Overall Score
28.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5274)28.5
Performance(#5659)48.1
Camera(#5191)35.2
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4165)26.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5794)38.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring alcatel Hero
Short Review
- The Alcatel Hero features a large 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 367 ppi.
- Its build dimensions are 158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm, weighing 177.6g, and it is available in black and white colors.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 2GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The device offers 8GB of internal storage for single SIM and 16GB for dual SIM configurations.
- The rear camera is 13 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP.
- Battery capacity stands at 3400 mAh, but it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The software runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), which is relatively outdated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Special features include dual-band Wi-Fi and the presence of a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Alcatel Hero provides a functional experience with basic specifications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionOleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544
Memory8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video720p
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3400 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)
Weight177.6 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity