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Alcatel's six new Pixi 4 phones (pictures)

Like "The Brady Bunch," these half dozen phones share a family resemblance, but aren't exactly the same.

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Alcatel didn't have every size of its six new Pixi 4 phones to show off at the CES show, but you get the idea.

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The largest phone, the 6-inch Pixi 4, is also the most advanced of the bunch.

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On the 6-inch model, the Polaroid app is built right into the camera.

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You can see that the shutter button takes on Polaroid's look and feel.

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Most of the Pixi 4 phones will run Android 6.0 software at launch.

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They'll come in a variety of colors, mostly white, black, silver and gold.

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The 6-inch Pixi 4 has a flippable cover you can buy.

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Alerts and missed calls appear in the peep-view window.

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The phones' backings are smooth and simple.

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Pixi phones charge with a standard Micro-USB charger.

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You can see the power/lock button and SIM card tray on the phone's right side.

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The 6-inch Pixi 4 has straighter sides than last year's more rounded Pixi 3.

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Here's one last look at most of the phones in the Pixi 4's upcoming lineup.

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