Overall Score
30.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#4875)30.6
Performance(#5084)52.8
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3621)53.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring alcatel Pulsemix
Short Review
- The Alcatel Pulsemix features a compact design with dimensions of 146.1 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 145.7g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6738 chipset, a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking and app usage.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for simple selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2800 mAh capacity, although it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a straightforward user experience without additional software bloat.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and a USB Type-C port, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in a Metal Black color, providing a sleek appearance.
- It does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Alcatel Pulsemix is a basic smartphone suitable for everyday tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor North America, Cricket
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6738
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T860MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions146.1 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight145.7 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMetal Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C, magnetic connector
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass