Reviewers Liked
- Top-notch 5.5-inch, full HD LCD
- Affordable
- All-day battery life
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Merely average call quality
- Camera can be slow
Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 6045Y/6045K/6039Y
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By PC Authority
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Alcatel aren't the first company that springs to mind when I think smartphones, but they should be, as the Idol 3 is a terrific bang-for-buck device. When I rattle off this list of specs, keep in mind that the RRP is $379. 5.5in 1920x1080 IPS screen,...
By CNET UK
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A rare smaller-screen Android handset that's worth its price, Alcatel's 4.7-inch Idol 3 is a solid buy for those seeking a low-cost, sub-5-inch...
By CNET Australia
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A rare smaller-screen Android handset that's worth its price, Alcatel's 4.7-inch Idol 3 is a solid buy for those seeking a low-cost, sub-5-inch...
By cnet
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A rare smaller-screen Android handset that's worth its price, Alcatel's 4.7-inch Idol 3 is a solid buy for those seeking a low-cost, sub-5-inch...
By androidandme.com
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Alcatel OneTouch is doing its best to stir things up in the budget/unlocked phone market. Hardware for mobile is getting to the point where budget no longer means poor performance. Just a couple of years ago, I would never have recommended anyone buy a...
By Phone Arena
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We can't stress enough about its pricing! At $179.99 outright, the Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 4.7-inch offers good value in such a compact package – more so when there are so many qualities we like about it. The svelte construction and its compact size are...
By technobuffalo.com
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Disclaimer: Alcatel sent us these devices and we used them for 8 days for the purpose of this reviewAs the budget market continues to grow is there any room for an above average budget entry? The Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 aims to be a player in this...
By Digital Trends
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The knee-jerk reaction to phones beneath the $300 mark is to expect the worst; trade-offs are basically understood as inevitable. That's true to some extent for the Idol 3, yet Alcatel's handset bucks more than a few budget phone strictures. It's...
By PC Mag
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The Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 4.7 is an affordable and compact unlocked smartphone that punches above its weight on performance, but it's still hard to recommend over the Moto...
By CoolSmartphone
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I have been very impressed with the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 5.5″. I think the package that you get for the money spent is awesome, and if you are looking for a mid-tier handset at a fraction of the cost of some of the bigger more expensive players, then...
By Alphr
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We haven't had an Alcatel Onetouch phone in our hands since March, when we were quite impressed with the Idol X+ , an attractively priced and well-performing handset that was let down by a cheap build, slightly ropey software and a lack of storage...
By GoodHouseKeeping
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If you don't have the cash for a high-end phone, the Alcatel is a great mid-range option for $249 unlocked. You can swap providers on a whim, as long as they're GSM (AT&T, T-Mobile, or any provider on their network). The Idol 3 has everything most...
By What Hi-Fi?
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We're very impressed with the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3. It's a midrange phone that punches well above its weight, and at almost a third of the price, the big flagship models have cause for concern.It's not perfect, but if you're not after a premium phone...
By Wired
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Completely reversible design with microphones and speakers at both ends. Inexpensive at $250 unlocked. Clean Android experience. The front-facing speakers are loud, and the bundled earphones are great. Outstanding display. Plasticky but not cheap body....
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