Alcatel POP 2 5042D, which we will talk about today, is a continuation of the line called One Touch. This Chinese device is sold in the Russian Federation for only five thousand rubles.
Specs in brief
Later we will talk about the parameters of Alcatel POP 2 5042D in more detail, but now we will analyze the fundamental points. We can say the cornerstones on which this device is based. So, for a price of 5 thousand rubles, we get not the newest software shell (“Android” 4.4), not the largest amount of RAM (1 GB) and not the highest quality screen. The device will not please us with battery life either, the battery is designed for only 2,000 milliamps per hour. But with the communication capabilities of Alcatel POP 2 5042D everything is in order. Still, who's going to look at a communications suite if they won't let you use the machine for a long time? But first things first.
Display
It's safe to say that the screen is the part of the smartphone wherefaced with the most notable paradox. On the one hand, Alcatel POP 2 5042D is equipped with a TFT-matrix, which today has the worst display quality. It is easily overtaken by IPS, but AMOLED and S-AMOLED are out of the question.
Key indicators
So, Alcatel One Touch POP 2 5042D has a screen resolution of 480 by 854 pixels with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. Calculations say that the pixel density is 240 dots per inch. If the manufacturer installed a matrix not TFT, but IPS in the screen, this would be a noticeable progress and could greatly change the assessment of the device. Nevertheless, the TFT-matrix, or rather its installation, here is a kind of retribution for the low cost of the device. Actually, there is one more justification for using TFT: low battery capacity. Such a matrix will consume the charge more carefully than the same IPS.
Color rendition
It is pleasantly surprising that the screen does not give off excessively blue hues, as is the case with many budget solutions. In general, the color reproduction of Alcatel One Touch POP 2 5042D pleases, it is at a good level. Here there is an almost crystal clear white color, for which I would like to thank the developers. And this is even at low brightness levels. Yes, of course, there were some mistakes. For example, in small text, you can notice the smearing of thin lines, and when the device is flipped to a vertical plane,color distortion. But can the opponents of Alcatel One Touch POP 2 5042D, belonging to the same price category, boast of something else? Hardly.
Additional modules and functions
Another Alcatel smartphone is equipped with a light sensor that will allow you to adjust the screen backlight level automatically. Considering that not all models for seven thousand rubles have this function (and even for ten thousand rubles, oddly enough), you can be glad for such a set. By the way, the Alcatel smartphone changes the brightness level without any jerks, doing everything gently, smoothly and gradually.
The developers have added a rather interesting solution to the device. Like Lumiya, the device can be both brought out of sleep mode and “driven” it there with the help of a double tap on the display. When “waking up”, the main screen will immediately open, and the lockscreen will be skipped. The same can be done exactly the opposite.
Camera
Alcatel POP 2 5042D, the price of which is about five thousand Russian rubles, is equipped with two cameras. The main one has a resolution of five megapixels. The front is more modest, only two megapixels. The main module is complemented by the function of auto focusing on the subject, there is also an LED flash. However, one should not place a huge bet on it, since it copes with its tasks (due to its low power) very, very mediocrely.
Inconsistencies
By the way, problems were identified with the front camera. Previously given information about two megapixels was obtained from the developers and official representatives of the company. However, multiple tests carried out using special software showed that there are only 0.3 MP. We will not notice any special settings, there are only two of them: activating / deactivating the night mode and creating four photos in a row. The compression algorithm is not bad, it saves space on the phone. It is possible that the company originally planned to interpolate the camera from 0.3 to 2 megapixels, but for some reason decided not to. For those who are not experienced in selfies, the result will still be acceptable.
What's wrong with the main camera?
In Alcatel POP 2 5042D, the firmware for which will optimize the operation of the operating system, there is a fairly good main camera. Despite its five megapixels, in good light, it produces really high-quality pictures. As the light level decreases, the quality will also decrease, but this seems quite logical. Auto focus works not only quickly, but also competently, it will not work to undermine the process or results.
Program part
The work of the software and hardware that corrects the white balance leads to the creation of good pictures. Even without setting advanced settings, you can take high-quality photos in almost any type of lighting. When shooting faces, the user can enjoya slight shift in the spectrum towards warm shades. This parameter has almost no effect on other scenarios, so it can be evaluated positively. There is a macro mode. It will not provide ideal results. Nevertheless, lovers of photographing flowers and other objects can count on it.
Macro
What about photos with text? In principle, it is hardly possible to brag about some transcendental achievements. But the required level is still there. If you take a picture of an A4 page, the text on it will be easy to read even without much scaling. However, readability will fall in proportion to the decrease in the size of the letters. Alcatel POP 2 5042D, the characteristics of which are listed at the beginning of the review, does not allow good shooting at night. Even though it has flash. Its only sensible purpose is to use it as a flashlight.
Practical use
If you are an active user, you will definitely have to purchase a case for Alcatel POP 2 5042D, so as not to damage the case and wash the coating. We have already talked about the operation of the display, so there is no point in repeating it. You can analyze the topic of communications, which will probably be more interesting for those who are going to use the smartphone for its intended purpose. That is, actively communicate in social networks, browse the Internet and call up with loved ones.
So, in the fourth-generation cellular network, the device works quite fast. He immediately "clings" tocoating. This, taking into account the price of the device, is even a little surprising in a pleasant way, of course. The signal indicator shows impressive information. In general, from the third to the fourth generation and back, the device switches very cheerfully. And it really pleases. It is clear that in this case there can be no complaints about the quality of data transmission. No problem here.
Wireless & Speakers
The sensitivity of the Wi-Fi module is at a high level, there are no complaints about it. Pleased with the fast and accurate work of GPS. There is an add-on A-GPS, once again facilitating the work with satellite maps of the area. Together with a good “hook” of the smartphone for the coverage of cellular networks, these parameters provide an excellent opportunity to use the device as a communicator. The radio part is well done, you can't argue with that.
As for the sound, this part of the subject of our today's review is the very fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey. It becomes a kind of rehabilitation. The multimedia speaker is far from perfect. Hissing, crackling - these are its main shortcomings. There is nothing more to highlight, but this “sweet couple” is enough, as they say, for the eyes. Probably, Alcatel should have gone in this direction with an eye to the ingenious solutions of Beeline, where there is no multimedia speaker, and its role is played by a universal hearing aid.
Reviews
So, what can people who have purchased this phone model tell us? Among the shortcomings, they highlight the not very convenient location of the buttons. It is canceled out by the fact thatYou quickly get used to such nuances. But you won’t get used to the fact that the screen is not made as high quality as you would like. With that modern stuffing that is presented in the device, the display seems to be something completely inappropriate. But there are no complaints about the filling of the communication plan and the camera. The communication unit works smartly and efficiently, which makes this Alcatel model an excellent solution for those who like long “gatherings” on the Internet.
