Alcatel has just announced that a new smartphone named OneTouch Flash 2 for emerging markets. Its predecessor model was the OneTouch Flash which had successful market acceptance in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. The new phone is also expected to be released in these countries with a reasonably low price. The OneTouch Flash 2 will be available for sale via Flipkart in India and via Lazada in other countries.
As a flagship smartphone the OneTouch Flash 2 features a 5-inch 720p IPS display on its front while there is a 13MP five piece lens camera with a dual tone LED flash on the back. The main camera supports 80 degree wide-angle shooting and HD video recording capabilities. The 5MP front camera comes with a soft LED flash and gesture controls. The device runs at 1.3GHz on an Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor coupled with a 2GB RAM and 16GB memory storage. Factory released devices are installed with Lollipop Android 5.1 operating system. There is also a microSD card slot that can accept memory cards with a capacity up to 128 GB. Connectivity options include 4G LTE / 3G HSPA +, Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N and Bluetooth 4.0. A GPS sensor is included for accurate navigations. The 3000mAh battery offers extended time operation on a single charge. The OneTouch Flash 2 is for now released in volcanic gray and mica white color options. The company is yet to announce the official price tag for the device.
