Alcatel Pixi 4 6-inch Phablet: Sleek Meets Affordability

Alcatel Pixi 4 smartphone family, comprising the 5-inch and the 6-inchspecs, was recently introduced to the Nigerian market. Big News takes a look at what these devices offer as we go hands on with the Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) phablet device.

Key Specs
Display - 6.00-inch; Processor – 1.1GHz; Front Camera – 5-megapixelRear Camera – 8-megapixel; The camera is rated B+.; Resolution – 720x1280 pixels; RAM – 1GB; OS–Android 6.0; Storage – 8GB; Rear Camera – 8-megapixel; Battery capacity – 2580mAh

Overview
The device comes with a 6.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 pixels by 1280 pixels which is rated A.

It runs Android 6.0 marshmallow which is the newest Android version available and is powered by a 2580mAh non removable battery in a unibody that feels sleek in the hands.

The Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) phablet is a dual SIM smartphone. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor.

The Alcatel Pixi 4 phablet is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor and it comes with 1GB of RAM. The phone packs 8GB of internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card.

Camera
This phabletis designed with Alcatel’s mission of making premium devices affordable. It comes with an 8-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel selfie camera for those who are in love with selfies. Rated B+, the camera can capture 1080p high definition video with its primary camera.

Battery
Rated A-. The Pixi 4 (6) has a talk time of 15 hours which is average for phones released in 2016. In terms of battery capacity, which is the actual electric charge the battery holds, this phone can hold 2,580 mAh.

Dimension and Design
The phone's body is 165.00 mm high, 83.80 mm wide, and has a depth of 8.30 mm. It is much thinner than an average smartphone which gives it a uniqueness that that trendy users will love.

CPU &RAM (Processor and Memory)
The Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) houses a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 system on a chip. Its CPU runs at 1.1 GHz, which is a bit slower than average for a mobile CPU. It comes with 1 GB of RAM.

Verdict
Selling for less than N40,000 (based on stores and bargaining power), the Alcatel Pixi 4 (6) is surly an affordable work tool that will be very useful for SMEs and entrepreneurs who want to work on the go. The huge screen ensures that it functions perfectly as a general purpose smartphone especially for busy executives who cannot afford to use a tablet or a laptop on the move. The makers- Alcatel has put a lot of innovation into this affordable phablet and with its Android OS should attract mobile phone enthusiasts who want quality at an affordable price. Its sleek and slim design gives it the swag that trendy users expect from a product that complements their lifestyle. The Pixi 4 (6) is a reliable phablet that would guarantee users real value for the money. Big News gives this device a 4-star rating.