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ALCATEL ONETOUCH Launches the PIXI 3 Family: OS-Agnostic 3G & 4G LTE Smartphones

The PIXI 3 is the first from the PIXI family to offer both 3G/4G LTE connectivity and function on several operating systems

HONG KONG, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, announces the third generation of its PIXI family, offering 3G/4G connectivity and multiple OS platforms. Ranging from a pocket-friendly 3.5-inch display to a larger 5-inch display, the PIXI 3 is the first from the PIXI family to offer both 3G/4G LTE connectivity and function on several operating systems. The PIXI 3 family further offers affordability, accessibility and customization, all in one phone.

 

  • Supports Firefox, Android and Windows
  • PIXI 3 family that make 4G LTE accessible for all at an affordable price
  • Compact 3.5-inch display to larger 5-inch display
  • Pre-loaded with most popular applications and tools
  • Personalized your phone with the colorful changeable back covers

 

Supports Firefox, Android and Windows

"We are proud to announce the launch of our high-performing PIXI 3 family, which supports different OS platforms," says Dan Dery ALCATEL ONTOUCH's Chief Marketing Officer. "Our consumer-centric vision revolves around ease, accessibility and affordability for our users and the PIXI 3 family has delivered just that."

Mobile Internet Accessibility for Everyone

First among ALCATEL ONETOUCH's announcements at CES, the smartphone brand is launching its affordable PIXI 3 family, ranging from a pocket-friendly 3.5-inch display to a larger 5-inch display. Offering both 3G/4G LTE connectivity for the PIXI 3 (4"), (4.5") and (5") and 3G for the PIXI 3 (3.5"), the PIXI 3 family further features easy customization and the most popular applications pre-loaded.

Customizable and Equipped with Applications

Users can add a personal flare to their device with a large choice of 9 trendy colors: Volcano Black, White, Amber Orange, Tango Red, Neon Pink, Laser Yellow, Vivid Green, Sharp Blue and Metallic Silver. Pre-loaded with the most popular apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber and graphic filters and photo editors, the PIXI 3 family ensures endless fun for everyone.

Privacy Protection and No More Roaming Charges

The PIXI 3 family devices also permits its principal user to enable Guest Mode, which protects user privacy in certain applications, photos and videos. Going abroad? Simply enable the Dual SIM option to combine and manage two plans and never worry about roaming charges!

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Technical specifications - PIXI 3 (3.5")

DIMENSIONS   112.2 x 62 x 11.9mm

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DISPLAY       3.5'' HVGA (320x480), TFT 262K color

              display

 

             Capacitive touch screen with gesture

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OS           Android KitKat 4.4

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BANDS        Mini SIM, EAP SIM

 

                     GSM Quadband (850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900)

 

             UMTS Dualband (900/2100) --> EMEA

 

             UMTS Dualband (850/ 1900) --> LATAM

 

             UMTS Triband (850/ 1900/ 2100) --> LATAM

---          ----------------------------------------

 

CPU          Dual Core 1.0GHz

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CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-

              Fi tethering

 

             Bluetooth (v4.0) with A2DP

 

             HSPA+ (HSDPA/HSUPA), DL 21Mbps/ UL 5.76Mbps

 

             Micro USB 2.0 high speed

 

             GPS optional

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CAMERAS      2 Mpxl camera / 2 & 5 Mpxl photos

 

             Front camera VGA & 1.3Mpxl photos opt.

 

             Flash optional / Filters

 

             Video codecs: H.263, MPEG4, H.264, AAC

 

              Video capture: 480P @15fps /Video

              playback: 480P @15fps

---          ----------------------------------

 

MEMORY       Internal memory: 4GB ROM / 512MB DDR3 RAM

 

             End user: 1.9GB

 

             MicroSD up to 32GB

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BATTERY      3G LATAM: 1150mAh, Li-ion, 4.2V, Hard pack

 

             Standby time: 381 hrs(2G); 286 hrs(3G)

 

             Talk time: 6 hrs(2G); 5.7 hrs(3G)

 

             Music player: 35 hrs / Charging time: 3 hrs

 

             3G EMEA: 1300mAh, Li-ion, 4.2V, Hard pack

 

             Standby time: 432 hrs(2G); 325 hrs(3G)

 

             Talk time: 7 hrs(2G); 6.5 hrs(3G)

 

              Music player: 40 hrs /Charging time: 3.4

              hrs

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CHIPSET      MT6572M

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OTHERS        G-sensor, Dual SIM (optional), Handsfree,

              FM Radio, Smart Torch, 1 finger zoom, Pre-

              embedded apps, Mini apps

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Technical specifications - PIXI 3 (4")

 

DIMENSIONS   121.6 x 64.4 x 11.6mm (3G)

 

             121.3 x 64.2 x 11.6mm (4G)

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DISPLAY       4'' WVGA (800x480), TFT 16.7M (3G) 16M (4G)

              color display

 

              Capacitive 2 points touch screen with

              gesture

---          --------------------------------------

 

OS           Android KitKat 4.4 (3G)

 

              Android Kitkat for LATAM and L for EMEA

              (4G)

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BANDS        Mini Sim (3G), Micro SIM (4G), EAP SIM

 

                      GSM Quadband (850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900)

 

             UMTS Dualband (900/2100) --> EMEA

 

             UMTS Dualband (850/ 1900) --> LATAM

 

             UMTS Triband (850/900/2100) --> LATAM

 

             UMTS Triband (850/ 1900/ 2100) --> LATAM

 

              LTE B1/3/7/8/20 (EMEA); B1/2/4/7/28 (LATAM)

              (4G)

---          -------------------------------------------

 

CPU          Dual Core 1.0GHz (3G)

 

             Quad core, 1.1GHz (4G)

---          ---------------------

 

CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-

              Fi tethering

 

             Bluetooth (v4.0) with A2DP

 

              HSPA+ (HSDPA/HSUPA), DL 21Mbps/ UL

              5.76Mbps (3G) //// LTE DL 150Mbps, UL

              50Mbps (4G)

 

             Micro USB 2.0 high speed

 

             GPS

---          ---

 

CAMERAS          2 & 5 Mpxl camera / 3, 5 & 8 Mpxl photos

 

             Front camera VGA & 1.3Mpxl photos opt.

 

             Flash / Filters / HDR (3G) / Panorama

 

             Video codecs: H.263, MPEG4, H.264, AAC (3G)

 

              //(H.263, H.264, H.265, AVC, MPEG-4 SP,

              VP8, VP9) (4G)

 

              Video capture: 720P @30fps /Video

              playback: 720P @30fps (3G)

 

              Video capture: 720P @30fps /Video

              playback: 1080p @30fps (4G)

---          ----------------------------------

 

MEMORY       Internal memory: 4GB ROM / 512MB RAM

 

             End user: 1.8GB (3G) // 2GB (4G)

 

             MicroSD up to 32GB

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BATTERY      3G LATAM:

 

             1300mAh, Li-ion, 4.2V, Hard pack

 

             Standby time: 433 hrs(2G); 325 hrs(3G)

 

             Talk time: 7.8 hrs(2G); 7.2 hrs(3G)

 

             Charging time: 3.3 hrs

 

             3G EMEA:

 

             1400mAh, Li-ion, 4.2V, Hard pack

 

             Standby time: 466 hrs(2G); 350 hrs(3G)

 

             Talk time: 8.3 hrs(2G); 7.8 hrs(3G)

 

             Charging time: 3.5 hrs

 

             4G: 1650mAh

---          -----------

 

CHIPSET      MT6572M (3G)

 

             MSM8909 (4G)

---          -----------

 

OTHERS        G-sensor, Dual SIM (optional), Handsfree,

              FM Radio, Smart Torch, 1 finger zoom, Pre-

              embedded apps, QR code in camera, Mini

              apps, Download booster (4G)

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Technical specifications - PIXI 3 (4.5")

 

DIMENSIONS   132.2 x 65.1 x 11.7mm (3G)

 

             132.2 x 65.1 x 9.95mm (4G)

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DISPLAY       4.5'' FWVGA (854x480), TFT 16M color

              display

 

             Capacitive 2 points touch screen on-cell

---          ----------------------------------------

 

OS           Android KitKat 4.4

---          ------------------

 

BANDS        Mini Sim (3G), Micro SIM (4G), EAP SIM

 

                      GSM Quadband (850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900)

 

             UMTS Dualband (900/2100) --> EMEA

 

             UMTS Triband (850/900/2100) --> LATAM

 

             UMTS Triband (850/ 1900/ 2100) --> LATAM

 

              LTE B1/3/7/8/20(EMEA); B1/2/3/4/7/28(LATAM)

              (4G)

---          -------------------------------------------

 

CPU          Dual Core 1.0GHz (3G)

 

             Quad core, 1.1GHz (4G)

---          ---------------------

 

CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

 

             USB modem tethering

 

             Bluetooth (v4.0)

 

              HSPA+ (HSDPA/HSUPA), DL 21Mbps/ UL

              5.76Mbps (3G) //// LTE DL 150Mbps, UL

              50Mbps (4G)

 

             Micro USB 2.0 high speed

 

             GPS

---          ---

 

CAMERAS      5 Mpxl camera / 8 Mpxl photos

 

              Front camera VGA & 1.3Mpxl & 2Mpxl photos

              opt.

 

             Flash / Filters / HDR(3G) / Panorama (4G)

 

              Video codecs: (H.263, H.264 AVC, MPEG-4

              SP, VP8) (3G)

 

              Video capture: 480P @15fps /Video

              playback: 720P @30fps (3G)

 

              Video capture: 720P @30fps /Video

              playback: 720P @30fps (4G)

---          ----------------------------------

 

MEMORY       Internal memory: 4GB ROM / 512MB RAM

 

             (4GB ROM/1GB RAM, variant 3G Latam)

 

             End user: 2GB

 

             MicroSD up to 32GB

---          ------------------

 

BATTERY      3G:

 

             1400mAh, Hard pack

 

             Standby time: 480 hrs(2G); 300 hrs(3G)

 

             Talk time: 10 hrs(2G); 9.5 hrs(3G)

 

             Charging time: 3 hrs

 

             4G:

 

             1800mAh, Hard pack

 

              Standby time: 270 hrs(2G); 220 hrs(3G); 200

              hrs(4G)

 

             Talk time: 10 hrs

 

             Charging time: 3.5 hrs

---          ----------------------

 

CHIPSET      MTK6572M (3G)

 

             MTK6735M (4G)

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OTHERS        G-sensor, Dual SIM (optional), Handsfree,

              FM Radio, Smart Torch, 1 finger zoom, Pre-

              embedded apps, QR code in camera, Mini

              apps, Download booster (4G)

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Technical specifications - PIXI 3 (5")

 

DIMENSIONS   141 x 71.5x 9.95 mm

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DISPLAY      5'' FWVGA (854x480), TFT 16m color display

 

             Capacitive touch screen with gesture

 

             Miravision technologie (3G)

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OS           Android Kitkat (3G)

 

             Android L (4G)

---          -------------

 

BANDS        Micro Sim, EAP SIM

 

                      GSM Quadband (850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900)

 

             UMTS Dualband (900/ 2100) --> EMEA

 

              UMTS Quadband (850/900/1900/2100) -->

              LATAM

 

             UMTS Triband (850/ 900/ 2100) --> APAC

 

                    LTE EMEA: B1/3/7/8/20 //APAC: B1/3 //

                                     LATAM: B1/2/3/4/7/28

---                --------------------------------------

 

CPU           Dual Core 1.3GHz (QuadCore 1.3GHz optional)

              (3G)

 

             Quad Core 1.1GHz (4G)

---          --------------------

 

CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, USB

              modem tethering Bluetooth, HSPA+ (HSDPA/

             HSUPA), DL 21Mbps/ UL 5.76Mbps (3G) ///

              / LTE DL 150Mbps, UL 50Mbps (4G)

 

             GPS, Wifi display (Miracast)

 

             Micro USB, 2.0 High Speed

---          -------------------------

 

CAMERAS      5Mpxl & 8Mpxl camera / 10Mpxl photos

 

              Flash optional, HDR, Panorama, Fast auto

              focus opt. (AF camera, 3G), Video effect &

              Camera image effects (3G), filters

 

              Video codecs: H.264, H.263, MPEG-4, XVID,

              VP8, VC-1

 

              Video capture: 720P@30fps/ Video playback:

              1080p 30fps

 

              Front camera 0.3 & 2 Mpxl camera /1.3 & 3

              Mpxl photos

---          ------------------------------------------

 

MEMORY        Internal memory: 4GB ROM / 512MB RAM (8GB

              ROM/ 1GB RAM compatible) (3G)

 

             8GB ROM / 1GB RAM (4G)

 

             End user: 2GB / MicroSD up to 32GB

---          ----------------------------------

 

BATTERY      3G: 1800mAh, Hard pack

 

              Standby time: 510 hrs(2G); 450 hrs(3G) /

              Talk time: 11 hrs(2G); 9 hrs(3G)

 

             Charging time: 4 hrs

 

             4G: 2000mAh, Hard pack

---          ----------------------

 

CHIPSET       MT6570 (Default), MT6580 (3G) //MSM8909

              (4G)

-------      ----------------------------------------

 

OTHERS        G-sensor, Dual SIM (optional), Handsfree,

              FM Radio, Smart Torch, 1 finger zoom, Pre-

              embedded apps, Mini apps, QR code in

              camera, Download booster (4G)

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About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colourful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.
ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

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