Chinese smartphone maker TCL, which sells its devices under Alcatel brand, has announced the launch of Idol X+ smartphone today. Packing a 2GHz octa-core processor from MediaTek, Alcatel Idol+ is basically an updated version of previously launched Idol X.
The phone features a 5-inch 1080p display, 13MP rear camera, 2500 mAh battery and 2GB of RAM. The company is also bundling a waterproof Boom Band activity tracker with every device, which will be available in multiple colour options and connects to Idol X+ using Bluetooth.
It can help you track your physical/ sleep activity and even acts as a proximity alarm, so if you leave your connected phone behind, the Boom Band will inform you.
The Alcatel Idol X+ has been priced at 1,999 yuan ($330) and will be available starting January 15 at JD.com in China. There is no word on the availability elsewhere right now.
Alcatel Idol X+ key specifications
- 2GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 SoC
- 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage
- 13MP rear camera with F2.0
- 2500 mAh battery
- 5-inch 1920x1080p IPS display
One of the first sites to have stock of the new Alcatel Idol+ smartphone is — TabletMaxx – with lots of details on this new device.