Alcatel OT Blaze Duo 890D: Froyo for Php4,999

Looks like Alcatel Philippines also has their own dual-SIM Android smartphone called the OneTouch Blaze Duo 890D. It has a suggested retail price but Alcatel is giving it for an introductory price of Php4,999USD 85INR 7,222EUR 81CNY 620.

Alcatel OT Blaze Duo 890D specs:
2.8-inch display @ 320×240 pixels
420MHz processor
150MB internal storage
up to 16GB via microSD card
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
2MP camera
Stereo FM radio with RDS
GPS w/ aGPS support
1000mAh Li-Ion battery
Android 2.2. Froyo

There’s no 3G here, just EDGE for both the two SIM modules. The handsets are available in Fuschia, Orange and Steel Grey. Regular price is Php5,999USD 102INR 8,666EUR 97CNY 744 but it’s down to just Php4,999USD 85INR 7,222EUR 81CNY 620 with the limited promo.

Abe Olandres

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24 Comments

machikito says:

13 years ago

i hope that is sturdy. sirain kasi ang alcatel but for an android phone, the price is not bad.. pati sa specs, pang entry level na.
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JKisaragi says:

13 years ago

420MHz processor…well, that’s new.

Gaano kaya kabagal to? Hmmm…
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vinz says:

13 years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULeFHQ0Yn0
not english though
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Alex says:

13 years ago

sana may magreview nito
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csseyah says:

13 years ago

wow nice look! maganda pangregalo ito… ireregalo ko sa self ko..
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apm says:

13 years ago

noob question about sa android lang po. may 4by4 ba na virtual keyboard ang froyo? yung hindi querty type? tia
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macoolit says:

13 years ago

resistive screen, fail…
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Jonaflormicfren says:

13 years ago

It is unexpected, but here it is the Alcatel is trying to catch up with the trend.
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Miguel says:

13 years ago

This must be low-cost Android chipsets coming onboard.
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geogetski666 says:

13 years ago

i presume the unit uses the same mediatek chipset that dual sim china android phones are using the processors are outdated and much slower than the same clocked qualcomm processors :)
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android-newbie says:

13 years ago

pwede po ba dito ang wi-fi tethering na sinasabi?
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nadine chan says:

13 years ago

where to buy alcatel 890 d ot here in the philippines ty
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nadine chan says:

13 years ago

where to buy alcatel 890 d ot here in the philippines ty wi fi 3g ba ito how much
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satsujinsha says:

13 years ago

JKisaragi says:
Sun, July 31 at 3:48 pm
420MHz processorâ€¦well, thatâ€™s new.

Gaano kaya kabagal to? Hmmmâ€¦

macoolit
Twitter: macooliit
says:
Mon, August 1 at 2:35 am
resistive screen, failâ€¦

geogetski666 says:
Mon, August 1 at 9:09 pm
i presume the unit uses the same mediatek chipset that dual sim china android phones are using the processors are outdated and much slower than the same clocked qualcomm processors

I find it funny that people who love to diss products are those who don’t have money. These poor souls have the guts to be obnoxious but doesn’t have the wealth, nor the intelligence to show for it… tsk tsk tsk…
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ryw says:

13 years ago

pwhere to buy? Gbelt 1 Globotel
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renante says:

13 years ago

meron bang store yan dito sa leyte….. or sa visayas
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Jbazt says:

13 years ago

How to root the phone

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17618704#post17618704
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Jor says:

13 years ago

i bought mine sa SM North Cyberzone sa Alcatel booth dun sa may malawak na space. So far, i’m enjoying my Alcatel experience naman :D it’s pretty good for a starter android phone!!!
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jm says:

13 years ago

Bought the phone for my mom last October. I hope this post ain’t too long and sir Abe would approve it.

Texting is HARD – you need to retype and retype since the screen is so slow. Keypads can be set to qwerty, 3 x 4 and other formats — all which are are frustrating to use. If you love to text, this phone is definitely NOT for you. A remedy for texting is to use the landscape mode of the phone, remove all the add on features (dictionary, chinese keyboards etcetc) and text slowly.

The touchscreen also lags, as you navigate, you will definitely press other icons by accident.

Call features – voice clarity was great and the signal is good for both simcards (dualsim) – tested it on Sun Globe and Smart.

Browsing was ok, using the phone’s default browser was like browsing on an old resistive touch screen – There is a magnifying glass icon that controls the size of the webpage. But you will be able to access your regular websites perfectly.

Wifi was good.

It only has edge, but give it a fast sim and a clear open sky, and you should be ok.

The sound was surprisingly clear and loud. Ringtones and MP3’s were a joy to listen to. Video streaming was ok and it did not hang nor lag for youtube or mp4’s.

Battery was ok

Android was also ok, everything basic works fine – e-readers, messengers, emails etc. For games — sudoku, chess and other low end games worked. Angry birds and fruit ninja lags and hangs.

All in all, for 4800, it’s a pretty decent phone. Don’t expect too much for such a low price, you mainly pay for the android/dual sim feature – if you do not need dual sims, get a galaxy young.
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zhel says:

13 years ago

can someone help me decide on what to buy? i’m choosing between samsung e2652w and this alcatel 890d…..please help :) tnx!
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jay-r says:

13 years ago

wala naman akong nakikitang problema sa unit na to.. eto gamit ko eh ang daling gamitin..
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johnrick says:

13 years ago

it is a good phone..so many features no hesitation in spending your money in this android phones..great.
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