Alcatel Onetouch, the joint venture between France's Alcatel and China's TCL, has been a background player in the Indian market for a while now. Several other Chinese companies have entered and made big splashes - not all have sustained their momentum, but Alcatel has popped up every now and then with a new release, reminding us that it's here.
The Alcatel Flash 2 looks much more expensive than it is, thanks to its bold styling and impressive material and construction quality. It does have some nice features, especially its unencumbered software UI and solid battery life, but other aspects are disappointing. The cameras, which Alcatel touts as a major feature, were far less capable than competing phones at this price. The Flash 2 doesn't break any new ground but is a decent choice for those who prioritise style.
Brand | Alcatel |
Model | Flash 2 |
Price in India | ₹19,500 |
Release date | September 2015 |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 145.80 x 70.40 x 8.99 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 3000 |
Removable battery | No |
Colours | Volcanic Grey, Mica White |
SAR value | 0.36 |
Screen size (inches) | 5.00 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 720x1280 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 294 |
Processor | 1.3GHz octa-core |
Processor make | MediaTek MT6753 |
RAM | 2GB |
Internal storage | 16GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 128 |
Rear camera | 13-megapixel |
Rear flash | LED |
Front camera | 5-megapixel |
Operating system | Android 5.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.00 |
NFC | No |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | Yes |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | No |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | No |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |