Alcatel OneTouch Idol X - Specifications. Alcatel OneTouch Idol X - OS and Software Specifications

The smartphone is an interesting solution from a design point of view, it does not have the most advanced characteristics and great camera. However, it is difficult to talk briefly about this device, since the manufacturer found something to surprise its buyer. When I first saw the packaging from Alcatel One Touch Idol Alpha 6032X, I couldn’t help but exclaim: “Well, wow!” when I picked up the device itself, the pleasant surprise was repeated. However, later my head started going, “Hey, wait a minute!” and “It can’t be!”, and these were by no means positive exclamations. We read about all this and something else in our review today.

The name of the smartphone is so big that I didn’t even dare to add anything of my own to the title of this article. Here there is “one touch”, and “idol”, and “alpha” and even the letter “X”, which, as is customary, means something special. In my opinion, there are too many pretentious words for one title. However, the manufacturer did not stop at one name. Let's start with the configuration, fortunately there is something to talk about and show too.

Device kit

Idol Alpha's packaging is radically different from anything we've seen before. Usually, the manufacturer tries to save money on the box, trying to reduce its costs and, thereby, make the price of the device more attractive. Sasmung, for example, produces boxes for its devices from recycled materials. LG uses printing inks made from soy. Using the example of the latter, we see that here the manufacturer still has a chance to get into some fashionable rating of environmentally friendly companies. In the eyes of consumers, this is a definite plus. This is especially true for European countries, where the attitude towards ecology is of a slightly different order.

So, Idol Alpha crosses out all the principles outlined above and comes in a metal tube with appropriate markings. Down with savings and environmentally friendly production! But, you must admit, it looks cool! This “pipe” contains a special stand made of black velvet, in which the smartphone itself rests peacefully. The unpacking system is quite tricky, because all the components are hidden in a special compartment of this holder.

The device includes the following: microUSB cable, charger, headset with call control button, 3.5 mm adapter! (more on this later) and a device for removing the SIM card.

The special clip for opening the SIM card tray is surprisingly reminiscent of the one from the iPhone. In general, the device itself clearly shows many similarities. It's clear where the designers drew inspiration from when developing the 6032X.

Design, materials and use

The appearance is even more impressive. The first thing that catches your eye is the transparent plastic inserts on the top and bottom. Smooth, pleasant to the touch, rounded plastic does not provide any additional functionality. This is just an external “decoration” that looks really cool. In addition, the inserts are illuminated by moonlight with any notification. This illumination looks especially impressive in the dark.

The logos of the system control keys are cut out on the bottom plastic. The first thing I did was try to click on them, but nothing happened. These are just symbols, and the touch keys themselves are located on a dark strip under the screen. The buttons are not marked in any way, so you have to press them somewhere here. There is no other way to express it. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not bother to somehow allocate touch areas for the keys. Subsequently, I repeatedly caught myself trying to press these labels printed on the plastic. It turns out that the lower part of the smartphone looks very decent, but the ergonomics are not fully thought out.

Along the entire contour of the device there is a metal edging, painted in the color of the body. Obviously, the manufacturer killed two birds with one stone: he brought the antenna to the external circuit, thereby saving on internal space, and made this one of the main features of the device’s appearance. This antenna implementation looks very good, but the idea is far from new. The style and performance are painfully familiar to us. If you haven't guessed it yet, everything will fall into place after a direct comparison of Idol Alpha and iPhone 5.

The screen is covered with protective glass with an oleophobic coating. Thanks to the special design, the body appears to be two-level: as if a small black smartphone is enclosed in a metal ring. An interesting solution from all points of view. Above the display is a speaker grille, to the left of which is the front camera eye. To the right of the speaker there is a proximity sensor and a light sensor. The latter, by the way, works correctly, but with some delay: the change in the screen backlight returns to normal with the ambient light after about 5 seconds.

There are absolutely no elements at the top and bottom ends.

On the right side of the smartphone there are metal volume buttons and below is the power key. The button travel is clear and moderately soft.

The left side contains a tray for the operator’s card, which, by the way, is made of a slightly different material and this is noticeable against the background of the monochromatic edge of the phone. At the very bottom there is a microUSB port. And then I couldn’t believe my eyes. I twirled my smartphone again and it turned out to be true.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Alpha 6032X does not have a 3.5 mm hole for connecting headphones!

It was a shock for me. In my memory, it’s been about 5 years since almost everyone (even Sony a little later) abandoned their proprietary ports and began to build an audio output into their devices for connecting third-party headphones. And now, in 2014, when all devices have a certain gentlemanly set of options (own shell over the OS, microUSB input, USB-Host, 3.5 mm jack for connecting third-party headsets), Alcatel is releasing one of its best devices, which turns out to be missing one leg.

For the sake of at least some convenience, the company included an adapter from microUSB to a 3.5 mm jack in the kit. Thank you, of course, but this crutch is far from the same as the initially available ability to connect any headphones. The adapter can be forgotten, broken, lost, and so on. And buying a replacement is now relatively difficult, since even budget models have a standard audio output. No demand - no supply. Is it possible to order through Ebay.com and wait about a month for the parcel, involuntarily giving up listening to music on your phone for this period.

By the way, not a single flash drive could be connected to the smartphone, since he thought that an audio headset had been inserted into it.

From here the conclusion arises that OTG mode is not supported.

And this, by the way, is one of the main advantages of the entire Android system. In general, the developers have done something clever here.

Since we are talking about the shortcomings of the device, it is worth mentioning that the main speaker is located on the back cover. If the Idol Alpha 6032X is lying on a flat surface with the screen facing up, the sound is noticeably muffled. If you hold the device in your hand, the sound is muffled. If the smartphone is in your bag or in the front pocket of your trousers, then forget about any audibility of the ringtone or other notification. Of course, the arrangement of the components of any device in the case that the designers have drawn is a very complex engineering task. And any user should understand this. Probably, someday the day will come when manufacturing companies will try their best to meet their consumers halfway and put the convenience and experience of using their products at the forefront. We all already know an example of a company where such an ideology rules everything.

The transparent insert with control button emblems has a recess for the first microphone. The second is located on the back, not far from the rear camera eye and LED flash.

Alcatel One Touch Idol Alpha 6032X is a very thin (7.5 mm), light (117 g) and ergonomic smartphone. Using the device is a pleasure. All controls are in convenient places and you don’t need to grab the phone to reach any button. In a trouser or jeans pocket it is almost invisible.

Coupled with its excellent appearance, interesting colors (two options are available: dark blue and beige), and well-proven ergonomics, the Idol Alpha 6032X really makes a very positive impression.

Yes, there are shortcomings, but there is no ideal, especially for a price of 13,990 rubles.

At the end of this section, I propose to compare the dimensions of the Idol Alpha 6032X with its closest competitors.

	Length	Width	Thickness	Weight
Alcatel One Touch Idol Alpha 6032X	138	66,6	7,5	117,4
Samsung GALAXY S4 mini	124,6	61,3	8,9	107
Sony Xperia Compact Z1	127	64,9	9,5	137
Fly IQ4410 Quad	135,8	68,4	8	123

Display

The display reproduces colors perfectly thanks to the IPS matrix used on its basis. With a diagonal of 4.7 inches and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, viewing angles remain maximum. I propose to compare the color rendition of the smartphone with the iPhone 5 (the one on top) in the photographs below.

If there are no issues with the image display display, then with regards to sensitivity, everything is not so simple. Up to 10 simultaneous touches are supported, that is, a full-fledged Multitouch. During use, it turned out that the screen sensor does not always respond to touches. This is especially noticeable when surfing the Internet, when you need to click on some small link. For example, the hero of our previous review, LG G Flex, has a display with very good sensitivity: at times it is not even clear whether you touched the surface or not, but the smartphone has already reacted. You shouldn't expect such sensitivity from the Idol Alpha 6032X, and this can be attributed to its disadvantages.

In addition, the corners of the picture display are not beveled, despite the fact that the phone itself has a rather rounded shape. Again, let's return to the iOS interface, where there are no right angles - everything adheres to the general concept. The example below shows what we are talking about. And although most users will not notice this, there are still bores like me who will pay attention to this.

Specifications and performance

MediaTek MT6589 processor (4 cores) with a frequency of 1.2 GHz
PowerVR SGX 544MP video chip
RAM 1 GB
16 GB data storage memory (12.64 GB actually available)
display 4.7" IPS screen with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels
camera 13.1 megapixels (main) with LED flash, 1.3 megapixels (front)
Sensors: proximity sensor, light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetic compass
supported music formats WAV, MP3, MP2, AMR, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, AAC, AAC+, FLAC, WMA
FM radio
battery 2,000 mAh
operating room Android system Jelly Bean 4.2.2

Networks and connections:

quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), UMTS 900/2100 (6032X)
HSPA: DC-HSPA+
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Wi-Fi direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNABluetooth 4.0
GPS with A-GPS technology
Micro USB 2.0
microSIM standard

As you can see, the smartphone is equipped with a processor from MediaTek, which provides sufficient performance for most tasks.

However, the proprietary shell sometimes has twitches and barely noticeable stutters.

There is no 100% smoothness of any interface animation here. It's difficult to say why this happens. Perhaps the proprietary shell is not well optimized, or perhaps the processor’s performance leaves much to be desired.

For clarity, here are the test results in the AnTuTu program:

However, the smartphone easily coped with FullHD video playback. Most modern games are also supported, but, of course, at medium graphics settings.

A 13.1 megapixel matrix is used as the main module for photographs. The output photos have a resolution of 4224×3168 pixels. Of course, there is autofocus, which quickly grasps the subject and almost never misses.

There are very few additional shooting scenarios: there is support for HDR, the ability to create a horizontal panorama, sports mode and night photography. For the front camera, the developers have added special settings that are suitable for selfie lovers - this is, first of all, automatic skin retouching and the creation of collages. In my opinion, this is the right approach when the manufacturer does not load the camera interface with many different add-ons. Almost no one uses all this anyway. Those who need additional functionality can always download third-party photo applications from Google Play.

Let's take a look at some sample photos.

Obviously, the Alcatel One Touch Idol Alpha 6032X camera is one of the device’s strongest points. Detailing, color rendition - everything is at a very decent level. Sometimes your smartphone gets the exposure wrong, so it’s always worth taking a few shots. In such cases, the HDR mode can also come to the rescue, but in order not to blur the picture, you need to hold the device with iron hands for quite a long time - about 3 seconds.

For some reason, the manufacturer did not provide the ability to go directly to the footage from the camera interface. But we have all been accustomed to such functionality for a long time, since the days of 1.3 Mpixel modules.

As for video shooting, the smartphone is capable of shooting video in a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels at 30 frames per second.

During video recording, the tracking focus is clearly visible, which instantly refocuses on any desired object. The output file format is the good old 3GP (codecs H.263, MPEG4, H.264 depending on the quality preset in the settings). What to say when you can see everything with your own eyes.

Sound and video

As mentioned earlier, the speaker in the Idol Alpha 6032X is located on the back cover of the device. The sound through the speaker is quite quiet and, if we compare the volume with the iPhone 5, the latter sounds about twice as loud as a smartphone from Alcatel. On a noisy street or in the subway, it is impossible to hear a call from the device. Even the pre-installed relatively shrill notification tones do not save the situation.

The quality of music playback through headphones leaves an extremely positive impression.

We are talking about using third-party headphones. The entire sound spectrum, including bass, is clearly audible. For those who do not have enough standard sound, there is an equalizer with a lot of pre-installed add-ons, as well as many other effects, among other things. The Idol Alpha 6032X is also perfect as a music player because it supports many popular audio formats: WAV, MP3, MP2, AMR, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, AAC, AAC+, FLAC, WMA. If it were possible to connect your own headphones without any adapters, that would be very good.

The included headset does not pull out low frequencies at all, although it allows you to control playback and calls. For an undemanding user, it is quite suitable as the main headphones.

There is one more unpleasant feature. For some reason, the player stretches out all the song covers and, accordingly, it looks sloppy.

There is also an FM radio that operates via a headset that acts as an antenna. You can listen to the radio without headphones, but in this case no one guarantees the stability of the signal.

Video playback does not raise any questions, except perhaps that the player itself is very ascetic: there is not even the ability to view information about the file.

Input method

In the phone settings, you can configure input methods in detail using several preset keyboards to choose from. A learning mode and two ways of typing words are available: for fast typers and for those who prefer accuracy.

According to the manufacturer, Idol Alpha 6032X can last 24 hours on a single charge in music player mode. Non-removable battery with a capacity of 2,000 mAh allows the device to stay afloat for one day of light during active use. The smartphone can last a day and a half without connecting to a power source only under a fairly moderate load (20 minutes of calls per day, 10 pictures per camera, an hour of Internet surfing via Wi-Fi). It looks like a standard for an Android smartphone.

Bottom line

Yes, Alcatel decided to save money on the processor and not install a top-end chip from Qualcomm. Still, the price of 13,990 rubles per device in federal networks dictates its own rules. However, the smartphone is not positioned as a top-end device. The buyer has the right to count on the image component, a nice screen and a good camera - and believe me, all this is already a lot. Yes, there are certain inconveniences: you can’t just connect any headphones and there is no support for OTG mode. Before purchasing, you should definitely consider these points.

Can Alcatel Idol Alpha 6032X be considered as a purchase?

Yes, if not needed high performance, a second SIM card and a passion for a fashion device, but the iPhone for one reason or another is not suitable.

Both the name and the content of Alcatel's two-generation flagships - One Touch Idol X and One Touch Idol X+ - differ minimally. Processor (now 8-core flagship processor Mediatek MT6592), battery capacity (500 mAh more), body coating (now glossy plastic) - that's all the innovations for the year. On the other hand, the price for the new Alcatel flagship is more affordable than for updates to the flagship lines of Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC, etc. Like Lenovo Vibe Z, One Touch Idol X+ competes not so much with its peers, but with the flagships of the second half of last year - LG G2, Nexus 5 and Sony Xperia Z1 with Snapdragon 800. In this review, we will again think about whether it’s worth buying something else, if there are such tasty, beautiful and affordable flagships, in particular those produced by LG. But the One Touch Idol X+ is in many ways similar to its predecessor; in the review we will look only at those characteristics that have undergone changes: the practicality of the case, autonomy and performance. And at the same time, let’s check how much better the screen has become.

Specifications

Since Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ is the company’s flagship, it has the corresponding “filling”: a 5-inch FullHD display with an IPS matrix and without an air gap. To maintain a device with such a high-resolution display, a minimum of 2 GB of RAM is required - and they are there. Unlike Lenovo Vibe Z, which is in the same price category, the model is equipped with a processor not made by Qualcomm, but by Mediatek. Fresh, eight-core MTK6592. If last year's quad-core MTK6589T managed FullHD devices somehow and in terms of graphics was much inferior to other top solutions of its time, then the MTK6592 can easily handle “serious” games. The main camera in the device is 13 megapixel. The front one has not become, in accordance with the latest trends, 5-megapixel. But it’s still not bad for video calls and selfies. If my memory serves me correctly, then compared to the previous flagship model it began to work noticeably faster. The battery capacity has increased by 500 mAh. But the OS version, alas, has not changed - the same Android 4.2.1, when it is already mid-2014, looks like an omission. But unlike Lenovo Vibe Z and other devices in this price category, Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ exists in versions for one and two SIM cards.

Specifications Alcatel One Touch Idol X+
operating system	Android 4.2.1
SIM card type	microSIM, there is a version for one and two SIM cards
Dimensions and weight	140x69x7.9 mm, 130 g
Display	IPS, 5 inches, 1920x1080 pixels (pixel density 441 ppi), Gorilla Glass 3
CPU	eight-core Mediatek MT6592 (clock frequency 2 GHz, Cortex-A7)
Graphic arts	Mali-450MP4
Memory	2 GB RAM, 16/32 GB flash memory
Wireless interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
GPS	Yes
Camera	13 MP, HDR, panorama shooting, video recording 1920x1080
Front-camera	2 MP
Battery	2500 mAh

Frame

Replacing the practical matte plastic of the case with a glossy and impractical one in theory can scare off many rational buyers. But the glossy body of the One Touch Idol X+ with small stripes made a good impression on me. In my opinion, this is a nicer solution than the identical and slightly dull SoftTouch. True, during the weeks of the model’s life in the hands and pockets of various representatives of the gg editorial staff, the gloss managed to get badly scratched. That's how it ended.

Key layout Android control, volume and screen lock have not changed compared to the previous model. What has changed is the thickness. Just 1 mm. This was enough to use a larger capacity battery. But it did not affect the comfortable position of the model in the hand. The smartphone fits nicely in the hand and looks stylish, especially when viewed from the rear. The beautiful shimmer of the case, the branded inscription, the neat manicure are a sight to behold.

The battery is non-removable, and the connectors for a memory card and SIM or two SIMs in the dual-SIM version are hidden at the ends.

Perhaps nothing more new can be said about the device’s body. But it is worth mentioning the package, which, in addition to charging and a USB cable, includes a very decent headset.

Screen

Compared to its predecessor, the smartphone has a brighter display that holds up well under the sun. But he is also haunted by the well-known scourge of “smart” technologies. The automatic brightness backlight does not work well in the sun - you have to manually turn it up to full power.

Device name	White field brightness, cd/m2	The brightness of the black field, cd/m2	Contrast
Alcatel One Touch Idol X Plus	401.13	0.52	771:1
Lenovo Vibe Z	347.68	0.18	1932:1
Sony Xperia Z2	312.92	0.5	626:1
Huawei Ascend P7	400.69	0.82	489:1
Samsung Galaxy S5	370.3	0	∞
HTC One M8	459.44	0.22	2088:1
LG G2	336.41	0.4	840:1
Sony Xperia Z1	400.81	0.75	534:1
Huawei Ascend D2	310.52	0.30	1037:1
Samsung Galaxy S4	320	0	∞
Sony Xperia T	421	0.28	1503:1
iPhone 4S	434	0.53	818:1

Color rendering is at a standard average-mediocre level: the color gamut is cold, the coverage is somewhat shifted towards the blue region, ΔE exceeds 20, but the screen is bright and overall pleasant to look at. And the 3rd generation Gorilla glass saves it from scratches.

In the smartphone settings there is an item that allows you to adjust the color temperature and color saturation. It won’t be perfect, but that’s something very few smartphone screens can boast of.

Autonomy

If the previous Idol X worked for a day with its 2000 mAh battery, then in the new model with a 2500 mAh battery this figure has not changed for the better. If you actively use your smartphone’s camera, like games (even not very energy-intensive ones), listen to music for a couple of hours a day and use instant messengers, be prepared for the fact that the device will ask for a power outlet more often than once a day. If you play demanding games and watch videos for several hours, then a couple of times a day. If we compare it with LG G2, Nexus 5, Sony Xperia Z1, then the comparison will clearly not be in favor of Alcatel. If you use Lenovo Vibe Z or Huawei Ascend P7, you will get approximately the same result.

Performance

If FullHD smartphones on the MTK6589T processor still had certain performance problems, especially in games (they manifested themselves most strongly in the Fly IQ453 Quad Luminor FHD, and the Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ suffered less from them), then the MTK6592, in principle, suffers from the same Asphalt 8, Real Racing 3 and Temple Run 2 at maximum image quality settings without any problems. However, the benchmark results are inferior to those of Snapdragon 800 models that cost the same money. If we compare the smoothness of the interface, then the advantage will also not be on the side of Idol X+, although this model cannot be accused of being slow. Its interface just moves a little less quickly than in the LG G2 and even more so in the Nexus 5.

Interface

If you read the review of Alcatel One Touch Idol X, then, in principle, you have a good idea of what the proprietary interface of Alcatel smartphones looks like. Neither the design, nor the functions, nor the interesting widget of the main desktop have changed much. Key difference latest version What happened was that a separate application menu appeared in the smartphone. This came as such a surprise to me that I didn’t even immediately find the corresponding icon in the menu. Another interesting feature is that the screen in lock mode displays who the message was received from, for example.

Camera

The main camera of Idol X+ has become faster to focus and shoot, showing better results in the dark and in poor lighting. It still cannot compare with the leaders of this and last year, but it is still significantly better than the “hospital average.” In addition, it began to shoot faster (although it cannot keep up with the flagships of the market). The main interface of the camera looks like this.

Nowadays popular filters are available after shooting.

Well, here’s an example of photographs (in original resolution, as usual, you can see it on Torbe in a separate gallery).

Competitors

The price of 5-5.5 thousand hryvnia, taking into account the characteristics of the model and how pleasant it is to use it, at first glance seems quite fair. But the LG G2 and Nexus 5 cost a little less money. Of course, LG frankly went crazy with the cost of its previous flagship and is unlikely to make good money on it. But mostly geeks know about Nexus 5 and that’s all. But in general, such a price battle only makes things better for buyers. If for the same money you can buy a more serious LG G2 or Nexus 5 in terms of reliability, performance, autonomy and photographic functions, if you prefer “naked” Android, then settle for less (which is essentially what all new models in this price category are : Alcatel One Touch Idol X+, Huawei Ascend P7, Lenovo Vibe Z) makes no sense. In such a situation, other manufacturers have to either hope for customer love at first sight, or ignorance (“oh, but there are not 4 cores, but 8, so it’s cooler!”), or a miracle, or the need for two SIM- maps (though in this case, last year’s star HTC One Dual SIM looms on the horizon). Or reduce prices to the level when a person begins to think about saving money. The Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ smartphone is good in itself, but it’s hard for it to compete with such strong competitors. It can be considered as an alternative if you have some stupid prejudices before the LG brand. But then it’s worth buying the Sony Xperia Z1, the only drawback of which is the whitish screen, but its advantages are everything else: the camera, autonomy, smooth interface, and a case protected from dust and moisture.

Bottom line

Flagship smartphones from the second half of last year, thanks to the lower prices, are still a more interesting purchase than any of the newly arrived smartphones in the same price category - about 5.5 thousand UAH. Compared to them, the beautiful, convenient and nimble Alcatel One Touch Idol X+ may be of interest only to those who want to buy a rare smartphone “not like everyone else” or a high-quality device with support for two SIM cards. Otherwise, unfortunately, it is completely inferior to the LG G2, Nexus 5 and Sony Xperia Z1, just like its peers.

3 reasons to buy Alcatel One Touch Idol X+:

compact and neat body that fits perfectly in the hand;
the device is “not like everyone else’s”;
support for two SIM cards;

3 reasons not to buy Alcatel One Touch Idol X+:

poor autonomy;
strong competitors (for the same money you can buy an LG G2 or Nexus 5 with a Snapdragon 800 and a better camera);
impractical body.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	67.5 mm (millimeters) 6.75 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.66 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	140.4 mm (millimeters) 14.04 cm (centimeters) 0.46 ft (feet) 5.53 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	6.9 mm (millimeters) 0.69 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.27 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	130 g (grams) 0.29 lbs 4.59 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	65.39 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 3.97 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black Yellow Red
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Plastic

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	MediaTek MT6589T
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A7
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1500 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	PowerVR SGX544MP
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	1
GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	357 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) RAM(RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	441 ppi (pixels per inch) 173 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	72.96% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Dragontrail glass Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	4208 x 3120 pixels 13.13 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	20 h (hours) 1200 min (minutes) 0.8 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	320 h (hours) 19200 min (minutes) 13.3 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	240 h (hours) 14400 min (minutes) 10 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

SAR level for head (EU)

The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device next to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998.

0.264 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

Body SAR level (EU)

The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.

0.584 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

Stylish smartphone with impressive technical characteristics- this is Idol X. Initially (in 2013) it was positioned as a solution in the mid-price range. But now, 2 years after the start of sales, this device can safely be classified as a budget device. It is its capabilities and technical parameters that will be described and discussed in detail in the proposed material.

Equipment

This “smart” phone has typical equipment (as for a device from this manufacturer). There is nothing unusual about her. It includes the following accessories and components:

The smartphone itself has a 2000 mAh battery.
Charger.
Entry-level wired stereo headset.
Interface cord.
Brief instruction manual (it also contains a warranty card at the end, on which, when purchasing a device, the seller must put his stamp and fill it out completely).

The list above clearly lacks a cover. The body of the device is almost entirely made of plastic, it is not difficult to damage it, but it will be quite problematic for the owner of this gadget to do without this accessory. Although the front panel of the smartphone is protected by impact-resistant Dragontrail glass, in order to prevent various types of damage, it is recommended to glue a special protective film. It is also not included in the package, and this accessory will have to be purchased at an additional cost. Also, owners of the single-SIM version of this phone will have to purchase an external flash drive. The phone has only 8 GB of internal memory, and this is clearly not enough for comfortable work today.

Gadget design and its features

Most of the front panel of the gadget is occupied by a touch screen. Its diagonal is impressive even by today's standards - 5 inches. The frame width on the left and right is only 2.4 mm. Not every mid-level smartphone currently can boast of such a characteristic. The length of its case is 141 mm, width - 68 mm, and the thickness is “fantastic” 6.9 mm. Its weight is very small - 130 grams. For a device with such dimensions and characteristics, these are truly phenomenal indicators. Above the screen there is a front camera window, there is an earpiece and several sensors. Under the display there are backlit controls. It consists of three standard buttons. On the bottom side of the smartphone there are harmoniously located: a hole for a speaking microphone and a USB port. On the right are buttons that control the volume. If Idol X does not turn on after briefly pressing the lock button (located on the top edge of the smartphone), then you need to press it for 5-15 seconds and wait until the device turns on. Here, on the top edge of the device, there is an audio port (3.5 mm). It is used to output sound signal to a wired speaker system. These can be either speakers or headphones with a microphone. On the back cover, in addition to the manufacturer’s logo, there is also an “eye” for the main camera with LED backlight and a loud speaker.

Computational basis

Alcatel One Touch Idol X is based on one of the most productive 4-core chips from MediaTek - MT6589T. It consists of four computing modules based on an architecture code-named “Cortex-A7”. The maximum frequency of each of its computing modules can reach 1.5 GHz, and no other CPU from this manufacturer can boast exactly the same values or higher. At the time of the release of this gadget, this semiconductor crystal made it possible to solve any problem. But now, 2 years later, he will no longer be able to cope with the latest generation of the most demanding toys. And here the problem is not in the CPU itself, but in the fact that software has appeared designed to run on 64-bit platforms, but this processor can only perform 32-bit calculations. All other tasks on this computing platform are performed without problems (watching videos, simple games, reading books, listening to audio, and so on).

Device video card

PowerVR SGX544MP is used as a graphics accelerator in this device. At the time of the start of sales, this video accelerator allowed solving all problems without exception. But now more demanding games have appeared latest generation, which will simply run on it. But at the same time this graphic solution still allows you to solve most everyday problems. This includes browsing the Internet, reading books, playing videos (including movies), and even mid-level toys - all this is possible with the Alcatel One Touch Idol X with such a graphics card.

Display

The Alcatel One Touch Idol X phone has a 5-inch display. Its resolution is equal to what is impressive today - 1920 x 1080. It is based on a matrix made using IPS technology (hence the impeccable color rendition). Well, with the help of OGS technology, the picture on the screen is not distorted even at angles that are very close to 180 degrees. Even now, two years later, not every mid-range gadget, let alone entry-level devices, can boast a display with similar characteristics. In addition to everything else, the screen in this device is protected by Dragontrail glass (an analogue of which is applied to the surface (with its help, fingerprints do not remain on the front panel of the phone).

Cameras

The main camera of the Alcatel One Touch Idol X also has impressive parameters. The photos taken with its help are truly High Quality. It has a 13 megapixel sensor, which is also produced by Sony, a leading manufacturer of “sensitive” elements for phones and cameras. A similar sensor is used in the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z. The developers did not forget to equip this gadget with an autofocus system and LED backlight. This camera can record video in 1080p format (with an image refresh rate of 30 frames per second). The front camera has a more modest sensor - only 2 megapixels. But this will be quite enough for selfies or making video calls using the same Skype, for example.

Memory

Now let's look at the Alcatel One Touch Idol X from the perspective of the memory subsystem. The amount of RAM in different modifications of this gadget is always the same and equals 2 GB. At the same time, system processes occupy about 700 MB. The remaining 1300 MB can be used by the smartphone owner to run application software. The capacity of the built-in storage in the 2-SIM version of this device is 16 GB. In this case, the installation slot external storage absent. But the single-SIM version of this device is equipped with only 8 GB disk space, but in this case, instead of a slot for a second SIM card, there is a slot for installing a 32 GB flash card. If for some reason the specified capacity of the integrated drive is not enough, then you can use “cloud” information storage services, for example, Yandex disk.

Smartphone autonomy

The Alcatel One Touch Idol X is equipped with a rather modest battery, by today's standards. Its characteristics are really not impressive: 2000 mAh based on lithium-ion manufacturing technology. According to the manufacturer, the specified capacity in standby mode should be enough for 320 hours in second-generation cellular networks and 240 hours in 3G mode. In reality, with such a battery and similar technical characteristics, you can count on maximum savings for 2 days battery life. If you use this device to the maximum, then the battery will have to be charged every evening. However, there is no guarantee that he will be able to finish the work until the evening. As a result, it is imperative to purchase an additional one that can be used when the main battery charge level is low. In this case, your phone will definitely not let you down. But in this case, you will have to carry an external battery with you and also monitor its charge level.

Communications

The communication set of this smartphone includes the following interfaces:

Wi-Fi is the main way to exchange information with the World Wide Web.
Mobile networks of GSM and 3G standards. They allow you to make calls and exchange SMS. You can also use them to connect to the Internet. In the latter case, it will even be possible to make video calls.
The GPS sensor allows you to determine the location of the device with a high degree of accuracy. Also, A-GPS technology can sometimes be used for these purposes.
Bluetooth is great for when you need to use wireless headset or exchange data with a similar mobile device.
Wired acoustic system Can be connected to a smartphone using an audio port (3.5mm).
Micro USB allows you to charge the battery or synchronize the device with a PC.

Software

The Alcatel One Touch Idol X smartphone, as expected, runs on the most popular operating system for various mobile devices - Android. Its version is 4.2. Of course, this is far from the latest system software today, but its presence is quite enough to run most applications. The only thing that will not work on this 32-bit version of the operating system is the latest 64-bit application programs last generation. The proprietary shell of this mobile gadget manufacturer is installed on top of the operating system. Its interface is quite reminiscent of a similar MIUI shell from Xiaomi. Except standard applications(calendar, calculator, organizer, etc.), the installed software includes clients of international social networks(for example, Facebook) and a set of mini-utilities from Google (Gmail+, Chrome, and so on). The user will have to install everything else from the content store (“Play Market”).

Current price

Although 2 years have passed since the start of sales, the price has remained virtually unchanged for the Alcatel One Touch Idol X. Reviews highlight its rather high cost. The smartphone itself has long been discontinued and can now only be purchased from stock. Well, regional dealers bought the device at a fairly high price, below which they now cannot lower its market value. It is currently priced at $375. Its starting price was $500. On the one hand, the device has fallen in price by $125, on the other hand, now for the same money you can buy an Xperia M4 from Sony or Mi4 from Xiaomi. Any of these devices is technically an order of magnitude better than the Idol X. As a result, this smartphone no longer looks like such a good buy compared to its analogues, which can offer their owner much more for the same money.

Most readers probably know that the same ubiquitous Chinese are now hiding under the once European brand of Alcatel smartphones - in this case, it is the TCL company, which bought the trademark several years ago and continues to produce and sell devices under this brand. So when buying mobile equipment with the Alcatel label, you need to understand that you are no longer buying a French device, as it was once before, but a Chinese one. However, this in no way detracts from the advantages of Chinese products of this class - modern factory China is quite ready to oppose itself to HTC, Samsung and Sony, which have established themselves as leaders, and ours can serve as an example of this latest reviews fresh products of high-quality Chinese production (the list of such companies includes, first of all, Oppo, Meizu, Xiaomi, as well as the ubiquitous Huawei). However, TCL also sells smartphones under its own name, but usually in its home market. By the way, you can also find an “original” model on it, related to the hero of today’s review, and even with a similar name: TCL One Touch Idol X. However, the devices are not exactly exact copies of each other, there are also minor differences between them. However, today we are interested in the European version, which is officially presented on our market, and it is called Alcatel One Touch Idol X.

If we talk about the prerequisites for writing this review, it is worth recalling that we are Lately We have already addressed the topic of high-quality Chinese mobile products more than once high level performance (Oppo Mirror, Oppo Find 5, Jiayu G4, Meizu MX2, Meizu MX3 and others). Quite recently we reviewed another advanced chinese smartphone, sold here under the Fly brand (Fly Luminor IQ453), which turned out to be quite high-quality, interesting, but for the “Chinese” - an expensive smartphone. Users themselves on numerous forums compare this model primarily with the Alcatel One Touch Idol X - the devices have very similar characteristics, so the occasional comparison of these two models on the pages of this review will be quite natural and not accidental. It is also worth immediately noting that today’s testing involves a model with support for two SIM cards - 6040D (there is still exactly the same device in nature, only with one SIM card - OT Idol X 6040, but it supports microSD memory cards) .

Key Features of Alcatel One Touch Idol X (Model 6040D)

	Alcatel OT Idol X	Fly Luminor IQ453	Oppo Mirror R819	LG Optimus G	Google Nexus 4	Sony Xperia ZR
Screen	5″, IPS	5″, IPS	4.7″, IPS	4.7″, IPS	4.7″, IPS	4.55″, IPS
Permission	1920×1080, 440 ppi	1920×1080, 440 ppi	1280×720, 312 ppi	1280×768, 317 ppi	1280×768, 317 ppi	1280×720, 322 ppi
SoC		MediaTek MT6589T (4 cores ARM Cortex-A7) @1.5 GHz	MediaTek MT6589 (4 cores ARM Cortex-A7) @1.2 GHz		Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) @1.5 GHz (4 Krait cores)	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) @1.5 GHz (4 cores, ARMv7 Krait)
GPU	PowerVR SGX 544MP	PowerVR SGX 544MP	PowerVR SGX 544MP	Adreno 320	Adreno 320	Adreno 320
RAM	2 GB	2 GB	1 GB	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB
Flash memory	16 GB	32 GB	16 GB	32 GB	8/16 GB	8 GB
Memory card support	—	—	—	—	—	microSD
operating system	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.1	Google Android 4.2	Google Android 4.1
Battery	non-removable, 2000 mAh	non-removable, 2000 mAh	non-removable, 2000 mAh	non-removable, 2100 mAh	non-removable, 2100 mAh	removable, 2300 mAh
Cameras	rear (13 MP; video - 1080p), front (2 MP)	rear (13 MP; video - 1080p), front (5 MP)	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (2 MP)	rear (13 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.3 MP)	rear (8 MP; video - 1080p), front (1.3 MP)	rear (13 MP), front (0.3 MP)
Dimensions	140×68×6.9 mm, 120 g	144×69×7.7 mm, 131 g	137×68×7.3 mm, 110 g	132×69×8.5 mm, 145 g	134×69×9.1 mm, 139 g	131×67×10.4 mm, 138 g
average price	T-10467810	T-10533924	T-10470422	T-8461088	T-8490976	T-9383887
Alcatel One Touch Idol X offers	L-10467810-10

SoC MediaTek MT6589T, 1.5 GHz, 4 cores, ARM Cortex-A7
GPU PowerVR SGX 544MP
Operating system Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Touch IPS display, 5″, 1920×1080, 440 ppi
Random access memory (RAM) 2 GB, inner memory 16 GB
Communication GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Communication 3G WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz
SIM card format: micro
Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Dispay
GPS, A-GPS
Dual SIM support
Position, proximity, lighting sensors, electronic compass
13 MP camera, automatic and manual focusing
Camera 2 MP (front), video recording 720p
Li-ion battery 2000 mAh
Dimensions 140.4×67.5×6.9 mm
Weight 120 g

Contents of delivery

The smartphone goes on sale in a small cardboard package. A rectangular box made of simple, unvarnished cardboard cannot be called chic, but it does not cause rejection either. There is no lurid variety of colors, there is no overload of information either, everything is quite neat and concise.

The box contained: a charger, a Micro-USB cable, a wired headset and some papers. The headphones are equipped with in-ear gel ear pads and a regular, non-noodle-shaped wire that constantly tends to get tangled into a ball. No additional accessories in the form of cases or the like were included in the package of the flagship smartphone at the factory, which is a pity - for a Chinese this device is not so cheap, it would be possible to take care of additional “goodies”.

Appearance and ease of use

In terms of its external characteristics, the smartphone is very good: comfortable dimensions, balanced weight, neat appearance, bright but non-irritating multi-colored back covers, reliable assembly, high-quality materials - all this is Alcatel One Touch Idol X. To be honest, I liked the smartphone much more than the recently reviewed Fly Luminor IQ453: it was clearly made with a bias towards the already popular products of brands such as Apple and Sony, and the Alcatel One Touch Idol X has no claims to anyone else’s account - the design is simple, cheerful, easy to look at, direct and original, and it is precisely this independence from other people’s opinions that inspires respect.

In addition, the device, in terms of the technical arrangement of the case, is not without its own “opinion”: I really liked the way the developers implemented the method of installing the SIM card. More precisely, even two SIM cards: the monoblock case of the Alcatel One Touch Idol X 6040D has one slot-like slot embedded on both side faces, but the method of opening their covers is non-standard. There are no annoying secret buttons and keys here, and you don’t even need a paper clip. The covers of both slots open perfectly without special master keys; you just need to press on one of the edges of the cover, which has a magnetic latch, and it immediately opens unhindered access to the SIM card - a very convenient solution, reminiscent of the first Nokia Lumia devices.

The smartphone fits comfortably in the hand: due to the small width of the case, achieved by thin frames around the screen (no more than 3 mm), very small thickness (7.7 mm) and, most importantly, the non-glossy, matte, rough back cover, the device fits well in the palm and it stays there perfectly. If we take into account the recently increased standards for the size of mobile devices, which have become the norm, then the Alcatel One Touch Idol X model can even be called neat and not too large. It is definitely also quite suitable for a woman’s hand, and the design of this line of smartphones can definitely be classified as unisex.

The materials used are plastic, there is no metal here. There are two types of plastic: matte but hard (without a soft-touch effect) on the back cover and shiny varnished on the sides. The plastic on the sides has the texture of a rough sanded material, but it still feels smooth to the touch and appears shiny due to the layer of varnish.

The back cover is non-removable, you cannot access the battery using standard means, and there is no slot for a memory card at all. More precisely, the microSD slot is provided, as we have already said, in the 6040 version of the smartphone, and in this (6040D) it is replaced with additional slot for a second SIM card. By the way, it would be appropriate to immediately note that one of the slots can only work with SIM cards from the MTS operator - such a slight injustice. But you can insert any card into the second slot.

In addition to two SIM card slots covered with magnetic covers, there are also a paired volume key on the side faces, as well as connectors: Micro-USB at the bottom, and a 3.5 mm audio output at the top.

There, at the top, there is also a power button, which is a noticeable disadvantage of the device - the body itself is too big for you to comfortably reach up to the power button with the fingers of the hand that holds the smartphone. Probably, it would still be possible to place the lock key on one of the side faces.

The landscape of the rear surface consists of a camera window that protrudes slightly from the plane, a single-section LED flash and a number of small holes in the lower part that make up the speaker grille.

The front panel is entirely covered with scratch-resistant protective glass. It is stated that here, as in Oppo smartphones, it uses not the familiar Corning Gorilla, but a Japanese competing solution called Asahi Glass Dragontrail. Let us repeat that the thickness of the side frames from the edge of the screen to the edge of the body is just under 3 mm, which is a very good indicator. Most users who pick up the Alcatel One Touch Idol X for the first time immediately note this point.

Below the screen there is a block of buttons for controlling the system and applications. The buttons, naturally, are touch-sensitive, have a bright whitish backlight, the duration of which cannot be changed in any way.

There are no rubber pads, protective edges or even a hook for a wrist strap here - we are looking at a typical pampered city dweller, designed for use in “greenhouse” conditions.

And finally, traditionally, about color options: this smartphone, unlike the Fly Luminor IQ453, presented in only one color, black, has a much more diverse range of body colors. At foreign exhibitions there are samples of almost all the colors of the rainbow, but on our market, apparently, only three main ones are officially presented: red, black and yellow. There are no functional differences between models of different colors, and the front panel under the glass is the same black.