well as 4.0, with function, VPN.

Autonomy

Capacity of the battery of the smartphone - 1700 mAh. This is what the cost statistics of 100% battery charge says: video playback - 2 hours, listening to audio - 3.5 hours plus 3 hours of surfing on the network.

And this is given the fact that on the test I arrived although well refined, but sample, not a commercial version of the tube.

It is possible to reduce power consumption using the stipulated power saving mode.

Camera

IDOL MINI has two cameras. The main module has a resolution of 5MM, and the frontal is 0.3mp.

Despite the lack of a special button quickly launch Cameras on the smartphone housing, you can activate it quickly quickly from the lock screen.

The quality of the pictures of the displayed front for comfortable communication was quite enough.

The quality of the photo made by the main camera, complemented by autofocus and LED-flash, frankly speaking, delight did not cause. Although in the conditions of good lighting and applying the settings provided for photographing, although they were a little bit, I managed to make enough good frames.

Test photos

Video is written in maximum resolution 720p. In addition to choosing the quality of shooting and turning on / off the flash in recording mode, the camera settings is not provided. With this poor Arsenal, the roller, shot even in the dark, in my opinion, came out worthy for a module for 5MP. Of course, it was not without noise, and also clearly visible how the picture was twitching in the case of autofocus.

Test video

Dynamics

Dynamics Two - conversational and speakerphone.
Communication even in a noisy street near the road provided me with a completely comfortable communication with the interlocutor at the other end of the tube.

Although the smartphone and "mini", but in terms of the power of the speaker speaker, it, as they say, can "give heat", many more devices. It is especially pleasant that even at the maximum volume of volume, it does not make unpleasant ear, extraneous noises.

But its location is difficult to call too successful, but get used to it, so as not to close your hand, quite real.

Good sound reproducible through headphones.

Software

IDOL MINI "FROM BOX" is running operating android systems 4.2.2. Software is similar to that previously considered in. Therefore, only visual illustrations.

Unlock screen opens fast access to the camera application, and the phone application.

You can control some functions of the smartphone using gestures. So, for example, to switch the music track, it is enough to shake the device, turn off the sound of the incoming call, you can turn the device.

conclusions

As a result, I will say that the smartphone Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini as the mini-version of the Idol X flagship turned out to be very interesting. He is attractive in addition to his compact sizes A pretty design, bright IPS display with good viewing angles, high-quality speakers and good on its cost at 1399 UAH camera capabilities.

I remember the device with good autonomy indicators, and as for its performance, it is not indicative, but at the same time the price tag of the device fully justifies.

pros

Compact sizes
- IPS Display with good viewing angles
- Good speakers
- good performance for your price segment
- Android 4.2.2 "out of the box"
- the ability to control movements
- Not bad autonomy indicators
- adequate price

Minuses

Not quite convenient location of speaker speaker holy

Approximate value:1399 UAH
The product is provided by the TCT Mobile EUROPE S.A.S.
Alena Lazauskas

Introducing the younger versions of flagship models of smartphones has long been a good tone rate among most representatives mobile Industry. Samsung, HTC and even Apple come to mind first to mind, with their sometimes manic attitude towards positioning their own products on the market. The list can be continued, but the essence will remain unchanged - the release of a reduced copy of the flagship gadget, it is nothing but a signal for buyers: "Look, we offer an advanced product with many advantages, but for less money!". Such a step allows you to attract a greater number of potential buyers and cover new market segments. But the main thing is that eventually attracted users who wish to go on new levelPerhaps pay attention to more expensive branded products.

In our case, we are talking about TCL Communication. This Chinese industrial giant, after full redemption in 2005 mobile business The famous French manufacturer Alcatel-Lucent, began to confidently conquer the European mobile market. Using the experience of their direct competitors, and clearly following the current conjuncture, already at the end of 2013, following its first flagship model Alcatel OneTouch Idol, the market was successfully represented by its junior copy - a compact, aged one-style -.

How good got the product? What compromises I had to go engineers, creating a reduced version? Is it worth saving and how does this affect the quality and performance? We have to answer all these and other questions in the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini review.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Tcl Communication
	Alcatel OneTouch Idol MINI (6012D)
Type, Form Factor	Smartphone, Monoblock
Communication standards		850/900/1800 / 1900 MHz
		900/2100 MHz
High-speed data transmission	GPRS (32-48 Kbps), EDGE (236 Kbps), HSDPA (up to 42.2 Mbps), HSUPA (up to 5.76 Mbps)
SIM Card Type
CPU	MediaTek MT6572: 2 kernels (ARM Cortex-A7), up to 1.3 GHz, L2 cache - 256 KB, TEhProcess 28 nm
Graphic adapter	ARM MALI-400 MP1: up to 500 MHz, Support OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1
	4,3, 854 x 480 Points (228 ppi), IPS, touch (Capacitive), Multi-Touch up to 5 touch, protective glass, oleophobic coating
RAM
	4 GB (one SIM-card 6012x), 8 GB (two SIM cards 6012D)
Card reader	microSD up to 32 GB (only in version 6012x)
	1 or 2 x Micro-SIM 1 x MINI-JACK audio jack 3.5 mm
Multimedia
	Microphone
	Additionally		Broadband Sound (HD Voice)
	Basic		5 MP, support for HDR, aperture F / 2.8, autofocus, definition of persons, single LED flash, video recording in 720p 30 to / s
	Frontal		0.3 Mp, aperture F / 3.0, recording video in 480p 30 to / s format
Communication capabilities			802.11 b / g / n (2.4 GHz) (Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi HotSpot)
	Navigation
	Accelerometer, gyroscope, approximation sensor, light sensor, digital compass
Battery	Lithium-ion, non-removable: 1700 mA ∙ h
Charger	Input: 100 ~ 240 VC. eg at 50/60 Hz Exit: 5 V post. eg, 1.3 a
	127.1 x 62 x 7.9 mm
	Gray, silver, pink
Operating system	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean + Brand Shell
Official guarantee	12 months
Products webpage

Supply and equipment

For Testing, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini smartphone has got into the form of an engineering sample, so you do not have to talk about the quality of filling the supply kit and possible accessories. But if you contact the manufacturer's website, you can find out the following useful information. On sale on stores stores in a box with a smartphone should be:

• charger;
• USB cable;
• wired headset;
• quick Start Guide.

As we can see, no excesses, everything is rather standard. This is quite natural, if we consider to which price segment this model belongs.

Appearance, location of elements

Externally, Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini looks pretty nice. The smartphone is a classic monoblock and has a rectangular shape with a slightly rounded edges.

The housing is created in an unbearable form, and it can be divided into two parts: the front side with the display and the rear cover, which includes the sidewalls. The front side is fully made in black. There are no emblems, titles and other tinsel. This gives rigor design and looks pretty beautiful. The display is securely hidden under protective glass, which is framed by thin and elegant glossy edging, slightly lifted above the screen.

The top is the grid of the conversational speaker and the lens of the front camera. The event indicator is detected near them, and approximation and light sensors are present.

There are three touch buttons under the display: "Menu", "Home" and "Back". With a locked screen, they are not visible, but "wake up" only after the start of use. They use a white low brightness backlight that does not annoy and distracts when working in the dark.

A oleophobic coating is applied to the screen models of the smartphone on the screen, but it has not been detected in our engineering sample. Therefore, the display was quite dirty, and it often had to wipe.

On the top face of the device are: the power button and 3.5 mm audio jack under the headset. It is worth noting that the button mentioned above is located in the right place and allows you to operate the power process, holding a smartphone with one hand.

On the left side face there is a lumberjack.

On the right, under dense plugs on the rubber band, there are two slots under the SIM card.

On the bottom face of the smartphone, the micro-usb port and the microphone hole were found.

The back of the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini housing is made of high-quality plastic. It has a texture of grinded metal and is very pleasant to the touch. Rear panel Painted in a complex semi-shy gray-blue color, the shade of which depends on the lighting. In terms of design, it phones quite well. It is also worth noting that the machine is sold in several variants of the rear panel coloring. We offer to choose from: gray, silver and pink colors. In our opinion, such a decision will have to taste not only to men, but also to representatives of the beautiful half.

At the very top of the back of the housing there is a lens of the main chamber framed by a chrome-plated metal rim. Nearby is a single-section LED flash and noise reduction microphone. In the center there is a part of the name of the smartphone model - "OneTouch". In the lower right corner, the dynamics lattice is visible, over which part of the brand name - "Alcatel" is applied.

However, in the process of testing, we have identified a very unpleasant moment. The design of the main chamber is superfluous, therefore its chrome rim is strongly susceptible to mechanical effects.

A good distinctive side of the smartphone is its low weight (96 g) and very modest dimensions (127.1 x 62 x 7.9 mm). Compared to the flagship Alcatel OneTouch Idol (size - 133 x 67.5 x 7.9 mm and the weight - 110 g), it allows you to easily keep the device in one hand, almost not feeling it. It also contributes to the size of the screen. As you know, the diagonal of 4.3 inches has long been recognized among producers with a certain reference option. So to speak, the correct compromise between the size and convenience, which is positively affected by the overall ergonomics when using the device.

Alcatel Onetouch Idol Mini is available in two versions. In the first case, this is a model with one SIM card and 4 GB of internal memory (6012x), in which there is support for MicroSD cards. In another - a version with two SIM cards and 8 GB of internal memory (6012D), but already without a memory card connector. The engineering sample was hit to us for testing, the distinctive side of which was only 4 GB of memory, despite the support of two SIM cards.

As for the quality of the assembly, it is at a pretty decent level. The housing has good stiffness, and nothing creaks in it. The only thing that disappeared a little is small gaps, especially between the front glass and its edging, where dust is stuffed with time.

If you bring intermediate results, we can say that Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini is quite convenient to use the device. Gadget has good designWhat is a classic genre, as well as good ergonomics. Yes, he cannot boast advanced stylistic solutions, but in general, the smartphone leaves pleasant impressions.

The Alcatel OneTouch IDOL MINI model is equipped with a 4.3-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 points. The density of pixels at the same time is 228 PPI, which is a good indicator that provides quite good image detail. Yes, if you look good, you can distinguish between individual pixels, but this state of affairs can be seen in all modes of the display. The only serious complaint on our part is the low clarity of fonts, which sometimes look a bit scaled.

But otherwise we have a good and high-quality IPS display. The matrices of this type are traditionally characterized by excellent viewing angles, high contrast and pleasant color reproduction. Our case did not exceed, although the color temperature goes towards cold shades. Separately, it is worth noting the backlight of the display. It has a good adjustment range and has a high brightness, which allows you to work even outdoors on a sunny day. But the minimum level is slightly higher than this requires comfortable work in the dark. No additional screen backlight settings.

The smartphone display unit is made using OGS technology, that is, there is no air layer between the glass and the screen. Thanks to this, the picture becomes more detailed, and the colors are bright. The absence of any obstacles between the finger and the display creates an effect that the image can really touch. But it will not be superfluous to warn potential buyers that when you fail such a screen or damage to the glass, the repair of the smartphone will cost much more expensive, since the entire display unit is subject to the replacement.

Built-in Multi-Touch technology sensor handles up to five simultaneous presses on the screen. The display is very sensitive and responds even on light touch, but there is no support for work in gloves.

It is worth noting a very good response time, which will not be completely superfluous in games. Despite the absence of a oleophobic coating in our test copy, the slip of the fingers on the protective glass is quite pleasant and does not cause discomfort. In general, there are no serious complaints about the display of the smartphone Alcatel OneTouch Idol MINI: everything is performed at a good level.

The device is equipped with a single multimedia speaker, which is located on the back of the apparatus. It is quite loud and provides quite good sound Almost all available range. Only when the sound level is approaching the maximum value, minor distortion is manifested in the sound stream.

This state of affairs allows you to use a smartphone for games, viewing rollers on the Internet, calls and notifications without applying additional devices. We recommend buying good headphones or external media system for real music lovers.

In Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini there is a built-in radio module, which allows you to listen to Ether FM radio stations operating in frequency range from 87.5 to 108 MHz. Traditionally, to turn on the radio, it is necessary to connect a headset that is used as an antenna.

There are no complaints about the conversational dynamics. He copes well with his direct responsibilities. The sound is good and moderately loud (if you consider the quality of the operator and the state of the phone of the interlocutor), which ensures a pleasant voice transmission.

Camera

There are no one for a long time for the presence of several digital cameras in the present smartphone. The ability to make beautiful pictures of a beautiful landscape on vacation or new-fashioned selfie in the bathroom - these are standard requirements for modern gadgets.

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol MINI is also equipped with two digital cameras - the main and frontal.

The main one has a 5-MP module with aperture F / 2.8. It is equipped with a single-section LED flash, autofocus and face recognition system, and can also take video with a resolution to 720p at a speed of 30 k / s. Truth, high quality Following video should not boast. Also, the camera can work in widescreen mode, but the resolution of the matrix is \u200b\u200breduced to 3.7 Mp.

The quality of the photos obtained is average, but if you dig in the settings and select the optimal lighting conditions, you can get enough good instances. In the remainder cases, really high-quality snapshots do not have to count on. Despite, it would seem that the matrix permission indicators seem to be, the image detail is at the average level. The camera is noticeably distorting the color reproduction, and the white balance strokes to go into cold shades. There is also not enough dynamic range, while the situation does not save the presence of HDR-shooting mode.

The only advantage of the Smartphone front camera is the fact that it is present in this device. Otherwise, this is weak 0.3-MP module with aperture F / 3.0, fixed focus and video recording capability in 480p format.

The software that is responsible for managing the work of the chambers is characterized by a good level of execution and an intuitive interface. The menu is performed in the same style as the entire brand shell of the operating system. It has a simple and concise design, as well as easy access to the settings, the location of which is remembered after the first use. Unfortunately, a small set of functions is available in the menu. But if you take into account the level of the device, then the situation, in our opinion, is fully justified.

Examples of photography

Examples of video shooting

An example of the daytime shooting from the Alcatel OneTouch Idol MINI smartphone in the resolution of 720p at the basic settings

User interface

Alcatel Onetouch Idol Mini comes on Alcatel OneTouch IDOL stores with the pre-installed Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system.

The familiar interface is already complemented by a slightly trimmed brand envelope, still not received your own name. Visually it looks very attractive, but the functionality is not much different from pure Android, except small number additional features. This includes the power saving mode of the device and support some gestures to work with incoming challenges, alarm clock and music player.

If the smartphone is blocked, then you can see the time, weather and calendar. This information is caused by lobby. You can unlock the device using the context menu in the form of a circle that allows you to get not only on main screen, but also start the mode digital camera, as well as access messages and phone book.

A rather interesting solution looks like an idea to divide the available smartphone desktops according to certain tasks. So, to the left of the initial screen there is a table for widgets (there is no vertical scrolling), and on the right - with the icons of the applications, some of which are already distributed to folders. However, the user has the ability to sort the content at its discretion. When browning up on the home screen and desktops with applications, the menu opens with the labels of all installed on the program apparatus.

In general, the smartphone interface leaves a pleasant impression. The speed of his work does not cause significant complaints and is very fast, although in some cases there is a slight slowdown.

To truly controversial points of the operating system, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini model can be attributed a large number of pre-installed software and all kinds of games. On the one hand, an experienced user who bought himself new gadgetwill independently be able to install all the necessary applications, so the memory crashed on the smartphone will cause bewilderment at best and will require additional time For deletion unnecessary programs. On the other - for beginners and inexperienced android users The pre-installed set of programs will rather advantage, rather than a disadvantage, as it will start using the device directly from the box. By the way, it is worth noting that Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, according to the manufacturer's application, is the only and final version of the operating system for this device, so waiting for updates to 4.4 or at least 4.3 is not worth it.

Hardware platform and performance

Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini is based on a 2-core MEDIATEK MT6572 processor with a maximum clock frequency of 1.3 GHz and the L2 cache volume - 256 Kb. The level of its performance can be characterized as medium. The processor is based on the Arm Cortex-A7 microarchitecture using 28-nm technical process.

ARM MALI-400 MP1 with one cluster (kernel), 500 MHz and support for OpenGL ES 2.0 and OpenVG 1.1, is used as the embedded graphics. Recall that the smartphone is available in two versions. The first is equipped with 4 GB of integrated memory, from which the user will be available 2 GB. The second has 8 GB, but at the disposal of the user will receive only 5.6 GB. It is also worth recalling that in the devices with 4 GB of internal memory there are support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB.

The amount of RAM Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini is only 512 MB. The consequence of this is the unstable work of heavy applications, especially games.

Some demanding programs refuse to start, others - can fly if there are already running applications in the device. Therefore, it is not necessary to talk about multitasking. The total weak level of performance is well noticeable in gaming tests. Challenges such as Dead Trigger 2 and Asphalt 8 are relatively functioning only at low graphics settings.

Heating the smartphone housing at the active load is available, but it is not critical, although it may seem a bit unpleasant.

Thus, in terms of performance of Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini stars from the sky, it is not enough and clearly focused on performing everyday tasks and launch of undemanding games. If you do not put insurmountable heights before it, then the resources of the device will be quite enough and work with it will not cause serious inconvenience.

Communication and communication

Smartphone can work with many modern mobile networks: GSM, WCDMA / HSPA +. The only thing that cannot boast Alcatel OneTouch Idol MINI is the support of high-speed new generation networks - 4G LTE.

The version of the smartphone with two SIM cards works according to Dual Standard SIM Dual. Standby. This means that there is only one radio module in the device, so when talking from one SIM card, the second will be temporarily unavailable. During the tests conducted, the quality of calls and the transfer of votes was at a good level: interrupts or independent discharges were not observed. However, it is worth noting that it also depends on the operator used.

Set communication capabilities presented bluetooth modules 4.0 with support for A2DP and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n (2.4 GHz). Also present Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Hotspot features.

Additionally, Alcatel Onetouch Idol Mini is equipped with a GPS module with A-GPS support. The quality of his work is at a good level: the search for satellites and the connection to them takes only half a minute. On average, about 7 pieces were in testing. At the same time, the accuracy of location accuracy reached the error only 3 meters.

Autonomous work

The tested device is equipped with non-removable lithium-ion battery Capacity of 1700 mA · h. When performing everyday tasks (surfing on the Internet, checking mail, listening to music) this is enough for more than a day of work offline.

Let us turn to the test results. While watching HD video at 50% of the brightness of the display and the included Wi-Fi modules and GPS Smartphone worked for almost 7 hours. In the case of a game simulation using the Dead Trigger 2 game ("Refuge", the average graphics settings) - the device lasted 3 hours and 46 minutes with 100% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules. To restore the initial battery charge condition, it is necessary to spend 3.5 hours of time.

RESULTS

Paying attention to any copy, even made with love for details, the buyer involuntarily wonders: "Is it worth it? Probably the original is better? "

Introducing the Light, TCL Communication company, knowingly or not, requested its younger model on this comparison. Therefore, it is natural that the desire to clarify the situation was reached and to our test laboratory. At the beginning of the review, we set a number of questions for which, having spent a comprehensive study, we will try to give answers.

So, in front of us light and compact smartphone Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini with a pleasant design. It has a 4.3-inch IPS-screen with good viewing angles, high-quality backlit and oleophobic coating (in a commercial version), which is securely hidden under protective glass. The novelty housing is solo and has a convenient ergonomics, so control the main functions and navigate the operating system can be one hand. The Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini's positive response and audio system deserves: Multimedia speaker is loud, with a pleasant sound almost all over the range. The spoken speaker provides high-quality sound transmission. We should not forget about the presence of all necessary network modules, the work of which does not cause any complaints, as well as support for pretty cutter battery. The benefits of the smartphone can also be attributed a model with support for two SIM cards.

Now about sad. Reducing Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini and driving it into the price framework, engineers still had to go to a number of unpopular compromises. The most striking of them is support for only 512 MB of RAM. To fulfill typical everyday tasks, it will be quite enough, but you will not play resource-intensive games. The quality of the operation of the camera modules is also not particularly impressive. True, all this allowed to put a good price tag on the device.

In dry. Is it worth spending 2300 UAH. ($ 190) Now and buy Alcatel OneTouch Idol Mini or squeeze on a more productive model in the Alcatel OneTouch Idol lineup? Decide, ultimately, a potential buyer. From myself only add that the test smartphone is a pretty high-quality solution with an average level of performance, so if you are not a fan of heavy Android games and can safely do without a dozen at the same time running applications, he deserves your attention.

Advantages:

• pretty pleasant appearance and convenient ergonomics;
• good assembly quality;
• compact sizes and weight;
• protective glass on the oleophobic coating screen (in the commercial version);
• good 4.3-inch IPS display, made using OGS technology;
• high sensitivity sensory substrate;
• good quality of the sound of multimedia and spoken speakers;
• good autonomy of work;
• the presence of the necessary network modules;
• ability to work with two SIM cards (in version 6012D);
• available cost.

Disadvantages:

• mediocre camera modules;

• the presence of only 512 MB of RAM.

Thanks to TCL Communication for the smartphone provided for testing.

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Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini is a compact smartphone from the IDOL line. It is not deprived of the company's corporate identity, thanks to which it looks great. Unfortunately, it did not cost without simplification, they affected the processor and RAM. Let's see what this smartphone is capable of.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini is made in similar with other Alcatel One Touch Idol style models and it is good. The design of the smartphone is recognizable and original. The corpus is uncalapping, well-assembled and very thin, the thickness of only 7.9 mm. The length of the smartphone is 127.1 mm, the width is 62 mm, and the weight is 97 grams. With such parameters, the smartphone is practically not felt in pocket pants.

Location of keys and interfaces Next: at the top on the front panel there is a lighting sensor, approximation, voice speaker, front-camera 0.3 mp and the missing event indicator. At the bottom of the front panel there are three hardware touch keys with backlit. At the ends of the smartphone there is a power button and a 3.5 mm connector (from above), microUSB and a primary microphone (bottom), a slot for Micro-SIM and MicroSD (right) and the volume of the volume adjustment to the left (left). On the back cover there is a camera lens, it repeats somewhat above the surface of the case and has a silver bezel, a flash, a second microphone, a manufacturer's logo and a multimedia speaker. The back cover is made of plastic imitating metal. Prints on the lid are visible only at a certain angle, and they are easily erased.

In general, there is no critical comments to the ergonomics of the smartphone. The plugs of the connectors are sitting reliably and tight. You can use the smartphone with one hand conveniently, even despite the location of the power button on the upper end. Mechanical keys have a tight, but well distinctive move. Due to the thin case, low weight and pleasant materials, the device is pleased to use.

Operating system and shell

The smartphone is running the Android 4.2.2 operating system using its own interface. The branded shell is pleasant in appearance and is to some extent symbiosis of Miui and Android Jelly Bean.

The interface is almost completely the same as the older models. The lock screen can accommodate up to nine widgets from which you can go to full screen mode. In addition to the widgets on the lock screen, there are four pictograms (dialing, messages, camera and unlock), which are enclosed in a circle. The selection of pictograms and unlocking the smartphone is carried out using a small circle. It also changes its location relative to the inclination of the body thanks to the built-in accelerometer. This feature It looks interesting and fun. By the way, during charging in the middle of the circle indicates the level of charge. Without unlocking your smartphone, you can go to the notifications panel and mode switches. Change and move the mode switching icons is not possible.

After unlocking, we fall on one of five desktops, where there are widgets and program pictograms. Senior models are the main menu, and the IDOL MINI is just a desktop with widgets and program labels. On the desktop, you can create folders on the desktop by dragging the application shortcuts. With a debt of clicking on the widget, the sliders appear, with which you can resize the widget.

By clicking on the icon located in the lower right corner, we get into the application menu. Application menu has three tabs: general programs, Uploaded programs and widgets. Despite the refusal of some manufacturers from more pre-installed alcatel programs One Touch did not go through this path and installed a large number of programs, good, they can be easily removed. Among preset programs You can find antivirus, office app, a large number social Services And almost all services from Google. There is an ability to block alerts from selected programs, as well as a memory selection where applications are installed.

The interface works well, the twitching rarely happen, but in cases of launching a heavy application and subsequent exit from it - the desktop labels are redrawn.

SWIFTTKEY is installed as a standard keyboard. The browser ships the pages quickly, his work does not cause complaints.

I want to note that some standard applications Persted according to the overall style of design. Among them you can highlight the compass, calculator, flashlight and radio.

Hardware platform

It is worth noting that the smartphone can be represented in two versions of 6012x and 6012d. The first version with the 6012X index is characterized by the presence of a single SIM card, a microSD slot, as well as 4 GB of internal memory. The version with the 6012D index has already two slots for SIM cards, 8 GB of integrated memory, but no microSD slot.

Alcatel One Touch Idol MINI works on the basis of the budget SOC MT6572 from MediaTek. This processor was built in 28 nm in the process, it has two Cortex A7 kernels with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The role of the video screen is a well-known MALI 400 MP. Although this SOC is considered budget, it demonstrates good results in synthetic tests. The amount of RAM is modest for the standards of the late 2013, and is 512 MB. During normal use, no more than 140 MB of RAM remained. The volume of the built-in storage is 4 GB, of which about 2 GB is available to the user.

Playing video files

Codec / title	FinalDestination5.mp4	Neudergimie.2.mkv	s.T.A.L.K.E.R.VII.	Spartacus.mkv	Paralleluniverse.avi.
Video	MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920 × 798 29.99fps	MPEG4 Video (H264) 1920 × 816 23.98fps	XVID 712 × 400 25.00fps 1779Kbps	Mpeg4 Video (H264) 1280 × 720 29.97fps	Mpeg4 Video (H264) 1280 × 536 24.00fps 2726kbps
Audio	AAC 48000HZ STEREO 96KBPS	MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz Stereo	Mpeg Audio Layer 3 48000hz Stereo 128Kbps	Dolby AC3 44100Hz Stereo	MPEG Audio Layer 3 44100Hz Stereo 256Kbps

This smartphone is not positioned as a game, but, nevertheless, performance will be enough for undemanding games.

Volume and sound quality in the speakers are good. Thanks to the thoughtful arrangement of the speaker, the call will be hard, as even when the phone lies on the table, the speaker does not overlap. Microphone qualitatively transfers speech. Sound in headphones is good.

During most tasks, the smartphone housing was not heated. Work on the Wi-Fi network did not cause questions, everything works quickly and without disconnecting. Satellite search is somewhat faster than on other devices with MediaTek chipsets.

Autonomy

Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini shows the average autonomy results. Inside the thin case, the rechargeable battery with a capacity of 1700mach was hidden. With average loads such as: about an hour of calls, permanently enabled data transfer - the smartphone is able to hold out the day. If the device is more actively used, it is likely that it will not last until the end of the working day. There is a power saving mode. With the results of autonomy tests can be found below.

Performance performance
Mode \\ model	Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini	SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE 3	Alcatel Ot Scribe HD	Fly IQ444 Diamond 2
Music	5%	6%	2%	6%
Reading	22%	15%	23%	25%
Navigation	27%	22%	26%	33%
View HD video	24%	28%	27%	20%
View HD video with YouTube	25%	30%	30%	21%
ANTUTU TESTER (Points)	689	655	644	906

To listen to music, a standard player was used, the volume at a value of 12 out of 15 possible, MP3 files with a bit rate of 320 kbps. In read mode, all wireless communications are disabled, including data transmission in a mobile network, and the display brightness is 50% installed. Navigation includes a route gasket in Google Navigation. The brightness is exhibited by 50%, all communication data modules are disabled. When playing video, the display brightness is set by 50%, the sound volume in headphones at 12 levels from possible 15. MKV video file format, 1024x432 dot resolution, frame rate 24. When playing video from YouTube, the display brightness is installed by 50%, the sound volume in the headphones on 12 out of 15 possible levels.

Display and camera

Currently, even budget smartphones began to equip IPS displays. Alcatel One Touch Idol MINI boasts a 4.3-inch IPS display with a resolution of 854 × 480 points, there is a sensor for automatic brightness adjustment. The display perceives up to five simultaneous presses. Screen viewing angles are close to maximum, juicy colors, high brightness. The display is faded in the sun, but the information remains readable. The maximum brightness is 394 kD / m², the average brightness value is 199 cd / m², and the minimum 43 cd / m². The overestimated minimum value negatively affects the use of the device in the dark. The smartphone screen displays the shades of gray somewhat dark than they should be. Color coverage only slightly exceeds SRGB. But if you do not find fault, then the smartphone is equipped with an excellent display, as for its price category.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini has two cameras on 5 MP and 0.3 Mp. As mentioned above, the chamber can be called from the lock screen. The camera interface is simple and intuitive. Video is written with a resolution of 720p.

There is a HDR, panorama and night mode in the chamber. In addition, in the settings, you can change the mode of the flash, turn on the timer and select the size of the photos. Examples of photos can be found below.

Examples of photos shot by a smartphone Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini

Examples of HDR photos shot by the Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini smartphone

Camera settings are even simpler. They contain only the choice of quality and the outbreak mode.

RESULTS

Alcatel One Touch Idol Mini A pleasant smartphone, which first of all differs from competitors an attractive design, high-quality display, good assembly and a beautiful visual sheath. The disadvantages should include a small amount of RAM.

According to TCT Mobile, in Ukraine, the smartphone will be sold in the version with two SIM cards. The recommended retail cost will amount to 1399 UAH, and the start of sales is scheduled for December 2013.

Liked
+ Assembly
+ Design
+ Screen

Did not like
- Small RAM

The product is provided for Testing TCT Mobile Europe S.A.S. In Ukraine, www.alcatelonetouch.com.ua Standard High-speed data transmissionGPRS, EDGE, HSDPA / HSUPA Dimensions (mm)127.1x62x7.9 Mass (g)96 Processor (for smartphones)MediaTek MT6572 (2 cores Cortex-A7, 1,3GHz) + GPU Mali 400mp MemoryRAM 512 MB + 8 GB ROM Slot expansion— Main screenIPS, 4,3, 854 × 480, oleophobic coating Keyboard typeon-screen entry Accumulator battery1700 mAh. Opening hours (manufacturer data)up to 20/9h in conversation mode (2G / 3G), up to 540 / 450h in standby mode (2G / 3G) Micro-Sim.Number of SIM cards2 CPUMediaTek MT6572 + GPU Mali 400mp Number of Cores2 Frequency, GHz1,3 Battery1700 mAh. Diagonal, inches4,3 Resolution854x480. Type of matrixIPS. PPI228 Brightness adjustment sensor+ Display featuresoleophobic coating Main camera, MP5 Video shooting[Email Protected] Flash+ Front camera, MP0,3 Communication standardsGSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 900/2100 Wi-Fi802.11b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Access Point Bluetooth4.0 GPS.+ Irda.- FM radio+ (RDS) Audio invoice3.5mm. NFC.- Interface connectorUSB 2.0 (Micro-USB) Height, mm.127.1x62x7.9 Weight, G.96 Protection against dust and moisture- Type of shellmonoblock Corps materialplastic Keyboard typeon-screen entry YetSupplies: Charger, USB Cable, Headset, User Guide

, Alcatel One Touch. 6012x IDOL MINI - Overview ... More precisely, a tale about why a small idol must be single-handed

17.12.2013

Lyrical accession

While the spaceships continue to pursue the expanses of large, medium and small prospectuses of theaters, smartphone marketers quietly behave their invisible work for the general public. And as a result of this work, very strange devices appear from time to light.

Alcatel One Touch Idol MINI exists in two varieties. Single-minded and two-minute. The usual thing. But, unfortunately, the difference between the models is not limited to the amount of sims.

Little funny feature. When you do a snapshot smartphone, usually somewhere in the corner of the screen it appears his small icon. You click on it - you watch the last frame. And here - Opans - no icon of this! First, I swore for a long time, then I realized that to see the last frame, you just need to make a swipe right left.

Video can be removed with the resolution to HD (1280x720). Examples in front of you:

Front camera - modest, VGA (640x480). The quality of the pictures is frankly no.

Alcatel One Touch 6012D IDOL MINI as GPS navigator

In full compliance with the claimed TTX. Satellites are caught for quite a reasonable time. No support for GLONASS. As a pedestrian navigator comes off. Only behind the battery level, do not forget.

Alcatel One Touch 6012D IDOL MINI as a video player

The pre-installed outer player is not different. Play something knows a lot. But with sound tracks - regular problems.

Traditionally put MX Player. When viewing a video size to HD inclusive, there are no problems. The main problem is a small amount of memory where you could write a video.

Alcatel One Touch 6012D IDOL MINI as an audio player

And you know, very nice.

Alcatel One Touch 6012D IDOL MINI and Internet

Would you know how hard to go with a five-year-old screen on 4.3! But, in general, with the tasks of the type of view of the news and reading twitters / VKontaktov, the device copes. Only too many tabs in browsers do not open.

Alcatel One Touch 6012D Idol Mini as a toy

In general, everything is not bad. Is that Pitfall! Traditionally, on this chipseet, you are capricious. Well, something in trifles. For the new 3 won, there is no place at all.

The game	Problems?
Angry Birds Star Wars	All right
Angry Birds GO!	All right
Pitfall!	He slows down too much, to play uncomfortable.