Russian buyers have long been familiar with Alcatel products. There is a wide range of mobile devices from this company on the market. Unfortunately, they are not sales leaders, but they have their own audience. This article will provide a review of the Alcatel phone One Touch Hero." Let's take a closer look at its features and technical characteristics. We will also provide customer reviews about this device.

Equipment

This phone model is packaged in a small white box. The name of the device is presented on its front panel. Under the cover there is a plastic substrate in which the smartphone itself lies. The manufacturer, having chosen a laconic design, wanted to show that this model does not need flashy advertising. Note that this solution is currently used by most manufacturers.

What else is in the box besides the phone? Alcatel One Touch Hero"? As mentioned above, there is a plastic backing at the top. It ensures safe transportation of the device. The charger is located directly underneath it. It is of a modern format, consists of a power supply (adapter) and a removable USB cable. The manufacturer also provided the buyer with a branded book case and a stereo headset. However, the latter is entry level. In addition to these accessories, the box contains instructions, a certificate and a warranty card.

Appearance

The Alcatel One Touch Hero smartphone is a typical mobile device. Considering that it has a 6-inch screen, the dimensions of the device are accordingly quite large. As for the height of the case, it is almost 159 mm. Thanks to its width of 80.6 mm, the device looks proportional. This model received most positive reviews due to its small thickness. The case is quite narrow - only 8.5 mm. As for the weight of the smartphone, it is in the average range (150 g). The designers of this company, despite its rather large size, were able to create a convenient device, therefore, according to many buyers, they can safely be proud of it. When interacting with the phone, the user does not feel discomfort. The device fits well in the hand. It is convenient to use.

The layout of the controls is standard. On the front panel, in the upper part, there is a front camera, a sensor, and a speaker hole. There are three touch keys below the screen. On the back panel, engineers placed the main camera lens, flash and noise-canceling microphone. All three of these elements are at the top. Below them is the name of the One Touch line. At the bottom there is a large output speaker hole. There is also a magnet that is designed to attach the cover case. At the bottom of the case there is a small recess used for the stylus. On the right side there is a connector for installing micro SIM cards. Below it is the lock key. There is also a rocker for adjusting the volume. Many users paid attention to its location. Due to the fact that it is located under the lock key, out of habit they constantly touch it.

On the left side there is a slot into which memory cards are installed. A standard port for connecting audio devices is located on the top end of the case. On the opposite side there is a microUSB connector.

Please note that the manufacturer used matte plastic. Thanks to him, the body turned out to be non-marking. It does not slip in your hands, so the risk of accidental falls is reduced to a minimum.

Screen Specifications

Most of the positive reviews were addressed to the screen characteristics of the Alcatel One Touch Hero. It is ideal for those users who prefer smartphones with large displays. This model has a 6-inch screen with enough high resolution Full HD. It is based on a high-quality IPS matrix. It is worth noting that the manufacturer outperformed competing companies in this model, since such characteristics were still new for mid-level devices.

The designers also worried about protecting the display. It is covered with DragonTrail glass. Due to the fact that it is coated with a special oleophobic coating, users will not have problems with the accumulation of fingerprints.

The IPS matrix provides wide viewing angles. There are no problems with brightness. The smartphone is convenient to use both in a dark room and outdoors in bright sunshine. If necessary, in the settings you can select brightness adjustment in automatic mode. There is a multi-touch function, which is designed for 5 touches made simultaneously.

A huge advantage for this phone model is the thin screen frame. Its width is about 2 mm. This gives the impression that the screen completely occupies the entire space of the front panel.

Autonomy

The Alcatel One Touch Hero phone also has decent results according to the criterion battery life. The manufacturer used a lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 3400 milliamps per hour. It is worth noting that such a battery provides at least 18 hours of talk time. For those who like to listen to music, this device is perfect, since the battery in this state will last for 24 hours. If you put your smartphone in standby mode, you can count on approximately 500 hours of operation.

In their reviews, users 100% agree with the characteristics presented by the manufacturer. If the device is used in combined mode, then it will need to be charged no more than once every two days. If you reduce the load, you can achieve an increase in time by 24 hours or even more. In order to restore the battery life, it will take about 3.5 hours.

Performance

The “heart” of “Alcatel One Touch Hero” was Chinese processor MediaTek. Model MT6589 operates at a frequency of 1500 megahertz. Thanks to this indicator, this chipset well deserves the Turbo title. It is based on four computing modules. The type of each is Cortex-A7. The main processor is paired with a PowerVR SGX544 MP graphics accelerator.

Users noticed that there are no impossible tasks for this smartphone. It copes well with all resource-intensive applications, and also easily runs “heavy” games. This result was achieved due to the fact that the manufacturer integrated 2 GB random access memory. The system takes up about half. The rest is for the user's needs. Considering that there are two modifications on sale, the amount of integrated memory will be different. The device, which only works with one SIM, has 8 GB installed. But a dual-SIM device has twice as much memory.

Camera

The manufacturer used a 13-megapixel sensor as the main optics module of the Alcatel One Touch Hero. There is a flash and autofocus. However, as users have noticed, the quality of the images is not up to the stated level. This shows up in poor detail. Achieve best quality It doesn’t work even during the day, in good lighting.

The front module also did not please users. Unfortunately, the selfie camera uses a 2 megapixel sensor. There is no need to talk about the quality of these pictures. Naturally, noise, blur, and poor color rendition are clearly visible in the frame.

Software and basic settings

Android version 4.2 is installed on board this device. Naturally, at present this operating system is already considered very outdated. But do not forget that in Russia this model went on sale at the end of 2013. At that time, such equipment was considered relevant. The main advantage of this device is that the manufacturer used its own on top of the operating system shell software. It is quite convenient and has a beautiful interface.

When you turn on Alcatel One Touch for the first time, settings can be made through a special application. It's called the Setup Wizard. Here you are asked to select a language, activate the keyboard, set the current date and time, and also, if desired, configure account Google. After this, a window appears on the main screen in which “Ready!” will be written in large letters. After confirmation, the device is completely ready for use. For those who have already dealt with the new shell from Alcatel, you can skip this step and configure the phone manually.

Alcatel One Touch: reviews

What conclusions arise after studying the characteristics of this phone model? Note that users did not have any serious comments about this device. Positive feedback The following features were noted:

  • excellent connection quality;
  • high speaker volume;
  • excellent vibration alert;
  • speech transmission without distortion.

As for performance, it also did not disappoint. The device copes well with all modern tasks. Many laudatory comments were made about the screen. Its characteristics are undeniably impressive.

However, not only the benefits were found by users. Like many other models, the One Touch Hero is not without its drawbacks. These include:

  • quite high cost (at the start of sales about 16,000 rubles);
  • low camera resolution.

Perhaps these are the most significant disadvantages of this model.

The area of ​​activity of the French company Alcatel is release software, computer and telecommunications equipment, and the development of communication networks. Phone production for a long time the company was not involved. Only in 2004, a division of this brand merged with the division of the famous Chinese company TCL that produced this product. Thus, an enterprise called TCL & Alcatel Mobile Phone was born, and the production of these devices in China began with it.
Since 2005, all Alcatel smartphones have been products of TCT Mobile. Their products are of excellent quality among similar devices price category. They have a stylish design, pretty good characteristics, and with each new model They use increasingly advanced new technologies. For example, telephone Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra is presented as the thinnest this moment smartphone all over the world.
In our online store you can buy an inexpensive Alcatel phone in Moscow. The lineup This brand in the catalog on the website starts at a ridiculous price - 590 rubles. Due to the fact that the store has special discounts bonus program, you have the opportunity to purchase the device with necessary characteristics at a very low price. We also quite often hold various promotions and sell out various models from our warehouse.

Alcatel smartphones are compact, ergonomic devices created by a large French-American company. They are distinguished by their bright design and multifunctionality. The brand presents a line of models in different price segments.

The devices support a variety of GSM standards at low and high frequencies, allowing you to make and receive calls anywhere in the world. Thanks to the built-in browser and 3G support, you can install some instant messengers and applications for communication in in social networks. You can also use your phone as a convenient navigator: the devices are equipped with a global positioning system and an advanced energy-intensive A-GPS system.

Upgraded versions of Alcatel smartphones support the LTE Internet communication standard and provide contactless connection of devices and transmission of data from one to another at speeds of up to 173 Mbit/s. A convenient and intuitive interface facilitates the operation of the device. Interesting games and useful applications will make your leisure time more varied.

Mobile Alcatel phones equipped with a high resolution camera. By expanding the device’s RAM using memory cards such as microSD, microSDHC, you can create an entire archive of impressive photos and videos. The MP3 player has the ability to set your favorite melody as a ringtone.

Thanks to powerful lithium-ion batteries, holding a charge for a long time, you can remain in uninterrupted talk mode for up to 36 hours. A “smart” energy saving system will ensure proper energy consumption and user comfort.

Contents of delivery:

  • Telephone
  • Battery
  • Charger
  • Stereo headset
  • USB cable

Alcatel presented a nice smartphone with a simple but memorable name One Touch Star. This device stands out among other similar devices due to its high-quality display matrix, since it is made using AMOLED technology. This means you'll get a screen with vibrant colors and the deepest possible black levels.

Otherwise, the Star is quite typical: a MediaTek MT6577 chipset with two 1 GHz processors, 512 MB of RAM, a good five-megapixel camera with the ability to record HD videos with stereo sound, two slots for installing SIM cards, and a slot for a memory card, wireless technologists Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, FM radio and more.

The smartphone is now exclusively sold in retail network MTS at a price of 8,490 rubles and so far only in gray color.

Design, dimensions, control elements

I won’t lie and say frankly that the appearance of One Touch Star almost completely copies the “Apple” one. iPhone phone 4/4S: the same body shape, dark front panel and light sides, the same location of the headphone jack, USB and microphone, power button (even the shape was repeated). In general, you get the complete feeling that you are holding in your hands the fourth iPhone, only made of plastic. Someone will be indignant about this, but personally I don’t see anything wrong with this, let other companies copy well-known brand devices, but the quality of workmanship should not suffer. Fortunately, everything is great with Star in this regard!

As mentioned earlier, the front panel is black, the lower and upper parts practically merge with the screen. Surface protected by Corning glass Gorilla Glass! Additional protection can be considered a thin and small side, protruding above the surface by one millimeter along the perimeter. Fingerprints are noticeable on the screen and can be erased quite easily.


The edging is made of semi-gloss plastic of light gray color, similar to metal. Towards the center on the right and left it narrows slightly, creating a visual effect of thinning the body. The quality of the plastic is good; at least after a month of active use, one shallow scratch appeared on the bottom end.

The lid is also made of semi-gloss dark gray plastic. It is thin, but flexible, like... Samsung Galaxy S3 or S4. Fingerprints on the panel are invisible. Unfortunately, for now Russian market There is only one color option available – grey. The company's website presents models in pink, silver and white. Quite bright and nice colors. I hope that as soon as the exclusive at MTS passes, devices of these colors will appear in other stores.




The Alcatel One Touch Star smartphone is very compact - 117x60x9.7 mm, weighs only 119 grams - it even fits in a summer shirt pocket, this is especially important now. The Alcatel feels great in the hand thanks to its smooth corners and sloping back surface.


In general, the “Star” is put together well, but in my sample the panel on the back right side came off slightly, and the body creaked a little when pressed.

The front camera, two sensors - lighting and proximity - are located on the front panel. Next to them is an indicator of missed events (flashing or glowing white) and a speech speaker. It has a high enough volume to comfortably hear your interlocutor on the street. The intelligibility is good, the timbre is pleasant, although a little low-frequency. There is no echo or rattling during a call.


Below the screen there are three touch buttons: “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. Interestingly, the last button performs not only a call function context menu, but also displays a list of previously launched applications. Without backlighting, the keys are invisible, but with backlighting they are visible even in bright sunshine.

At the bottom there is a microUSB and a microphone; there are no elements on the right. On the left is a thin and flat volume rocker key, which is not very convenient to use due to the fact that it is practically recessed into the body.



On top there is a standard 3.5 mm audio output and a small button to turn the phone on/off.


On the back surface of the device there is a camera eye framed by a chrome insert, a speaker covered with a metal mesh, a flash and a second microphone for noise reduction during a conversation and recording stereo sound when shooting videos.


In order to remove the cover, it must be hooked onto the notch on the bottom edge. On the left there is a slot for installing a microSD memory card, on the right there are two slots SIM1 (2G/3G) and SIM2 (2G only). It is noteworthy that in this smartphone Not standard mini-SIM (25x15x0.76 mm) are used, but micro-SIM (15x12x0.76 mm), i.e. the same as, for example, in Samsung Galaxy S3/4, HTC One, Meizu MX2, iPhone 4/4S and others. So, be careful!




Alcatel Star and Meizu MX2


Alcatel Star and HTC One


Alcatel Star and Meizu MX


Display

The One Touch Star device is equipped with a screen with a small diagonal of 4 inches, the resolution is standard for budget smartphones– 480x800 pixels, density is 233 pixels per inch. However, despite the high density, we must not forget that the matrix is ​​made using AMOLED technology, so there is a clearly visible special pixel arrangement - PenTile. This technology has both pros and cons, I think it’s not worth describing them, since we considered many models with a similar matrix.

Despite the small diagonal by modern standards, the touch layer supports as many as 10 simultaneous touches! Sensitivity is good.

The brightness and saturation of colors are high; at tilt angles, color rendition is slightly disrupted: the picture takes on coldish shades. The settings are standard.

Alcatel One Touch Star screen viewing angles

Battery

A removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh, 3.7 V, 5.6 Wh is installed. Model – TLiB32A.


The manufacturer claims that the phone should last up to 400 hours in standby mode, and up to 10 hours in talk mode.

With a load of 20-30 minutes of calls per day, about 2 hours of listening to music, 3-4 hours of 3G Internet, the battery was discharged in 6-7 hours. Only when playing music, the battery lasts a little less than 25 hours, only when watching video (maximum brightness, maximum volume in headphones, resolution 800x480) - 4 hours 40 minutes.

Output current network adapter quite large (1 A), so it charges the Stara battery in just 1.5 hours.

Communication capabilities

The smartphone works in cellular networks 2G (850/900/1800/1900 MHz, both SIM cards) and 3G (900/2100 MHz, SIM1 slot only). Speed ​​HSDPA – up to 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA – 5.76 Mbit/s.

Instead of the names SIM1/SIM2, you can set your own, for example, “Corporate” or “For the Internet”.

The maximum permissible SAR tested on this phone model is:

  • When used near the head (UMTS 2100 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth): 0.461 W/kg
  • When worn on the body (GSM 900 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth): 0.637 W/kg

Available Bluetooth version 4.0 (A2DP) for file and voice transfer. Present wireless connection Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct). The device can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot). In “Settings” there is a special item “Modem mode”, which contains: “ USB connection" and "Point Wi-Fi access", as well as access point and Bluetooth modem settings. USB 2.0 (HighSpeed) is used to “transport” files and synchronize data.

During the entire period of operation, there were no network dropouts, Wi-Fi worked stably, and when using a Bluetooth headset, everything was fine.

Memory and memory card

The smartphone has only 512 MB of RAM. At the moment, this quantity is not that small, but for 8,000 – 9,000 rubles there are already devices with 1 GB of RAM. On average, out of 512 MB on Star, just under 200 MB is available.

The device has 4 GB of internal Flash memory, of which about 2.5 GB is free. In the “Storage” section you can select where applications will be installed: SD card or inner memory. The gadget supports memory cards up to 32 GB.

Camera

This device has two cameras: one main 5 MP with autofocus, the other front 0.3 MP without autofocus. There is a single-section flash. The maximum photo resolution is 2560x1920 pixels, video resolution is 1280x720 pixels at 30 frames per second, regardless of lighting level.

The quality of the photos is more or less adequate for the price of the smartphone. There is only one drawback - not very clear photographs taken with long distance; Portrait and macro photography come out great. Focus is fast and accurate, white balance is slightly off.

It shoots video in HD resolution, the picture quality is average, but autofocus works correctly, and the number of frames does not drop. The sound, as always for MTK6577, is poor due to overloads, but stereo.

The camera interface looks pretty much the same as on any other MediaTek-based device.

Photo and video camera settings:

  • Shooting mode
  • Exposition
  • White balance
  • Shooting modes (normal, HDR, auto detection, portrait, smile, best shot, bracketing, panorama)
  • Net
  • Geotags
  • Shutter sound
  • Timer
  • Photo size
  • ISO (auto, 100, 200, 400)
  • Microphone
  • Electronic stabilization
  • Duration
  • Quality

EXIF information from a photo file

Video file characteristics:

  • Format: 3GP
  • Video codec: MPEG-4 Visual, 12,000 Kbps
  • Resolution: 1280x720 30 fps
  • Audio codec: AAC, 128 Kbps
  • Channels: 2 channels, 16 KHz

Sample photos:

Photo from video:

Performance and Software Platform

I will not talk for a long time about the speed of the device or describe the behavior in detail, since it uses the well-known Taiwanese chipset MediaTek TM6577 - 2 cores of 1 GHz, graphics accelerator - PowerVR SGX531. Below is a short Technical information and performance tests.

Contents of delivery:

  • Telephone
  • Battery
  • Charger
  • Stereo headset
  • USB cable
  • User manual and warranty card

Positioning

At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Alcatel presented a line of bright, lightweight and inexpensive devices under the general name POP. The older model was named x’POP and boasts multi-colored lids, a large 4.5-inch screen and a relatively high qHD resolution. The average s’POP is quite miniature and simple, it stands out among the gray mass of smartphones except for its multi-colored panels and the presence of fresh Android versions 4.1. There is also t'POP - an analogue of s'POP, but it does not have a front camera, only 256 MB of RAM, and the OS version is ancient - 2.3.

Only s’POP and x’POP have reached Russia so far. They will be sold only in MegaFon communication stores. The price for the older model is 7,000 rubles, for the younger one – 4,000 rubles. I will review s’POP - one of the most affordable smartphones on Android OS 4.1.

Design, dimensions, control elements

Appearance The device is very simple, but at the same time the design is quite ergonomic. The shape is rectangular, the upper and lower ends are slightly convex and slightly rounded. Dimensions (115x61x12 mm) and weight (122 grams) allow the phone to fit in any pocket, including the chest, s’POP can easily find a place even in small handbags (clutches). The device is comfortable and fits well in the hand thanks to the sloping edges and miniature body.

The thin edging around the perimeter is made of black glossy plastic. Back covers There are several color options: black, white and red. At least these are the “colors” that are available in Russia. In all cases, the plastic coating is “soft-touch” - a velvety material on which there are practically no traces of fingerprints.


The screen is not protected by glass, so if necessary, take care of purchasing a special protective film, as scratches and abrasions quickly appear on the display.


The smartphone is assembled well: it does not creak or play, but when you press on the central area of ​​the back side, it bends slightly towards the battery. When squeezed strongly in the hand, the body does not crunch.

On the front panel at the top there is an indicator of missed events, next to it is the front camera. There is also a light and proximity sensor and a speech speaker. It has an average volume, the interlocutor can be heard clearly, mostly medium and high frequencies. At maximum volume it does not wheeze, there is no echo. The only thing I didn’t like was how the volume is automatically adjusted: if the person on the other end says something loudly, you will hear a very sharp sound in the speaker.


Below the screen are “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. They are made with translucent white paint; there is a backlight, but it is very dim. There is a microphone under the “Back” button.


On the left is a thin volume rocker key (chromed plastic), slightly raised above the body, and on the right is a camera activation button of the same type. Unfortunately, it doesn't launch the Camera app if the screen is locked.



At the bottom there is a microUSB without a plug, at the top there is a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones or a headset, and an on/off button. The pressure is soft, the stroke is small.



Camera module framed by a chrome-plated plastic insert, a second microphone for noise reduction during calls and a speaker speakerphone are located on the back side at the top.


To open the cover, you need to pry it on the notch on the lower left corner. Below it is a battery, and even lower are two slots for installing SIM cards (3G/2G on the left, 2G on the right) and a microSD memory card.


Comparative sizes:





Display

It has a diagonal of 3.5 inches, the resolution is 320x480 pixels, i.e. standard minimum for Android devices. The physical size of the matrix is ​​49x73 mm, density is 164 pixels per inch. The screen type is made using TFT-LCD (TN) technology and supports display of 262 thousand shades of color. Sensor type – capacitive, with up to 2 simultaneous touches (“multi-touch”). Sensitivity is good.

The viewing angles are small: when the screen is tilted away from you, the contrast drops, towards you - the image is inverted, when tilted to the left or right, the brightness is lost. Displays like Fly Wizard, Whizz, Aclatel OneTouch 983 and others behave approximately the same way.

The device contains a three-axis accelerometer (BMA222).

In “Screen Settings” you can set auto-shutdown and auto-rotate screen, font size, wallpaper. The brightness is adjusted either manually or automatically by a light sensor. Its maximum value is enough to ensure that the information is readable in the sun.

Battery

The s’POP smartphone uses a removable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery with a capacity of 1400 mAh, 3.7V, 5.18 Wh. Model TLi014A1. The manufacturer indicates the following data on battery performance: it will last up to 5 hours in talk mode, up to 254 hours in standby mode, and up to 35 hours in music player mode.


If you use the phone for about seven to eight hours, the battery will be completely discharged provided: 15-20 minutes of calls per day, two hours of using Wi-Fi Internet (Twitter, mail, downloading applications and installing them), about 3 hours mobile internet, a couple of hours of listening to music. When playing music, the battery died after 16 hours, video - 4.5 hours.

The device charges from the mains or USB in about two and a half hours.

Communication capabilities

The phone operates in 2G (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (900/2100 MHz) cellular networks. For third-generation communications, we should say thanks to the new chipset from MediaTek MT6575.

The maximum permissible SAR tested on this phone model is:

  • When used near the head (GSM 900 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth): 0.856 W/kg
  • When worn on the body (GSM 900 + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth): 0.993 W/kg

HSDPA speed - up to 7.2 Mbit/s - download and upload - 5.76 Mbit/s. Available Bluetooth version 4.0 (with A2DP stereo profile) for file and voice transfer. There were no problems connecting the headsets: the connection is not very fast, but speech is transmitted relatively clearly.

Wireless available Wi-Fi connection 802.11 b/g/n. The device, of course, can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot). There is even Wi-Fi-Direct. USB 2.0 (HighSpeed) is used for file transfer and data synchronization.

Memory and memory card

The Alcatel 4030D uses 512 MB of RAM. On average, about 200 MB are free.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer indicates 4 GB of built-in Flash memory, 2.3 GB is actually available. There is a slot for installing a microSD memory card up to 32 GB.

Camera

The s’POP device has a 3.2 megapixel camera module without autofocus. There is no flash. The maximum photo resolution is 2048x1536 pixels, video resolution is 640x480 pixels at 30 frames per second, regardless of lighting level.

I got the impression that the device uses the same camera module as the Alcatel 983. I came to similar conclusions by comparing photographs: approximately the same quality and the same reduced dynamic range.

The camera is launched through the menu using a shortcut or separate button on the right side of the device.

I won’t give the settings, since they are no different from the settings of “bare” Android 4.x. Below are screenshots.

Video characteristics:

  • Format: 3GP
  • Video codec: MPEG-4 Visual, 5800 Kbps
  • Resolution: 640 x 480, 30 fps
  • Audio codec: AAC, 16 Kbps
  • Channels: 1 channel, 16 KHz

Performance

Unlike most modern devices, operating on a dual-core chipset from MediaTek, this device runs on single core MTK6575. The processor (Cortex-A9) “works” at a clock frequency of 1 GHz, produced using 40 nm CMOS technology. PowerVR SGX 531 graphics accelerator from Imagination Technologies.

The hardware and software here are perfectly optimized: nothing slows down or freezes. In short, the model is fast. Almost all toys are suitable, except for ones like NOVA3.

Below is a brief technical specifications and performance tests:

Quadrant Standard

Software platform

Despite the budget device, this smartphone has a relatively latest version operating system Google Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean. There's not much point in this (weak processor, low quality screen, very simple camera), but nice.

The shell interface is slightly modified (icons in the style of Symbian Anna OS) “bare” Android.

Calls and messages

There is nothing new in this model that would make it stand out in these sections. I refer you to the review of the system - /review/google-android-41.shtml.

And “dual SIM” is implemented very simply: after making a call or pressing the send message button, a menu pops up with the choice of the required SIM card.