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alcatel Hero

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Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)*
Processor
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7*
Display diagonal
6 in*
Battery capacity
3,400 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
6 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)*
Processor
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7*

Memory & storage

Storage options
8 GB (single SIM)/ 16 GB (dual SIM), 2 GB RAM*

Memory options

  • 2 GB*
    Capacity
    2 GB*

Storage options

  • 8 GB (single SIM)*
    Capacity
    8 GB*
    Variant / details
    single SIM*
  • 16 GB (dual SIM)*
    Capacity
    16 GB*
    Variant / details
    dual SIM*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
3,400 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4*
Reported value 2: 4.0, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 4.0, A2DP*
NFC
No*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)*
Weight
177.60 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 31 fields
Body Weight
177.6 g (6.24 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    177.6*
    unit
    g*
    original
    177.6 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Body SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
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Display Type
6.0 inches, 99.2 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    99.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    99.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Display Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Platform Cpu
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.5 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Platform Gpu
PowerVR SGX544*
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Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
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Name
alcatel Hero*
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Memory Internalmemory
8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16GB*
    span
    • 18*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 35*
    • 38*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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MainCamera Cameraspecs
13 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    13*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    13 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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MainCamera Features
LED flash, panorama*
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MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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SelfieCamera Features
720p*
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Sound Feature
Yes*
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Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
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COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
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COMMS Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
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COMMS NFC
No*
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COMMS Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
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COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
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Battery Type
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,400*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3400 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Colors
Black, White*
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Price
About 370 EUR*
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Network Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
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Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
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Network 3gbands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
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Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.5*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    11.5 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Body Dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.5 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.33 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
Hero*
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Specifications 3 · 46 fields
body weight
177.6 g (6.24 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    177.6*
    unit
    g*
    original
    177.6 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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body sim
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
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display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
6.0 inches, 99.2 cm (~77.7% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    6.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    99.2*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    99.2 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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display resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    1,080*
    y
    1,920*
    unit
    px*
    original
    1080 x 1920*
    span
    • 0*
    • 11*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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sound loudspeaker
Yes*
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model
Hero*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
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comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity*
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
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misc colors
Black, White*
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
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network speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.5*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    11.5 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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platform chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
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platform cpu
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.5 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
PowerVR SGX544*
Scope and conditions
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memory internal
8 GB (single SIM)/ 16 GB (dual SIM), 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 19*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 37*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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main camera single
13 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    13*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    13 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera video
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 370 EUR*
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main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
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body
Stylus*
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network gprs
Yes*
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display protection
Oleophobic coating*
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selfie camera video
720p*
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network edge
Yes*
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tests camera
Photo / Video*
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tests audio quality
Noise -77.7dB / Crosstalk -75.6dB*
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tests battery life
Endurance rating 55h*
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tests display
Contrast ratio: 975:1 (nominal), 2.272 (sunlight)*
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selfie camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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launch announced
2013, September*
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sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
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battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3,400*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    3400 mAh*
    span
    • 21*
    • 29*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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launch status
Available. Released 2014, January*
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battery talk time
Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)*
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battery stand.by
Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.5 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.33*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.33 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 4 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
177.6* g
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Display Type
IPS LCD*
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Pixels X
1,080*
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Pixels Y
1,920*
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Display Size (inches)
6* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
77.7* %
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RAM (GB)
2* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
13* MP
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Selfie camera Single (MP)
2* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
4*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
3,400* mAh
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Price in USD
492.1*
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Model
alcatel Hero*
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Launch Expected Year
2013.0*
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declared_pixel_matrices
Height (mm)
158.5* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
80.6* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
8.5* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices

* Provisional data