alcatel One Touch Star
The alcatel One Touch Star is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 117.9 x 60.8 x 9.7 mm (4.64 x 2.39 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB | 512MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, February. Released 2013, March
Also Known As
Available as Alcatel One Touch Star D 6010D with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass, Oleophobic coating
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
117.9 x 60.8 x 9.7 mm (4.64 x 2.39 x 0.38 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - 6010
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel One Touch Star does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the alcatel One Touch Star does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel One Touch Star supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the alcatel One Touch Star supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the alcatel One Touch Star has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel One Touch Star ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The alcatel One Touch Star uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel One Touch Star supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA.
The alcatel One Touch Star has 4.0, A2DP.
