Specifications Alcatel IDOL 2. The main camera of the mobile device is usually located on its back panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras

Photos in the interior

Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• USB Cable Charger
• Headset
• Instruction

Positioning

The idol line has become a kind of breakthrough for Alcatel - an interesting design, good functionality, an acceptable price. The appearance of the MINI version with a small price made these devices even more popular, they entered the mass segment. In fact, we can say that Alcatel has created an excellent offer for price / quality ratio, materials and appearance - These models are equally different from what we see from most Chinese manufacturers. And at the same time the cost at the same level.

In 2014, no major changes in the design had happened, the whole line was updated the filling, but at the same time saved the design that looks like everything is also fresh. In my opinion, Alcatel devices can be recommended as youth, bright solutions - they will be chosen by those who make not only functionality to the fore, but also what the device looks like. This is a rare case when the form is very good complements the content. I like the last line of devices from Alcatel, they are very pleasant in everyday life, but there are not enough stars from heaven. A sort of pragmatic choice is a phone that can be used for several years, and then change it to another. Actually, this is all said.

Design, dimensions, control elements

In ruler IDOL MINI. 2 includes several models, for ease of considerations, you can combine them in one review, as, by and large, they are the same in the eyes of the consumer. Let's list all modifications:

• IDOL MINI 2 6016X - one SIM card, 1 GB random access memory, 4 GB built-in, MicroSD, UMTS 900/2100
• IDOL MINI 2 6016D - two SIM cards, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB integrated, UMTS 900/2100
• IDOL MINI 2 6016A - one SIM-card, 512 MB of RAM, 4GB built-in, MicroSD, UMTS 900/2100
• IDOL MINI 2 6016E - two SIM cards, 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB integrated, UMTS 850/1900/2100
• IDOL MINI 2 S 6036A - one SIM card, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB integrated, LTE Bands 1,2,4,7,17, no NFC
• IDOL MINI 2 S 6036X - one SIM card, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB built-in, LTE Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28, no NFC
• IDOL MINI 2 S 6036Y - one SIM card, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB built-in, LTE BANDS 1,3,7,8,20, is NFC

The review is written on the basis of version 6036y, this is the best configuration of this unit. All versions use Qualcomm chipset. In Russia, version 6036Y is sold by the Beeline operator and partially overexposed by them (screensavers in the menu and the like).

Externally, we are typical Alcatel - this means a pleasant plastic body, the design of the monoblock. The manufacturer offers a model in different colors, but as a rule, in retail you can find a dark silver apparatus.

Phone size - 129.5х63.5х8.5 mm, Weight - 116 grams. Compact, well falls in hand. The front panel is monochrome (depends on the color of the case, so, in the white version it is also white). On the front side, this device is difficult to distinguish from other models, it begins to play if it is turned over - a housing with a small bend, a pleasant plastic that is resistant to abrasion. On the rear surface You can see a big speaker, at the top - LED flash, as well as an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus.

On the left side is a slot for a SIM card, as well as for cards microSd memory, On the right - a paired volume adjustment key and on / off button. 3.5 mm connector was carried to the top end, but MicroUSB is on the bottom. On the ends you can also see the holes of microphones, there are two of them here.

Above the screen there is an illumination indicator, front camera, as well as a LED, can be configured to work with missed calls or events. In general, the quality of the assembly does not cause questions, but with a strong compression, the back panel crackles. Someone may not like it - it does not affect the reliability of the apparatus, but the design is such that crepts. Neaccurability in the design of the device, which gives such an effect. IN real life You do not pay attention to it and you can hardly compress the phone.

Display

The device has an IPS-matrix with a diagonal of 4.5 inches and a resolution of 540x960 points (245 dpi). Multitouch supports up to 5 touch, brightness adjustment in automatic mode Works well. The stock of brightness is different, and the model turned out to be enjoyable on how the screen works - good colors, excellent viewing angles, no complaints. It is possible that you will seem a little openwork fonts that stand by default, but you can always change them to big. The screen fades the screen, but remains readable.

Battery

The device has a battery with a capacity of 2,000 mAh (in versions without LTE - 1700 mAh). According to the manufacturer, it is capable of providing up to 400 hours of operation in standby mode, up to 13 hours in the conversation mode in 3G. In practice, the device with a calm use - 20 minutes of calls a day, a couple of dozen SMS, listening to music and a little mobile Internet - lives about 2 full days. At the same time, we can say that with very active use, he will be able to live to the evening of the first day, but it is uncharacteristic use of such a device for the target audience. Such smartphones are bought to more for calls, SMS, mail, and the like. That is, this is not a machine for constant location on the network, there is not enough to comfort the screen diagonal. The total battery charging time is about 2 hours.

Memory, memory card, performance

The phone is 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB integrated, from which the user is available 5.3 GB for programs and its data. Memory cards are supported by a volume of up to 32 GB.

The chipset in this model Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8226, 4 cores with a frequency of up to 1.1 GHz. Graphic coprocessor - Adreno 305. In my opinion, the performance is quite excellent, there are no complaints, for lovers of virtual parrots I will give data from the benchmarks.

Communication capabilities

The phone works B. cellular networks 2G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (850/900/2100 MHz), as well as LTE (for IDOL 2 mini S). In stock Bluetooth version 4.0 for file transfer and speech. Present wireless connection 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 a not too popular Wi-Fi Display function when you can transmit a signal from the phone to another Wi-Fi device. The Wi-Fi Direct feature is traditionally present. There is also a remote Wi-Fi display option.

In the case under consideration there is also NFC, it can be used to read the labels, is trial version Trier Pro programs, which allows you to configure various events using NFC. There are no labels in the kit, but they can be purchased from any manufacturer, for example, samsung.

Camera

The usual 8 megapixel camera with autofocus, lacks stars from the sky, gives acceptable picture quality during bright lighting, in the dark the result is noticeably worse. Photoshide is not a strong side phones alcatelHowever, look at the examples below. Video recording is supported in the resolution of 1080p, up to 30 frames per second.

Software Features - Android 4.3

Idol 2 Mini, as well as in its predecessor, Alcatel uses its software shell, which may be perceived by many ambiguous, as often people prefer "naked" Android and are quite satisfied with its capabilities.

Many functions have been strongly reworked, Alcatel added a number of programs that can be downloaded for free and so, but what they are pre-installed, makes the device more interesting for inexperienced users.

Without unlocking the device you can see the weather forecast for the current day. 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 am talking about most applications that are in the device, and about what has changed compared to previous models, I do not want to repeat.

Next, it would be possible to 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 multimedia features. The device has supported unconverted video, the chipset is playing 1080p perfectly, unlike the predecessor. From the point of view of musical formats, there is FLAC support, in addition to the usual MP3 and a number of others.

Impression

The quality of sound transmission is excellent, your interlocutor hears you well in all conditions. The call is loud, clearly distinguishable. The vibrating alert is rather weak, closer to the middle, you can skip it.

The cost of the LTE version of this device in Beeline is 7,990 rubles, the difference in support for NFC, as well as 8 GB of internal memory and memory card support. In the option without LTE, the price is below - 6,990 rubles. In my opinion, the device will be interested in the target audience without LTE, after all, this technology implies active use of the network, and with a small one, according to the current standards, screen, it is not so convenient. I will say differently, you can sit on the network, there are no problems with this - but it is unlikely that it will be long hours, rather see page required from time to time, chat in social networksUse WhatsApp. For this, the device is very comfortable, but assume that it will allow all the time to sit on the network, it is not worthwhile - the screen size plays a role, and this restriction will not get around.

The device was very pleasant, as well as the first Idol mini, this is a good smartphone for calls, balanced, there is nothing superfluous. I would like a better camera, but this is a weak point almost all models of this price segment. Alternatively, it is possible to consider last year's IDOL MINI, which, taking into account the new price, looks very interesting - it can be found for 5,000 rubles. In large trading networks Its cost is 5,990 rubles, which makes it not so interesting on the background of the second version.

Inexpensive model with 4G network support

When mentioning chinese company TCL and the Alcatel brand belonging to it, we first remembered the very notable top-end model of the TCL Idol X + smartphone, the work of which is built on the new MEDIATEK platform with a maximum frequency of eight processor cores. However, the company's new flagship model in the new season, naturally, did not limit himself: at the beginning of the year during the MWC 2014 exhibition in Barcelona TCL introduced a whole line of new mid-level smartphones, including Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 and OneTouch Idol 2S and their various modifications. In accordance with the tradition in the mobile market, the company could not even release the version of the smartphone with the word "mini" in the title.

Such an apparatus for the company became reduced in the size of the smartphone from the above lineup, received a rather long and uncomfortable name for the name: Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S. This small sizes of the smartphone according to the characteristics is not a top device - it also belongs to the average price level, As mentioned above its "full-size" counterparts in the line. The domestic operator Beeline, for example, a few days ago, presented the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S market as an exclusive offer: the smartphone itself is offered in the salons of the operator on the "delicious" price of 7990 rubles, and this is given to it three months of free mobile Internet. True, at the same time, the buyer will have to donate something: the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S "Locked" purchased in the Salons stores, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S model for work only with SIM cards this operator And it will not fully function with any other cards. In addition, the phone is a refinement with additional Bilayne brand applications, as it usually happens, but this question is, just solving standard methods. But to make such a device with SIM cards of other operators work, you will have to seek unconventional tools - if someone is interested in this option. Be that as it may, it is the modification of the smartphone offered by Bilayin (6036Y), is the maximum and better configuration of this model - it even has support for LTE networks, which some price Makes IDOL 2 mini s one of the most inexpensive devices with 4G in our market. In any case, the described smartphone seemed to us the device quite interesting and worthy to make a full-fledged review.

The main characteristics of Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S (model 6036y)

	Alcatel Idol 2 Mini S	Huawei Ascend. G6.	ASUS Padfone E.	LG G2 mini.
Screen	4.5 ", IPS	4.5 ", IPS	4.7 ", IPS	4.7 ", IPS
Resolution	960 × 540, 245 PPI	960 × 540, 245 PPI	1280 × 720, 312 ppi	960 × 540, 234 ppi
SOC.		Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (4 kernel ARM Cortex-A7) @ 1.2 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (4 kernel ARM Cortex-A7) @ 1.4 GHz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (4 kernel ARM Cortex-A7) @ 1.2 GHz
GPU.	Adreno 305.	Adreno 305.	Adreno 305.	Adreno 305.
Oz	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB	1 GB
Flash Memory	8 GB	4 GB	16 GB	8 GB
Memory card support	microSD.	microSD.	microSD.	microSD.
Operating system	Google Android 4.3	Google Android 4.3.	Google Android 4.3.	Google Android 4.4.
Battery	non-removable, 2000 ma · h	non-removable, 2000 ma · h	non-removable, 1820 mA · h	removable, 2440 MA · h
Cameras	relean (8 MP; video - 1080p), frontal (2 MP)	rear (8 mp; video - 720p), frontal (5 MP)	rear (13 megapixel; video - 1080p), frontal (1.2 Mp)	relean (8 MP; video - 1080p), frontal (1.3 Mp)
Gabarits.	130 × 64 × 8.5 mm, 116 g	130 × 65 × 7.5 mm, 115 g	140 × 70 × 9.1 mm, 126 g	130 × 66 × 9.9 mm, 121 g
average price	T-10724720.	T-10724716.	T-10686990.	T-10833941.
ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL 2 MINI S	L-10724720-10

• Soc Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226), 1.2 GHz, 4 Arm Cortex-A7
• GPU Adreno 305.
• Operational android system 4.3
• Touchscreen IPS, 4,5 ", 960 × 540, 245 PPI
• RAM (RAM) 1 GB, inner memory 8 GB
• MICROSD memory card support up to 32 GB
• Communication GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
• Communication 3G 850, 900, 2100 MHz
• Max 4G LTE data transfer rate up to 150 Mbps
• Bluetooth 4.0.
• Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Access Point
• GPS / A-GPS, GLONASS
• Camera 8 MP, Autofocus, LED-Flash
• Camera 2 MP (Frontal)
• Battery 2000 mA · h
• Dimensions 129.5 × 63.5 × 8.5 mm
• Mass 116 g

Contents of delivery

In our case, we received a test copy of Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 mini s without packaging and, accordingly, a set of accessories, so we can judge the wealth of a configuration of the smartphone only by description on the company's company's website. It indicates that in a box with a smartphone can be found universal compact chargerconnecting micro USB cable, Deposit Type Headset and User Guide.

From additional accessories purchased separately, it is possible to mark a book cover with a peculiar built-in event indicator, made in the form of perforated high-speed icons - it looks pretty and certainly not too energy-cost. Without folding the covers, the user can receive information about the incoming SMS messages, mail, incoming calls, etc.

Appearance and ease of use

In design and form smartphone Alcatel. OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S reminds previous products of the Idol series, most of all it looks like the first flagship IDOL X, which at one time liked the users. To a lesser extent, it is similar to the updated IDOL X +, although the common features in design are traced here.

The smartphone got quite unrigible in size, elegant and thin housingwhich goes great in the middle-duty hand. The device has sufficiently slippery glossy side face, but due to the matte non-slip back surface, as well as small size and mass, the smartphone is comfortable in the palm of the palm. Size the device is a little superior Apple iPhone. - more similar to another compact modern model, Sony Xperia. Z1 Compact.

The entire Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S Corps is fully made of plastics, the metal is not here. The housing has a monoblock structure back cover It has a small bending and a matte non-commercial surface, which favorably affects both ergonomics, and on the nearest general form of the device. The side faces are made under the form of a chrome-plated metal, but this is not a real metal, but only sputtering on the same plastic. The verge of the body practically does not have a bevels, they are wide and slippery enough.

From this building of the case, the corresponding method of installing the SIM card flows: the card is exactly the same as the first models of the IDOL series, is inserted into the side slot, which is covered on top of a not quite ordinary lid. This cover does not need to be removed by a special needle-paper, it opens on the door manner on the hinges. To open it, you must press one end of the lid, press it inside. In principle, this method of discovery was quite convenient for full-size representatives of the IDOL series, but at a reduced model, all these elements also turned out to be reduced in size, why it was not entirely convenient to manipulate with these miniature lids. IN this case You have to use something acute to press one of the ends of the cover. It also has to act with the card itself - the normal nail length is not enough to drown the SIM card to the depth needed to capture.

Similarly, the same structure has a neighboring slot to install a memory card - MICROSD format cards up to 32 GB are supported. Both lids have short leashes, they can be completely pulled out to the outside so that they do not interfere with the installation of cards. In general, the whole process is quite uncomfortable, the method of installing cards in Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 mini s is far from the most convenient.

On the back of the smartphone, all the elements are familiar and are located in the traditional order: from above - chamber's eyes and LED flash, from below - a row of holes for the sound of the audio speaker.

The dynamics grill overlaps the surface of the table, from which the sound of the lying smartphone is partly muffled. A single-section LED flash has pre-installed software to control it as a flashlight.

On the front surface almost all the front panel covered flat protective glass Without sideboards, a hole is cut in it for a large shiny chrome-plated hearing dynamic grid, the eyes of the front camera and sensors are seen.

The space is left below the screen for hardware control buttons by system and applications. These touch buttons have a white brightness white light, to adjust which it is not found in the menu.

Mechanical hardware keys on the sides of the device are only two, and both are located on one - right face one next to the other. The volume and block adjustment keys have a rather short move, small sizes and are completely repeated beyond the housing. In general, the implementation of control elements is not from the best, but you can get used to it.

The Micro-USB connector placed here in the lower end - next to the microphone hole. The output to the headphones is implemented in the upper end, the opening of the second, auxiliary microphone can be seen nearby.

No plugs and lids connectors smartphone are not covered, because the device is not secured by protection against water and dust. It was not found on the housing and hook for fastening the strap.

On sale, the product traditionally comes immediately in several variants of the color: there are options for light gray, and dark gray shades, and there are also pink and chocolate options. In different versions, the front panel under the glass of the smartphone also turns out to be different colors: for example, the chocolate version it is black, and the rest is white.

Screen

Smartphone Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S is equipped with an IPS sensory matrix. The physical dimensions of the display are 56 × 99 mm, a diagonal is 4.5 inches. The screen resolution at points is 960 × 540, the density indicator of the inch points reaches the value of 245 PPI.

The brightness of the display has both manual and automatic adjustment, the latter is based on the operation of the lighting sensor. There is a smartphone and an approximation sensor that blocks the screen when making a smartphone to the ear. Multitouch technology allows you to handle 5 simultaneous touches.

Detailed examination using measuring instruments He conducted the editor of the "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" sections "Alexei Kudryavtsev. We present his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to the appearance of scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen is not worse than the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, we give a photo on which the white surface is reflected in the screens turned off (on the left - Nexus 7, on the right - Alcatel Idol 2 Mini S, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen in Alcatel Idol 2 mini s is even slightly darker (brightness of photographs 84 versus 92 at Nexus 7). Two of the reflected objects on the Alcatel IDOL 2 MINI S screen is very weak, this suggests that between the screen layers (more specifically between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) there is no airbap (OGS-One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (type of glass-air) with highly different refractive ratios, such screens look better in conditions of strong external illumination, but their repairs in the case of cracked exterior glass costs much more expensive, since it accounts for a whole screen. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (tight-repellent) coating (very effective, approximately like Nexus 7), so traces from the fingers are removed significantly easier, and appear at a lower rate than in the case of conventional glass.

When manually controlling brightness and when displaying a white field in full screen maximum value Brightness was about 500 cd / m², minimal - 42 cd / m². The maximum brightness is very high, and considering excellent anti-reflective properties, readability even on a sunny day outside the room will be at a high level. In complete dark, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. In the presence of automatic brightness adjustment over the illumination sensor (located in the upper left corner on the front panel). In automatic mode, when changing external light conditions, the screen brightness is rising, and decreases. In full dark in automatic mode, the brightness decreases to 42 cd / m² (acceptable), in conditions lit by artificial light of the office (approximately 400 lux), the brightness is set to about 500 kD / m² (this is maximum and overly bright), in a brightly lit surround (corresponds Lighting with a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) - rises to the same 500 cd / m². As a result, the lifting function of the brightness works inadequately external conditions, and it's all about the software implementation, since the light sensor actually shows quite believable results. At any level of brightness, the backlight modulation is practically absent, so there is no screen flicker.

This smartphone uses an IPS type matrix. Micrographs demonstrate a typical structure of subpixels for IPS:

For comparison, you can familiarize yourself with the micrographic gallery of the screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without a significant shift of colors, even with large looks from the perpendicular to the screen and without inverting (except the most dark with the rejection of the right) shades. For comparison, we give the photos on which the same images are displayed on the Alcatel IDOL 2 MINI S and Nexus 7 screens, while the brightness of the screens is initially set to about 200 kD / m² (on a white field in full screen), and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 K. Perpendictively to Screens White Field:

Note good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And test picture:

The color rendition is good and color saturated from both screens. Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the image quality under this angle at the Alcatel IDOL 2 MINI S screen has worsened noticeably. And white field:

The brightness at an angle at the screens decreased (at least 6 times, based on the difference in shutter speed), but Alcatel Idol 2 mini s is noticeably darker. The black field during the diagonal deviation is highlighted in moderately and acquires a purple shade. Photos below are shown (the brightness of white areas in the perpendicular plane of the directions of the direction is approximately the same!):

And at a different angle:

With perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is medium, since the edge of the screen has sections with high brightness of black:

Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is not the highest - about 680: 1. Response time when switching a black-white-black-black equal to 24 ms (13 ms incl. + 11 ms off.). The transition between the halftons of gray 25% and 75% (according to the numerical color value) and back in sum occupies 38.5 ms. Constructed by 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve did not reveal in neither lights or in the shadows. The indicator of the approximating power function is 1.86, which is lower than the standard value of 2.2. At the same time, the real gamma curve is greatly deviated from the power dependence:

Such a deviation is usually a sign of the presence of a dynamic adjustment of the brightness of the backlight in accordance with the nature of the displayed image (since the measurements were carried out with a consistent output of the shades of gray almost all the screen), but we did not receive additional evidence of its existence. But just in case, a number of tests - the determination of contrast and response time, comparing the illumination of black at angles - we were performed when withdrawing special templates with invariably medium brightness, and not one-photo fields in full screen.

Color coverage is close to SRGB:

The spectra show that the matrix light filters to moderately mix the components to each other:

As a result, visually colors have natural saturation. The balance of shades on the scale of gray special enthusias does not cause, since the color temperature is noticeably higher than the standard 6500 K, the deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black body (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered a good indicator for the consumer device, but at the same time ΔE significantly changes from the shade to the shade significantly - This adversely affects the visual assessment of the color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can not be considered, since there the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.)

Let us sum up: the screen has a high maximum brightness and has good anti-glare properties, so the device without any problems can be used outside the room even summer sunny day. In complete darkness, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. Mode with automatic adjustment of brightness is almost useless, since already in the illuminated room increases the brightness to a maximum, which, of course, leads to an unjustified energy consumption. To the significant advantages of the screen, it is necessary to include an effective oleophobic coating, no airbap in the layers of the screen and flicker, as well as the color coverage of SRGB. The remaining characteristics are not outstanding, but not failed. In general, taking into account the importance of the characteristics for this class of devices, the screen quality can be considered high.

Sound

In the sound plan, the smartphone does not represent anything special. Both dynamics publish enough clean, but without a noticeable presence low frequencies The sound is also not loud. At the perception of sound when conversation, however, this is not particularly affected - the voice of the familiar interlocutor, the timbre and intonation remain recognizable. From settings - standard features Equalizer with pre-installed values \u200b\u200band some additional effects.

The device is able to record the conversation from the line using the built-in tools, while both the speakers are recorded, and the recorded files are automatically folded into the appropriate folder. Equipped with a smartphone and built-in FM radio, which traditionally works only with headphones connected as an external antenna.

The main, rear camera here has an 8-megapixel module and removes with a maximum resolution of 3264 × 1836. The quality of the pictures is average, most often the photos are extended and slightly blurred. The settings are quite clearly placed and conveniently designed, however, the possibilities laid here are quite modest.

Video camera can shoot with a maximum resolution of 1080p (30 fps), examples of test rollers are presented below.

• Roller №1 (35 MB, 1920 × 1080, in daylight)
• Roller # 2 (33 MB, 1920 × 1080, indoors)
• Roller # 3 (18 MB, 1920 × 1080, at night)

Examples of photos with our comments are presented below.

	Sharpness on distant plans is not bad.
	The camera cannot be fully resolved to the foliage, but in general it works well.
	The sharpness of the frame field is quite uniform.
	In the background, the foliage is practically not merged.
	Noise in shadows are not so strong, and, apparently, well processed.
	In the room the camera behaves relatively well.
	Even with night shooting, the camera demonstrates not such a bad result.
	Not bad the camera copes with macros.

Before us, exactly what can be bolded to call a balanced chamber. Let's start with the fact that there are simply no significant flaws at the camera. With its 8 MP, it copes, perhaps not perfect, but very good. The camera got a good sensor, good optics and moderate software processing. It is all these three parameters in symbiosis and give the camera that the same balance. The sensor copes well in the shadows, so the noise does not need to be recycled. Optics Well works out the image on the frame of the frame and on the plans, so the script has practically absent. Oddly enough, and these are the merits of the camera are not limited: it works quite well with insufficient lighting. To the mean sensitivity values \u200b\u200babove the ISO 100, the camera resorts only by acute necessity, but even the night shot (ISO 232, 1/17 second) demonstrates relatively good work.

As already mentioned, the camera turned out to be good and balanced and quite suitable for most plots.

Telephone part and communication

The smartphone works standard in modern 2G GSM and 3G WCDMA networks, and there is also support for networks used in Russia. fourth generation (4G). With the SIM card of the domestic operator, the megaphone smartphone in practice confidently finds and works with the LTE network. Data transfer rate, respectively, in theory can reach up to 150 Mbps of incoming traffic. Of the additional network features In stock Support. The connection mode of external devices to the USB port (USB Host, OTG) here, unfortunately, is not supported, so that the flash drives connected via OTG-adapter will not be recognized. The navigation module supports both GPS and domestic GLONASS and works very clearly and quickly, there are no problems with this.

Spontaneous reboots / shutdowns during testing were not observed, as well as slow-moving or system hangs. The LED alert sensor here modestly shines a small white point in the upper left corner of the front panel, unobtrusively signaling about various incoming events. The illumination sensor adjusts the level of brightness in automatic mode, but it does not quite correctly.

Drawing letters and numbers of virtual keyboards is quite small and not too comfortable for control. Layout and location of the keys Standard: Switching languages \u200b\u200bhere is carried out by clicking on special button With the image of the globe, there is no separately dedicated row with numbers - it is necessary to switch the layout each time. The phone application supports Smart Dial, that is, during a set telephone number Immediately, the search in contacts is immediately.

OS and Software

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S is currently working on software platform Google Android is not the latest version 4.3. Branded shell stretched over standard android interfaceHere it has a rather strongly recycled and advanced functionality: sections are added to the settings menu, there are rigging gestures support, even such an opportunity appeared as unlocking the tapping screen. In general, everything is very familiar on the previous models of the IDOL series. Application menu in this user interface present, most of the already preset applications Carefully decomposed on thematic folders themselves developers. On the work desks, the creation of folders / groups is supported.

As mentioned above, a smartphone was modified in our test laboratory, strangled specially under the Beeline operator, with all the consequences that arise. The smartphone interface has not only special topics with a familiar black and yellow color, but also stuffed with a mass of all sorts of brand applications, which in general are not particularly interested. However, there is no difficulty returning the appearance of the interface initial, more relaxed. In our case, it was also unlocked to check all the capabilities of the device, and worked perfectly after that with SIM cards of other operators, and even registered in LTE networks.

Performance

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S hardware platform is built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226). The central processor here has 4 Arm Cortex-A7 kernels operating at a frequency of 1.2 GHz, although the maximum possible frequency here is provided up to 1.6 GHz (SOC production technology - 28 nm). RAM in the device is laid 1 GB, and the repository that is available to the user for downloading its own files is about 5 GB from the nominally designated 8 GB - the rest went to the system itself and applications. The memory can be increasing at the expense of microSD cards up to 32 GB. Connect the flash drive through the OTG adapter unfortunately will not work - the device this mode do not support.

To get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe performance of the platform of the test smartphone, we will carry out a standard set of tests. We had to test the devices based on SOC MSM8226: the recent and most recent example is the model LG G2 mini, the work of which is built on the exact same platform. For comparison, take more results of the same platform, but with a slightly faster core frequency (1.4 GHz, the ASUS Padfone E model), as well as add the results of another similar platform from Qualcomm - Snapdragon 200, which has kernels and their number of exactly such But the SOC itself is made using 45 nm technology. This relatively fresh budget platform is called Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212), and we have been testing for example. smartphone Huawei. Ascend G6, which is now advertised by television, and the overview of which is also preparing for release.

All the results obtained by us when testing the smartphone in the most recent versions of popular benchmarks, we are conveniently reduced to the table. The table usually adds several other devices from various segments, also tested on similar recent versions Benchmarks (this is done only for visual assessment of the resulting dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison, it is impossible to submit results from different versions of the benchmarks, so many decent and actual models remain "behind the scenes" - due to the fact that they at one time passed their "obstacles" on previous versions test programs.

According to the results of the tests, it can be seen that the SOC SOC SNAPDRAGON 400 MSM8226, made by 28 Nm of the process, turned out to be slightly faster in all respects than SOC SOC SNAPDRAGON 200 MSM8212, manipulating the same nuclei, but made in 45 nm technical process (Huawei G6 plaform). The results of LG G2 mini were identical as logical, because they have the same platforms, and a slightly faster ASUS Padfone e cores demonstrated a little superiority, which is also quite logical and meets our expectations.

In general, according to the results of all testing, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 mini S smartphone can be safely attributed to the category of devices with medium, or even just above the average performance. Currently hardware performance this smartphone must be enough to perform most tasks that can deliver any games or other applications from Google Play. Store.

Test results in MobileXPRT, as well as the last versions antutu. 4.x and Geekbench 3:

When testing the graphics subsystem in the 3DMark cross-platform test for the most productive smartphones now it is possible to run 3DMark in Unlimited mode, where the resolution of the rendering is fixed to 720p and is disabled VSYNC (due to which the speed can rise above 60 FPS).

The results of the testing of the graphics subsystem in the Epic Citadel game test, as well as Basemark X and Bonsai Benchmark:

	Alcatel Idol 2 Mini S	Huawei G6. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, 4 Arm kernels [Email Protected], 2 GHz)	ASUS Padfone E. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 4 Arm kernels [Email Protected], 4 GHz)	LG G2 mini. (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 4 Arm kernels [Email Protected], 2 GHz)
Epic Citadel, High Quality	57.7 FPS.	54.4 FPS.	56.8 FPS.	57.1 FPS.
EPIC CITADEL, ULTRA HIGH QUALITY	47.3 FPS.	34.8 FPS.	33.0 FPS.	48.7 FPS.
Bonsai Benchmark.	30 FPS / 2139	16 fps / 1115	25 fps / 1779	31 FPS / 2197
Basemark X, Medium Quality	4561	3488	4579	4323

Video playback

To test "omnivities" when playing video (including support for various codecs, containers and special capabilities, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats that constitute the bulk of the content available on the content network. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have the support of hardware decoding of videos at the chip level, since to process modern options due to the processor nuclei are most often impossible. Also do not wait from mobile device decoding is just because of the flexibility leadership belongs to PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are reduced to a single table.

According to the test results, Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 mini s did not turn out to be equipped with all the necessary decoders, in this case, the sounds that are necessary for the full play of the majority of the most common files. To successfully play their playback, you will have to resort to the help of a third-party player - for example, MX Player. True, and it will have to first change the settings by switching from hardware decoding to software or in a new mode called Hardware +.(Not supported by all smartphones), only then sound will appear. All results are reduced to a single table.

Format	Container, video, sound	MX Video Player.	Full video player
DVDRip.	AVI, XVID 720 × 400 2200 Kbps, MP3 + AC3	reproduces normal	reproduces normal
Web-DL SD	AVI, XVID 720 × 400 1400 Kbps, MP3 + AC3	reproduces normal	reproduces normal
Web-DL HD	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720 3000 Kbps, AC3	Hardware +.
BDRip 720p	MKV, H.264 1280 × 720 4000 Kbps, AC3	reproduced normally with decoder Hardware +.	video is reproduced normally, no sound
BDRip 1080p.	MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080 8000 Kbps, AC3	reproduced normally with decoder Hardware +.	video is reproduced normally, no sound

¹ Sound in MX Video Player was played only after switching to software decoding or new mode Hardware +.; foreign player this setting does not have

The MHL interface, like the Mobility DisplayPort, we did not find in this smartphone, so I had to restrict ourselves to testing the display of the video files on the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with one division by the frame with an arrow and a rectangle (see "Methods for testing the playback devices and displaying the video signal. Version 1 (for mobile devices)"). Screen shots with shutter speed in 1 C helped to determine the nature of the output of video files with various parameters: resolution ranged (1280 to 720 (720p) and 1920 per 1080 (1080p) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frame / from). In tests, we used the MX Player video player in the "hardware +" mode. Test results are reduced to the table:

oK not oK not oK not oK not

Note: If in both columns Uniformity and Pass Green estimates are exhibited, it means that, most likely, when viewing the films of artifacts caused by uneven alternation and passage of frames, or will not be seen at all, or their number and notice will not affect the preservation of viewing. Red markers point to possible problemsrelated to playback of relevant files.

In general, by the output criterion, the quality of video files on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since frames (or frames of frames) can be outlined with more or less uniform interval alternation and in an infrequent exception without frames of frames. When playing 720p and 1080p video files and the aspect ratio of 16: 9, the image of the video file is output exactly along the screen border. The brightness range is displayed on the screen corresponds. standard range 16-235 - in the shadows and in the lights displays all gradations of shades.

Battery life

The capacity of the lithium-ion battery installed in Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S is small for a modern 2000 MA · h for a modern smartphone. However, according to the results of tests, the test in the dirt did not hit the face, demonstrating a very worthy time autonomous work In various standard use scenarios. The device even bypassed most direct competitors in this matter, except Samsung and LG mini-models - Korean modern smartphones recently demonstrate the best optimization rates in energy consumption.

Uninterrupted reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, light topic) with a minimum comfortable level of brightness (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m²) lasted until the battery discharge almost 16 hours. With unlimited viewing video from YouTube in high quality (HQ) with the same brightness level through home network Wi-Fi apparatus lasted about 9 hours, and in 3D-games mode - about 4 hours. The smartphone is charging fast enough: the total charge time is less than 2 hours.

Outcome

As for the value of Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S - or rather, the best configuration of this unit (6036Y), with support for LTE and NFC, which has been on testing, then it is offered only in the form of a branded apparatus of the domestic operator Beeline. It is worth such a smartphone 7990 rubles - it's a couple of thousand more expensive than the previous mini-model of the Alcatel Idol series, which I advertised Konstantin Khabensky on television. Nevertheless, even this price is seen quite acceptable for such a pretty, compact, but quite powerful and technically advanced solid medium-level apparatus. For small ones of the domestic market, the user receives a very qualitatively made product with good-quality manufacturing materials, continuously assembly, a productive hardware filling, good-sized screen, which allows the device itself to stay in comfortable for hand. Finally, it can be stated that not only among the "shovel" began to appear very strong and meet the most modern technical requirements of mobile devices, such as Sony Xperia Z1 Compact or even an even more affordable hero of today's review - Smartphone Alcatel OneTouch Idol 2 Mini S.

IDOL 2 6037Y. it universal apparatus Designed for a wide audience of users.

There are no special sings in the design of this model: three navigation buttons under the screen, front camera and sensors at the top of the front panel.

The housing of the smartphone is plastic, in length is 136.50mm, in a width of 70mm, with a thickness of 7.3mm. The weight of the device is 128gr. Side faces have metal color rim. Volume controls and blocking / unlocking button are located on side surfaces. In the upper face of the case there is a connector for connecting a stereo headset through port 3.5 "Mini Jack".

Performance and PO

The operating system pre-installed by the manufacturer is Android version 4.2 On top of which the Alcatel's own graphic shell is installed. The device uses a four media tec nuclear processor working with a frequency of 1300 MHz. The permanent memory that the device has an 8GB device, memory for operational processes is given in the amount of 1GB. The main memory is expandable with Micro SD to 32GB.

The smartphone has a variety of communication modules:

• Bluetooth 4.0;
• Wi-Fi 802.11n;
• USB 2.0.

He can work in gSM networks (There is a CDMA modification) and supports 3G, GPRS, WAP standards and other popular Internet access channels.

On the smartphone, you can view video with the resolution of FullHD 1920x1088, however graphic processor Obviously "digest" this format with difficulty and sometimes the image loses synchronization with the sound track. In Alcatel Idol 2 6037Y, the characteristics of the A-GPS module admiss the so-called "hot start" for 15 seconds.

Screen

The lack of HD support does not too spoil the overall impression, because the screen in principle is quite good, with a diagonal of 5 days. Its matrix is \u200b\u200bcapable of reproducing up to 16.78 million colors. Pixel density per square inch area of \u200b\u200bthe matrix is \u200b\u200b220ppi. The sensor supports multitouch. The color rendition is not bad, the viewing angles are large. In sunny weather, thanks to a special polarization layer, the image almost does not change its shades, even deep black is saved due to this screen of the screen.

Camera

The main camera smartphone 8 megapixel is equipped with a LED flash for shooting in poor illumination. The camera has autofocusing but can also "find" focus with the owner's tips. The camera located on the front panel has a resolution of the matrix 2MP, it is even enough for self-snapshots and video calls in the Skype application.

Battery

Lithium-ion rechargeable battery has one significant advantageous advantage. This means that if someone will seem too small capacity of the regular (2000mach) battery, you can always take an additional battery with you on a long trip. The time of complete charging of the discharged battery is quite large and a half hours.

Conclusion

In the presence of a screen with a HD resolution, this smartphone could be in principle to claim the level of the initial top apparatus and to compete with analogues from and. Alcatel Idol 2 6037y The overview of which is not an exhaustive description of all the possibilities, this is a smartphone that is worth the amount planned by the manufacturer and is in demand along with the industry.

At the end of 2014, sales of the initial level smartphone Alcatel Idol Mini 2 began, and immediately in two modifications. These devices are distinguished by low cost and good technical specifications against the background of competitors. It is their characteristics and capabilities that will be considered in the article offered to your attention.

Iron Smartphone

A decisive role in the performance of a smart phone plays a bunch of a central processor - a graphic adapter. It is important to understand one nuance. If the processor is high-performance, and the graphics adapter cannot boast of it, then the entire computational potential of the first will fail to completely disclose the entire computing potential. A similar situation is obtained in the event that the CPU in its capabilities is inferior to the video card, but only exactly the opposite. Therefore, chip manufacturers strive to put commensurate elements into one processor. This is exactly what Alcatel Idol MINI 2 boasts, each of its modifications. In less productive execution in this smartphone, MSM8210 chip from Kualcoma is installed. It consists of 2 nuclei of an A7 energy-efficient architecture. Each of them in the peak load mode rises to 1.2 GHz. His features complements the ADRENEN 302 video screen. In reality, this bundle is enough to solve most tasks: from reading books and web surfs before watching movies and enough demanding toys. The only exception is the most demanding games of the last generation, which he "not on the teeth". This is all model 6014x. There is a more productive modification - 6016x. The difference between them lies in the type of integrated central processor. The latter already installed MSM8212 with 4 similar nuclei and exactly the same frequency at maximum loads. Tangible productivity growth today does not give it. But in some cases, 4 cores ensure the smoothness of the work of the device. Therefore, it is preferable to buy exactly 6016x. With a compaable value (165 dollars in 6014x and 190 dollars in 6016x, respectively) it provides greater level of performance.

Display and camera

The diagonal of the screen of the screen in any modification of this smartphone is an acceptable 4.5 inches. Resolution of the display of 960 x 540 points. The screen is able to display about 16 million shades and its surface is capable of processing up to five touches at the same time. A fairly interesting situation has developed regarding the quality of the displayed image. The cheaper model in this plan is better than 6016x. This is spoken on various information portals reviews. Alcatel Idol Mini 2B version 6014x is based on a matrix with IPS-technology, while 6016x uses outdated TFT. Therefore, from the position of the quality of the picture, it is more preferable to buy a 2-nuclear modification of this smartphone. But when inspecting technical characteristics cameras everything becomes in place. They have identical - 0.3 mp and for video calls perfectly suitable. In turn, 6016x is equipped with an 8 megapixel matrix against 5 MP in 6014x. Otherwise it is identical devices - autofocus is present, software system Image stabilization and outbreak based on LED technology.

Memory

Not such a simple situation has developed in this model of a smart phone with quantity installed memory. Alcatel Idol 2 Mini 6016x is equipped with 1 GB of RAM, and the capacity of the built-in drive is 4 GB. In turn, in 6014x, the number of RAM is reduced by 2 times, and its volume is 0.5 GB, and the internal memory is all the same 4 GB. In both the first and second case, flash cards "Microsd" with a maximum volume of 32 GB are supported. All this is quite enough for normal and comfortable work on this device. But it is still better to buy 6016x with a large number of RAM installed.

Corps and ergonomics

Something except for plastic in expect no. And here it is pleasantly surprised by Alcatel Idol 2 mini. Photos indicate the presence of metal inserts throughout the perimeter. And it really is so - all edges of the device are made of metal. And here is the back cover and front panel - from ordinary plastic. Therefore, without a cover and protective stickers do not do. Otherwise, this is a completely standard entry-level device. The on and off button together with the volume swings is displayed on the right edge, and under the screen are located touch buttons. This allows you to control the smartphone with only one hand.

and autonomy

Now about the battery that comes with Alcatel Idol 2 mini. Overview of the instructions of its characteristics will not be completely complete. Battery capacity is 1700 mA / h for both modifications of the device. This allows the 2-nuclear version of the device to work on one charging at an average utilization level for 3-5 days. But the more productive version of 6016x will be able to stretch for 2-3 days with a similar download level.

OS and not only

As an operating system in this group of devices, the "Android" is, and one of its most recent versions - 4.3. Taking into account the fact that sales of Alcatel Idol Mini 2 started at the end of 2014, it is quite possible to appear updates in the foreseeable future. Otherwise, the standard set of applications is planned for this device: utilities from Google, international social services and generally accepted programs (calculator, calendar, etc.).

Communications

Almost the perfect set of interfaces at Alcatel Idol 2 mini. Overview HIP technical specifications Indicates such:

• "Wi-Fi" is the main way to exchange information with global web. The maximum speed of 100 Mbps allows you to transmit and receive completely any data volumes.
• Bluetooth is the perfect solution for those cases when it is necessary to exchange small files with a different smart phone, and there are no other options for transmitting information.
• Mobile networks 2zh and 3zh. In the first case, information transmission is possible only in minor volumes. The rate of 500 Mbps and less imposes certain limitations. But in the second case, as with "Wi-Fi", you can transmit and receive any data volumes. The only restriction is the state of your mobile account. In the absence of material tools, the data transfer will be stopped automatically.
• There is also a WPS sensor that allows you to easily navigate the location.
• Wired interfaces "MicroSB" and "3.5 mm audio jacks" allow, respectively, exchange data from a PC and display a beep to the outer acoustics. The first one is also used to charge the battery.

The only thing that makes complaints is the absence therefore controlling the TV or transmit data with it will not work. But this is a non-essential remark, since this device belongs to budget smartphones And it is not necessary to expect from it a complete set of communications.

Accelerometer (or G-SENSOR) - device position sensor in space. As the main function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the image orientation on the display (vertical or horizontal). Also, G-Sensor is used as a pedometer, they can be controlled by various device functions by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope - Sensor measuring rotation angles with respect to the fixed coordinate system. Created to measure rotation angles in several planes at the same time. The gyroscope together with the accelerometer allows you to determine the position of the device in space with high accuracy. In devices using only accelerometers, measurement accuracy is lower, especially when rapid move. Also the possibilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor - Sensor, thanks to which are installed optimal values brightness and contrast for of this level illumination. The presence of the sensor allows you to increase the operating time of the device from the battery.
Proximity sensor - Sensor that determines when the device is close to the face during a conversation, turns off the backlight and blocks the screen, preventing accidental pressing. The presence of the sensor allows you to increase the operating time of the device from the battery.
Geomagnetic sensor - Sensor to determine the side of the light into which the device is directed. Tracks the orientation of the device in space relative to the magnetic poles of the Earth. Information obtained from the sensor is used in cartographic programs for locality orientation.
Atmospheric pressure sensor - Sensor for precise measurement of atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system, allows you to determine the height above sea level and speed up the location definition.
Touch ID - Identification sensor for fingerprint.

Accelerometer / Light / Approximation

Satellite navigation:

GPS. (Global Positioning System - Global Positioning System) - satellite system Navigation, ensuring measurement of distance, time, speed and determining the location of objects anywhere in the Earth. The system is developed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The main principle of using the system is to determine the location by measuring distances to the object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated by the time of delaying the signal propagation from sending it to the satellite before receiving an antenna GPS receiver.
GLONASS (Global navigation satellite system) - Soviet and Russian satellite navigation system, developed by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense. The measurement principle is similar to the American system gPS navigation. GLONASS is designed for operational navigation and temporary support of users of ground, marine, air and space-based. The main difference from the GPS system is that GLONASS satellites in their orbital movement do not have resonance (synchronization) with the rotation of the Earth, which ensures greater stability.