Alcatel Hero 8
Alcatel Hero 8

The Alcatel Hero 8 was announced in 2014, September. Released 2014, December With 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~72.8% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm) and running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 4060 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, September. Released 2014, December
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 209 x 122 x 7.3 mm (8.23 x 4.80 x 0.29 in)
  • Weight: 310 g (10.93 oz)
  • SIM: Micro-SIM
  • Note: Stylus

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~72.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
  • Protection: Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT8392 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU: Mali-450MP4

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2 MP
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

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: Yes
  • Infrared port: Yes
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 4060 mAh, non-removable

Misc

  • Colors: Dark Gray
  • Price: About 280 EUR