Alcatel Hero
Alcatel Hero

The Alcatel Hero was announced in 2013, September. Released 2014, January With 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~77.7% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) and running Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. video, while the Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2013, September. Released 2014, January
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 177.6 g (6.24 oz)
  • SIM: Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Note: Stylus

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 6.0 inches, 99.2 cm2 (~77.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
  • Protection: Oleophobic coating

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU: PowerVR SGX544

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 13 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2 MP
  • Video: 720p

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White
  • Price: About 370 EUR