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Alcatel One Touch Premiere review

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Alcatel One Touch Premiere
Alcatel One Touch Premiere
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In the low-end Android smartphone segment, phones with touchscreen displays and hardware QWERTY keyboards are quite common. And the Alcatel One Touch Premiere smartphone, which first became available through U.S. Cellular, fits right in. It comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread pre-installed like many other entry-level models, and it can be purchased at a very affordable price point.

The Premiere’s hardware keyboard is located right underneath its 2.8-inch QVGA display. It uses an unconventional design for its shortcut keys but otherwise, it looks just like any other keyboard-toting touchscreen handset. Since it’s an entry-level model, it features entry-level specs like a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and support for 3G data as well as microSD cards.

Based on its list of specs, it’s easy to see that the Premiere lacks many of today’s latest smartphone features. But this is understandable given its price. Most reviews note that it can be quite disappointing because of its limited features, but it’s still worth a look due to it being one of the most affordable models available through U.S. Cellular.

Need to Know: Alcatel One Touch Premiere

1. Hardware QWERTY keyboard. (The Good)

2. Affordable price. (The Good)

3. Small and low-resolution touchscreen. (The Bad)

4. Runs an older version of Android. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
600 MHz
Processor
Processor
600 MHz
2.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.8"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
1300 mAh
Battery



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Alcatel backs up the One Touch Premiere with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your One Touch Premiere has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Alcatel support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Alcatel's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
2.8"

The Alcatel One Touch Premiere's screen size is 2.8 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
600 MHz

There is a Qualcomm MSM7227 600 MHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
2+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 2+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
No

Internal memory is No. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1300mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1300 mAh battery. Alcatel's performance ratings are 17.5 days standby time.

One Touch Premiere Specs

Overview
Release Date August 15, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm MSM7227 600 MHz
Internal Storage No
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.24 W/kg
Body: 1.22 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Geotagging, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 262k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 2.8 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1300 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 17.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.9 x 5.8 x 1.3 cm (4.7 x 2.3 x 0.5 in)
Weight 122 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type QWERTY
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS
ROM: 512MB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voicemail Key: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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