alcatel OT-890

  • Released 2011, May
    100.7g, 12.6mm thickness
    Android 2.1
    150MB storage, microSD slot
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  • 2.8"
    320x240 pixels
  • 2MP
    Video recorder
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    MT6516
  • 1000mAh
    Li-Ion

alcatel OT-890 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 12
EDGE Class 12
Launch Announced 2011, February. Released 2011, May
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 110 x 58 x 12.6 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
Weight 100.7 g (3.53 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 2.8 inches, 24.3 cm2 (~38.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Chipset Mediatek MT6516
CPU 420 MHz
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 16 GB (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Internal 150MB
Main Camera Single 2 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, compass
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
 MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player
MP4/H.264 player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 6 h
Music play Up to 17 h
Misc Colors Steel Grey, Fuchsia, Electric orange
SAR EU 1.00 W/kg (head)     1.12 W/kg (body)    
Price About 80 EUR

alcatel OT-890 - User Reviews

  • Can someone help me ?? I've bought this phone and after a while i can't download anything from playstore... Plzz help !!

  • Can someone help me ?? I've bought this phone and after a while i can't download anything from playstore... Plzz help !!

  • Can some user please tell me whether runkeeper works on this phone? If yes, I intend to buy this phone as I like the ultrasmall size that'd be boon while running.

  • Unfortunately, Skype doesn't work on this phone. Anyway, the front camera is required, I think. I have this phone, and it's pretty crappy :)

  • Somebody can tell me if Skype is working in this phone? I dont know if the problem is THE phone o MY phone, but it is impossible for me login to my acount, i get the message "re-install Skype" all the time. Of course I did it, but I get the same message. Thanks

  • I love my phone, not the best phone on earth,but if it it gets lost its not so bad, plus no one would steel it. its also not the best android, but its great value for money.

  • With app store just turn off wi-fi maybe

  • Turn off the auto sync... The icon with two arrows in a circle.

  • why my contacts are sinking with gmail account...plz help me to resolve my problem...any one there to help me...plz post your answer to my account [email protected]

  • Go to google play and find a file manager application and install it on your device. It is simple

  • This phone worst phone ever. It requires some system time settings for youtube and I can't find IT.so now I can't use youtube. I.can't download anything from market it shows an error every time I try to download something.it has so many problems. And oh my God I hate so much this phone. PLEASE DON'T BUY IT.I'm so gonna buy a new phone and throw this one in trash.I can't do anything with it.I HATE IT, I HATE IT, I HATE IT!!!

  • Its the worst phone ever. It require some system time settings for youtube and I can't find It so youtube won't work now.when I whant download something on market it says starting download,and five seconds after error pops out on my screen.only thing that works now is only facebook and google.some videos can't be played.when I tried to fix it,it didn't have a driver,so my computer couldn't fix it. DON'T BUY IT.EVER. when I get some money im gonna buy a normal phone.I don't understand why did I bought this phone.It has all the time errors.

  • here's a link on how to update your 2.1 alcatel to 2.2 froyo. tried it and it works.after a long,long time i found a solution.here it is:

  • never ever buy this phone .........it has a very very bad aftee sale service with a worst opperating system non 3G dont buy dont buy ................

  • very bad telephone drop network . i advise everone not buy it

  • yes

  • does it support whatsaap?

  • does it support Google Play?

  • I like this phone. Some people said that its the worst android phone,but i have another opinion. I love the phone and i am writing this on it. The android market has plenty of apps and games whitch are soo much fun. LOVE THE PHONE

  • Can you update the android on this phone, and if yes how

  • can,t find file manager..!

  • I would to know if I need to have a bigger memory than a 2g to activate skype

  • The device is excellent considering the investment, which is in my case 1 RSD (~0.1USD). For this price I can't complain. It has everything that every Android has to have in order to be certified by Google and the device is certified by Google. Market, GPS, WIFI, touchscreen, tons of apps...It won't satisfy an average Android user though, i use this device as my secondary work phone and for that purpose it's amazing, never dropped a call, agenda, calendar, mail, alarm sync with Google, has decent browser, ebanking works...However, for multimedia and fun it's not recommended, small screen somewhat unresponsive, does not allow watching movies or videos, it will play them but good luck with seeing anything. Texting is also a pain, small screen allows keyboard rotation, but resistive nature of the screen makes precise typing impossible. Phonebook, dialer and contact management is great, like in every Android phone. If you don't expect updates and all the great multimedia apps anf features and you need a phone for work with Android on board, this is a great phone + it\s cheap!

  • fake phone, laffot one

  • crappy phone...waste of money............worst touch response ever

  • Hi, I am about to tell you what I think about my new Alcatel 890 android phone. I wasn't really looking for a new phone ,but this was on offer.I payed 59 euros for it ,in Athens ,Greece. After 10 days of using it ,I can tell you that in my opinion this phone is USABLE .By usable I mean that the phone is functioning in a reliable way without crashing.I much prefer using the USB cable to charge it with my pc, included charger is slow to charge the device. The 2MP camera is usable but very basic. Main issue is it can't zoom,but still it does produces acceptable images. Overall ,I am very pleased with this phone .For the price I really can't see any real competition.Regardless of it's price ,it is a basic Android phone ,that is easy to use .

  • I am trying to upgrade my alcatel 890, it is not recognized by the one touch upgrade s, how can i upgrade it.

  • feel free to download the latest version of the Alcatel PC Suite from our website www.alcatelonetouch.com attached to this email you will find the procedure to download it; please install the application with the phone connected to the computer and the option COM PORT selected on the phone; once the application has been installed on your computer, you can press F1 to access the help menu. When selecting the country has to select global or ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Worldwide

  • what support the hindi sms in this mibile handset?

  • I have the same issue as well!!.....my battery do not last a day and I need to charge my phone every night to cater for the following day

  • does anyone else have the same idea? or i just bought a unit that has an old battery? my battery dont last a day (24 hrs) tsk... blyke from philippines

  • Its all good but somehow my battery is just up to 12 hrs only.. :( where do i buy batteries? Blyke- from Philippines

  • Search for file manager,click on bluetooth, search the song,press long enough and go to share/bluetooth and get to transfer as long as you have your bluetooth on and the other persons' as well...get to the screen...pull down the upper viewer and see as it is being transferred to the other phone....cheers!!

  • Can some one tell me how ton tranfser songs from this phone via bluetooth

  • greetings i want to buy the same phone.you must connect it with a cable that has booster power on it.because it requires more power to work on pc (see link)

  • I'm not sure if that's the one your referring to but I hope it helps. because I downloaded the upgrade from there

  • Guys can this phone support Live Wallpapers??

  • I have the same problem: can not install the correct software on my laptop. I try to download it from the homepage from Alcatel, but during instalation I have to specify the type of the phone, and there are two possibilities 980 (instead of 890) and something else, I don't remember exactly, but no 890. Does anybody has the correct link for the software?

  • Do you work skyp ? Is there a software update ?

  • Hi The GPS system, ¿support RINEX format?

  • Can u Tell me how to install USB driver for this Phone on Windows 7 ? When I crawling my usb into my pc Alcatel one touch 890 driver installation = Failed :( pls help me

  • good for money

  • Is it a triband phone

  • I got more info about this phone's specs: Chipset: MTK6516 Processor: ARM9 416Mhz Memory: 256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM source: check the page 72

  • Supports Opera mini...but Skype NOO :)

  • i want to install only avast anti virus, skype ,and opera mini will those work?

  • Can u Tell me how to install USB driver for this Phone on Windows 7 ? When I crawling my usb into my pc Alcatel one touch 890 driver installation = Failed :( pls help me

  • this touch screen supports multi-touch, or one touch at once?

  • I really want to know if this unit has a contact groups? so that sending to many can be easy.

  • Can this phone support Live Wallpapers??

  • Can this phone support Live Wallpapers??

  • I hav ot 890d its best in its price range.......touch is bit hard.but it is usable....

  • just download gingerbreak.apk from the market,it works.

  • this mobile is awesome. it supports all apps,games. cooooooooooooooooooool mobile

  • This is not soft touch but very durable.

  • do not install too much apps inside this smartphone. you can check the rest of free storage, if too low you will get more "freeze" so install less apps or try to move moveable apps to your SDCard.

  • im successful sending file via bluetooh using this 890D using Astro File Manager apps, you can try to search "ASTRO" at android market

  • Is d touchscreen really responsive? Bcoz i have 710d, and its hard to use

  • yes

  • My bluetooth is working only with other android mobiles and not with ordinary mobiles pl tell me any application i need to dwld from android market???

  • I bought this mobile sterday.. its really awesome.. pl don go and fall in the same old nokia sony samsung etc.. take my words try this one ul definitely feel contended...

  • This mobile is awesome for its price.. guys pl don go and fall in the same old nokia sony samsung etc... try this one definitely ul get contended...

  • My screen is too slow, my selections also. Crashes all the time. I dont know if it takes an upgrade. Can anyone help me?

  • download Astro or any file manager from the android market. open the file from there. that should do it somehow.

  • i dont know how to install a game to my alcatel ot 890d...anyone can teach me??

  • best cellphone ever as compared to its price,android os boosts its specifications ;cpu is bit slow and no 3G although video clarity is as good as HD smartest phone

  • hi guys, i bought my 890 for 4400Rs this a nice mobile with lot of gud features for small amout. camera: nice video recording clarity. pics clarity is also gud. music clarity is also nice web surfing is happy with this mobile easy to download with gud speed. we can connect to system, but we cant do net making mobile as modem. we can just transfer our stuff between system and mobile. touch is not that much sensitive.it is difficut to type in qwerty key pad due to small icons in keypad. we cant move apps to memory card. overall this a good mobile i will give 7/10

  • cheap price with great features! :)

  • Does this phone have navigation, and how can i set it up.. Thanks

  • can you play angry bird with this phone?

  • waooo!! awesome phone for the price here, just bought it i love it, good sound, good lookin, wifi perfect, easy manage but just the touch screen no so perfect, but better than nothing, i recommend this phone... im using some app, i've downloaded the palringo's new version on market to connect to MSN, should try it and battery defender, lookout security, androrec free call, advanced tasks kill, easy uninstaller, super security and some other good apps.....

  • Where can we buy battery for Alcatel OT-890?

  • where you brought it for 4k

  • hello, can somebody tell me how to root this phone. I would appreciate it. Thanks. My email is [email protected]

  • how much this phone cost me when i will buy at store nd what appropriate store you can suggest?

  • BOught this fone on 15th aug, in 4000rs (approx 87 usd). Nice feature at such low cost, Resistive Touch is ok as per money , camera is also ok..:)

  • all user opinion from Europe countries are 8/10. aside from being cheap its packed with features because of the Android OS. guess my Samsung Punch is doomed. lol. for sale Samsung punch dual sim, sual standby. place your bids. hahahahaha

  • im from philippine and im about to get this phone as for my daily driver. as for now im using Samsung Punch. dual standby with very good battery, but it lacks wifi and no threaded sms. this phone is what im looking for. very cheap and packed with features beacause of the Android OS. Im also using Tmos MT4G and if your a newbee to android you must watch the apps your going to install to this thing or else youll end up experiencing lags and hangs that will lead to a bad impressions bout the phone. dont push the phone, the phone is already great considering that its Android, dual sim/standby, wifi capable, threaded sms, nice battery life, cool looks. cant find this features on other phone giant manufacturers. FYI... my HTC Glacier only last approx 1 day with calls, web, sm etc... Thanks Alcatel for releasing this device. ^_^

  • how can we install applications from the SD card???

  • how to install softwares????

  • nice unit...great alcatel...so cheap but really good..thumbs up..

  • just click android market...unlimited applications and games to downloads...

  • Can anyone tell me how is the GPRS speed of this phone? ANy experienced Users? I am planning to buy this phone soon.

  • there are two sellers selling it on ebay for around 100 - 130 USD.

  • Where did you buy it from? Is it a postpaid deal?

  • The music files are invisible in cell phone though I kept music files in SD card.How can see my music files in the cell phone? Please reply someone if u know.

  • please help me! I got a question here.How can install application in this cell?

  • Yes, it does have dual standby... just bought 1 2 days ago... haven't had much time to study the details...

  • Yup Spice Mi 270 have 600Mhz Processor but battery Standby and Talktime is about half of Alcatel. Rest of specifications are same. And how about GPRS? is it gud enough in terms of Speed?

  • This mobile is available for 4000rs & dual sim version(890D) is available for 5000rs at BigBazaar. OT-890D is bundled with 2.2(foryo) update. Bt by spending 600rs more Spice is offering mi-270 wch has the same features with 600mhz processor also has gud responsive touchscrn(resistive only).. So i think mi270 is a best option..

  • Bought 5 aug 890d in greece Yes there are two options 890 and 890d Alcatel uses d for dual sim 890 costs in greece 109� and (surprise) 890d costs 95� (so you can buy 890d and use it as a single sim phone) It runs android v.2.2.2 So its froyo and not eclair It is a very nice phone (I use 2 sim phones) and costs only 95 � I personaly prefere resistive touchscreens (when browsing or with email I can point and shoot with everything which is more accurate than my fingers) It comes with a 2 giga SD card (this is not much but it is included) and has a very strong wifi Battery is ok, you dont have to charge it every day and i'm using wifi and make/recieve many calls. Depends of how much you have the screen on. Call volume and quality are very good (actually i'm using two providers and one has much better quality than the other, so it is a provider issue and not phone issue) So far i'm very satisfied, it covers exatly what I want from a phone) And it comes in nice colours too

  • can anyone tell me how to work with the bluetooth im having so much trouble and the icons r multiplying on the left up corner wich annoys me to hell how do i delete them???? HELP

  • yes i got this phone..there are two models. one if the ot-890d which is the dual sim dual standby model. Pretty nice phone

  • No, it does't have dual sim capability.

  • I heard it has dual sim! Is it dual standby too?

  • now its in reliance digital stores

  • I want this phone. Where can i buy this. Features are amazing & its what the price. please reply someone

  • This is very worst phone.speed is not good.touch is very bad compare to other android phone.why company not improve their touch qulity not only for this but also all alcatel touch are poor(BEKAR,BAKWAS These some comment from who using this phone)

  • I have this phone for more than a week and I must say that is great. It has soft and comfortable shell, bright display. It has resistive touchscreen, I didn't know the difference between this one and a capacitive but now I really prefer the resistive although it's cheaper to manufacture. The difference is that with the resistive I can use everything to press the touchscreen, fingernails, toothpicks for precise typing, and I guess in winter I can use this phone with my gloves on. The capacitive can't be operated like this. The apps run fast, angry birds go really smoothly. Browsing with wifi is fast, but turn off the GPRS, because lot of the apps are set to use internet automatically, and if you don't have a wifi hot spot nearby they will use the GPRS connection and will spend your money, so just erase the GPRS proxy server IP address and don't worry. At first it is difficult to press the touchscreen, but you need to calibrate your press sensitivity. After a week you'll get used to, and it won't be a problem... The battery life is ok.It lasts two days with lot of use. And a small thing to add, I don't now if it 's my mobile network provider fault, but the speaker has a low volume. It is not a very big problem, but in crowded area sometimes is difficult to hear the person on the other end. Final words for the mobile phone company that is selling this phone: Please, hire people that know the technology that you are selling. Educate them, give them android phones to use it at home. It's simply NOT ENOUGH to point and print this page from gsmarana.com! I think this purchase could be disappointing experience if I wasn't satisfied with it. this phone is purchased for 30 euros

  • the speed is good.. its not a china phone, its a branded phone..

  • this is quite good looking phone , but its touchscreen is so bad i hav to press it more than one time to select one icon, so better watch it before buying

  • Is the speed of the phone good?

  • i am intrested in this phone but only if u garenty that its nt like the other china sets ... it has gud life like nokia n sony ericson sets

  • Can anyone review the phone please???

  • Kudos Alcatel. This is a job well done. perfect design, useful features and above all reasonable price.keep up the good job.

  • where do i buy this? everywhere i have checked there are none. so plz help

  • It really is 80�.I doubt. It has everything I want.

  • Is It Really Only 80 EUR? OMG That's a cheap Phone for the specs!

  • It was about time for Alcatel to start producing rich in specification phones.Great model :)

  • Nice and useful features set, with minimum superfluous stuff so should be cheap