Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2
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It was thought that Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is the stylish ever phone released in market but this illusion was proven wrong when the Alcatel released its new flagship OneTouch Hero 2 which is the second handset in its phablet line. Large screen devices like Nexus 6, Huawei Ascend Mate 7 and Galaxy Note 4 are those devices that have 6inch screen but now there is another addition to this line which is OneTouch Hero2. Alcatel devices are best known especially in Europe as it has been originated from France. This device is a real threat to many of the big names.
Features and Specifications
The display screen is 6-inch using full IPS touchscreen technology with the support of dragontrail glass. The handset has been supported by 2.0GHz Octa core processor and the heaviest RAM of 2GB and the OS is Android v4.4 KitKat. The internal storage is 16GB which is extendable up to 32GB using microSD card. The rear camera is 13MP with LED light using special sensors like video stabilization and optical image sensor while the front camera is 5MP. The battery is 3100mAh and the connectivity features included are GPS, NFC, microUSB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, GSM, 3G/4G.
Design and Quality
OneTouch Hero2 is little on the bulky side and weighs 175g. It is made up of aluminum and feels quite stylish and slim. Quite a large space has been given to the display as the bezels and the bottom/top spaces are too limited. There is all aluminum along all the sides and there is plastic on the back. Towards the right is the microSD card tray along with the power button and the volume rocker. Towards the bottom are the speaker’s grills which are two in number, the microUSB port along with the stylus holder. While nothing has been there on the left side which is only preserved for the SIM card tray. On the top is the 3.5mm headset jack along with the IR blaster. At the back is the rear camera, the flash light and the special connectors for MagicFlip covers. The back of the device is fingerprint proof. The stylus provided is easily accessible and works perfectly fine with the screen and the handset also has some apps pre-installed which are specifically for the stylus like Fast Maths and Sketch Mate.
OS and Tech
The OS installed on it is Android v4.4 KitKat and above it is the customized Alcatel OneTouch. The company has its own icons and graphics giving good effect and the friendly user interface. The OS is quite latest to provide excellent level of multitasking and the powerful processor gives nice performance to the device.
Camera and Multimedia
The rear camera is 13MP which is an excellent one and gives enhanced experience of viewing pictures or videos on the 6inch large screen. It helps in taking photos quickly and the color reproduction is also amazing. It doesn’t even overexpose the shots. The camera is very simple to be used. The video recording with this camera is also very interesting and the videos generated are also of high quality. The front camera is of 5MP and is serving its purpose very well when it is used for the selfies and video conferencing.
Battery and Memory
The weakest point of this handset is the battery. Though it has 3100mAh battery life but it is not even enough to keep this handset working the whole day. This requires recharging during the day. The large screen and heavy apps may eat up its energy quickly and it requires quite a lot of time to get recharged completely. The RAM is heavy here i.e. 2GB and the internal memory is 16GB and is easily expandable up to 32GB using microSD card. This much memory is quite enough for any user.
Pros and Cons
For pros:
· Excellent and vibrant display
· Stylus available
· MagicFlip covers
· Powerful camera
· Extended memory
For cons:
· Less battery life
· Non-removable battery
Verdict
Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2 is one of the best devices available in the market. The design of the phone is very impressive and makes it very comfortable to be handled in single hand. The processor provided to it is quite fast and the fastest response UI is embedded in it. The camera performance is more than interesting and the quality of pictures is also great. All the apps including the OS are also nice but the only issue with this device is the battery life. The large screen and the apps eat up the battery to early and there is no specific mechanism to preserve the energy. If the battery is not a point of concern to someone, then this device is the perfect choice for such individuals. This device is giving good competition to all its rivals and competitors.