Are you looking for an entry-level mobile? Alcatel started 2019 with a new generation of the 1X, a mobile with good features and a moderate price , Alcatel's input terminal has a double camera, a screen with HD + resolution and a price that does not exceed 120 euros. We tell you the 5 best features of this Alcatel 1X 2019.
An advanced camera
The Alcatel 1X has a dual main sensor. The first lens has a resolution of 13 megapixels (16 megapixels interpolated) , it is the one that is responsible for taking normal photographs. The second, with a resolution of 2 megapixels, has a depth of field sensor. Both lenses allow you to take pictures with the popular blur mode. A very well done portrait. Also in real time. Therefore, you will be able to see the results even before you shoot the photograph.
The Alcatel 1X also allows you to adjust the degree of blur. It is done via a dedicated button in the camera app. We just have to go to the mode called 'portrait', it is accessed by sliding down in the camera application. Once the mode is selected, you can adjust the degree of blur using the aperture icon at the bottom. There you can select a wider focal length, for a greater blur effect, or a more closed one to get more detail in the background.
The Alcatel 1X has its own camera app that is very intuitive and with different modes. It has the automatic, where the camera adjusts the parameters automatically. It also includes a panoramic mode, to take more open photographs of landscapes, buildings or group photos. There are different filters in the camera and a very interesting mode: painting with light, which allows us to take more artistic photographs with greater detail in the lights.
The results with the double camera are very good, we get a blur effect with good detail and color. Images captured with the main lens have a good dynamic range and rendering of objects . The 5 megapixel front camera is very bright. In addition, we can choose the aspect ratio of the image, with narrower or elongated formats, to view on the screen.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET ALCATEL 1X 2019
| screen | 5.5 inches with HD + resolution of 720 x 1,440 pixels |
| Main chamber | 13 MP (interpolated to 16 MP) + 2 MP, LED Flash, 1080p 30fps Video |
| Camera for selfies | 5 MP (interpolated to 8 MP), On-screen Flash, 720p 30fps Video |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Extension | Micro SD up to 128GB |
| Processor and RAM | MediaTek MT6739WW (quad core up to 1.5 GHz), 2 GB RAM |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Connections | Micro USB, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, GPS |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| Design | Scratch and slip resistant textured finish, Colors: black and blue |
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 68.8 x 8.3mm, 130 grams |
| Featured Features | Face Key facial recognition |
| Release date | First quarter 2019 |
| Price | 120 euros |
Comfortable and modern design
The Alcatel 1X has a compact design, with dimensions of 146.3 x 68.8 and only 8.3 millimeters thick. It has a polycarbonate back with a non-slip finish, which is also very pleasant to the touch. This effect also extends to the sides, allowing us a better grip on the device. On the back is its double camera, accompanied by an LED flash and the company logo at the bottom . In the lower frame is the main speaker and the micro USB connection for charging and file transfer. In the upper area a headphone jack. The entire keypad is on the right side. The left side is reserved for the Slot that includes the SIM and micro SD tray.
The front of the Alcatel 1X 2019 has minimal frames and a wide screen. At the top is the speaker for calls, a camera for selfies and a notification LED . This can be customized in the system settings, choosing which applications can use this notification LED. On the lower chin, there is nothing, the buttons are directly on the screen.
A full screen
The Alcatel 1X has a 5.5-inch screen with HD + resolution (720 x 1440 pixels). It is one of the few terminals that have a compact screen. Also, with a widescreen 18: 9 format. This aspect ratio offers an 'all screen' feeling when viewing multimedia content. 18: 9 is used in the movie industry, and there is a lot of content on Netflix , and even YouTube in that format . In this way, when viewing these videos on the device, the screen will be covered by the image, without any type of black stripe. The camera also allows recording in panoramic format so that we can later view it on the device.
The Alcatel 1X screen is IPS and includes MiraVision technology , which offers a better calibration in the image and adapts the tones and colors of the content automatically. This is complemented by different image modes, such as the standard, which selects the colors automatically, the Vivid mode, which slightly saturates them and a user mode, where you can automatically choose the different parameters, such as saturation, brightness, sharpness, dynamic contrast etc.
The display options of the Alcatel 1X.
What more options do we find on the screen of this terminal? We can choose the display size of the text and other elements of the interface . Also, a way to use the device with one hand. If we activate this option, we can adapt the interface to a single hand by pressing the Home button twice. In this way, the screen will move to one side to reach all the edges and display the notification panel with your finger.
Last but not least, the Alcatel 1X panel has a read mode. Change the cool tones on the screen to more yellowish tones to avoid eyestrain. This mode, accessible from the system settings, can be programmed or enabled automatically. In addition, we can choose the color temperature. If we want more yellow tones, we slide towards the 'warmer' option. Otherwise we have to move the point to the side that says 'less warm'.
Face unlock
One of the most interesting features of the 2019 mobiles is facial recognition, an alternative to the fingerprint reader used by many high-end devices. the Alcatel 1x 2019 dispenses with the fingerprint reader, but incorporates facial recognition that works very well . The front camera is capable of recognizing our face with up to 106 facial points and unlocking the device practically instantly. It works in any type of condition, even in low light situations.
Face unlock is configured through the device settings. First of all, it will be necessary to choose an unlock code or pattern to use as an alternative method if necessary. The system will ask us if we want to show notifications on the screen when the terminal is locked or not show any notification . Afterwards, the camera will scan our face and save the facial data to check them when we try to unlock the device.
We can also select the option to unlock the screen without having to slide. So we will only have to turn on the panel for facial recognition to work.
Price for all
Last but not least: its price. The Alcatel 1X has an economic price of 120 euros . Fits all pockets. It is a perfect mobile for those looking for a compact screen, a comfortable design and an advanced camera with which to take photos with a blur effect.