HONG KONG, January 6, 2015 /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
"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 |
DISPLAY |
3.5'' HVGA (320x480), TFT 262K color display Capacitive touch screen with gesture |
OS |
Android KitKat 4.4 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
CHIPSET |
MT6572M |
OTHERS |
G-sensor, Dual SIM (optional), Handsfree, FM Radio, Smart Torch, 1 finger zoom, Pre-embedded apps, Mini apps |
Technical specifications - PIXI 3 (4")
DIMENSIONS |
121.6 x 64.4 x 11.6mm (3G) 121.3 x 64.2 x 11.6mm (4G) |
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) |
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 |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
Technical specifications - PIXI 3 (5")
DIMENSIONS |
141 x 71.5x 9.95 mm |
DISPLAY |
5'' FWVGA (854x480), TFT 16m color display Capacitive touch screen with gesture Miravision technologie (3G) |
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) |
Media Contacts
Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH - Global
+852 3180 2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com
Jason Gerdon - ALCATEL ONETOUCH - N. America
+1 949 245 9913 - jason.gerdon@alcatelonetouch.com
Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations
+33 1 53 67 12 91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com
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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