The 4.5 inch smartphone runs on the simple to use Android Kit Kat operating system and comes with apps such as Twitter and Shazam pre-loaded. Coupled with expandable storage of up to 32 GB, and 38 hours of music playback, the PIXI 3 (4.5) is ideal for the music lover, it also features graphic filters and photo editors, for use alongside the HDR-capable 5 megapixel camera. A dual core processor and 3G internet access enables photos to be uploaded instantly to social networks.
Long-lasting battery with a long-lasting battery, your pixi 3 will always be ready when you need it. So you can put your mind at rest and play longer.
Mini-apps just swipe your finger up or down on the app icons and get quick access to their main features. Control your music, take notes and much more without opening the apps.
Network provider: Sim free.
Proprietary 5.1 operating system.
Android.
MP3 player.
Display and camera information:
4.5 inch screen.
480 x 800 pixels.
TFT display.
5 megapixel camera.
Video capture and playback.
Network and connectivity:
Standard SIM card.
Wi-Fi connectivity.
Bluetooth.
Memory information:
2000MB/8GB of internal memory.
32 GB of expandable memory (memory card not included).
Type of memory card required: microSD.
Top comments
northwales to jayd95
30 Mar 167#5
as strange as it may seem, but some people do buy a phone to use as a phone, not run there entire life from it.
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aLV426
30 Mar 16#1
I got this as a £19.99 upgrade from CPW...
raj75
30 Mar 162#2
OP can you add £15 google credit in title. It will make it a very good deal.
Also with Fast track you can get £1 discount. And also additional £10 purchase will get £5 voucher. (£5 voucher for purchases over £50).
jayd95
30 Mar 16#3
seems a good price and voted hot because it will be useful for someone but I just can't see how a phone with these specs could be genuinely useful without lagging and freezing
northwales to jayd95
30 Mar 167#5
as strange as it may seem, but some people do buy a phone to use as a phone, not run there entire life from it.
superfreddy
30 Mar 16#4
Buy, take out the credit, sell phone for £35
doncoop
30 Mar 161#6
i agree.
however....he's right. the slow specs means even things like unlocking, switching between the message and phone apps, turning settings on and off would be a PITA.
perhaps for a first smart phone you'd know no better but it wouldnt be the most pleasant of experiences
tony_spumoni
30 Mar 162#7
Up to 32mb of expandable storage for those extra 3 photos. :laughing:
jayd95
30 Mar 16#8
I understand that but my point is that with these kind of specifications it becomes hard to just use as a phone when you can't send a text or make a call without it freezing up that's all I meant
northwales
31 Mar 161#9
nonsense. still have an old android, works perfect as phone and texts. will only get like you said if you fill with load of useless apps
Donuts123
31 Mar 16#10
Warning: It sounds like this is the 3G version of the Pixi e (4.5). The spec of that is awful, only 512MB RAM and slow CPU.
The 4G version which is what Carphone Warehouse sell is much better.
Chewbacca123 to Donuts123
31 Mar 16#15
It's 4G I've purchased one of these myself
tidylittleal
31 Mar 161#11
great little phone bought one last year for my son :smiley: Ideal entry level smartphone
lowcliff
31 Mar 16#12
Good cheap phone
dreamypuma
31 Mar 161#13
I bought one of these 6 months ago from Asda (unlocked) for a similar price. Dreadful phone, mainly due to a charging issue. The battery would get uncomfortably hot whilst on charge, then after a few months the battery would hold little to no charge.
Asda to their credit, replaced the handset without question. The replacement had the same issue. At which point we got a refund.
The actual software and spec of the phone was quite useable. Can't really recommend based on our experience.
peteasewell
31 Mar 16#14
Bought one of these as a cheap standby phone while mine was fixed, quickly realised it was a load of crap, touch screen probs, charging, connectivity, etc. If you are that desperate to throw away your money, give it to charity!
gacameron01
31 Mar 16#16
It's a terrible phone. There is a good 80% chance that the phone refuses to let me answer a call before they hang up
deany76
3 Apr 16#17
Google Play Music is FAB, if you become a long term subscriber look out for the 20% OFF vouchers & the incredible 1/2 price for up to 5 year offer.
It can work out at approx £4.20 a month, less than the Americans pay!, maybe cheaper in Russia though!
sag
4 Apr 161#18
It is 3G dual core. I picked mine up Saturday. There is a quad core 4G version but this ain't it.
sag
4 Apr 16#19
I thought the £15 Google credit would be a code in the box but in fact you have to go through a redemption process. I tried it and have discovered that when it asks you for the serial number it actually wants the IMEI Number
sag to sag
5 Apr 16#25
Further update, emailed the additional info that was requested last night for Google credit and code was emailed this morning which I have now redeemed.
Donuts123
4 Apr 16#20
Could Argos be selling both the 3G and 4G versions???
The description pasted by Chewbacca123 (the OP) says "dual core processor and 3G internet access" which implies it's the 3G version, but Chewbacca123 says the one they bought is 4G.
Chewbacca123: exactly which model phone did you get? It should say on the box, e.g. 5017X.
But if you look at http://pixi3.alcatelonetouch.com/ the specs there for the 4.5" phone seem to be for the 3G model saying 4GB storage, 512MB RAM, Android 4.4. But that says dual-core 1.3GHz CPU.
sag
4 Apr 16#21
It is possible Argos have stock of both, to be honest I did hope I'd get 4G version. I think I saw something on Argos site that they used to incorrectly advertise it as 4G quad core version.
sag
4 Apr 16#22
Did you buy 4G version from Argos and if so how long ago, could be they have altered what they sell?
Chewbacca123
4 Apr 16#23
Nearly 2 weeks ago
sag
4 Apr 16#24
Now I'm jealous!
Donuts123
5 Apr 16#26
If anyone gets one from Argos, you can check the model number on the box and return it there and then if it isn't the 4G version.
Models 5017X/5017D/5017A/5017E are 4G. Models 4027X/4027D/4027A/4028A/4028E/4028J/4027N are 3G.
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Opening post
Long-lasting battery with a long-lasting battery, your pixi 3 will always be ready when you need it. So you can put your mind at rest and play longer.
Mini-apps just swipe your finger up or down on the app icons and get quick access to their main features. Control your music, take notes and much more without opening the apps.
Network provider: Sim free.
Proprietary 5.1 operating system.
Android.
MP3 player.
Display and camera information:
4.5 inch screen.
480 x 800 pixels.
TFT display.
5 megapixel camera.
Video capture and playback.
Network and connectivity:
Standard SIM card.
Wi-Fi connectivity.
Bluetooth.
Memory information:
2000MB/8GB of internal memory.
32 GB of expandable memory (memory card not included).
Type of memory card required: microSD.
Top comments
All comments (26)
Also with Fast track you can get £1 discount. And also additional £10 purchase will get £5 voucher. (£5 voucher for purchases over £50).
however....he's right. the slow specs means even things like unlocking, switching between the message and phone apps, turning settings on and off would be a PITA.
perhaps for a first smart phone you'd know no better but it wouldnt be the most pleasant of experiences
The 4G version which is what Carphone Warehouse sell is much better.
Asda to their credit, replaced the handset without question. The replacement had the same issue. At which point we got a refund.
The actual software and spec of the phone was quite useable. Can't really recommend based on our experience.
It can work out at approx £4.20 a month, less than the Americans pay!, maybe cheaper in Russia though!
The description pasted by Chewbacca123 (the OP) says "dual core processor and 3G internet access" which implies it's the 3G version, but Chewbacca123 says the one they bought is 4G.
Chewbacca123: exactly which model phone did you get? It should say on the box, e.g. 5017X.
The specs on Alcatel's web site are hopeless and confusing. On this page:
http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/support/product?id=50&model=PIXI%203%284.5%29
it says the 4G version has 1GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM. And the 3G version has 1GHz dual-core CPU.
But if you look at http://pixi3.alcatelonetouch.com/ the specs there for the 4.5" phone seem to be for the 3G model saying 4GB storage, 512MB RAM, Android 4.4. But that says dual-core 1.3GHz CPU.
Models 5017X/5017D/5017A/5017E are 4G. Models 4027X/4027D/4027A/4028A/4028E/4028J/4027N are 3G.
Basically: 5017x is 4G, 4027x is 3G.