Alcatel Idol 3 4.7-inch Review: Great Performance, Design at Low-Cost Value; Snapdragon 410 Processor, Android Lollipop OS Included

By Staff Writer

Sep 10, 2015 02:25 AM EDT

Alcatel OneTouch has recently released a smaller version of its Idol 3 5.5-inch model. The Alcatel Idol 3 4.7-inch is a very similar version of its bigger model. With a price of $179.99, definitely it is worth buying for.

According to The Verge, Alcatel Idol 3 is one of the most impressive smartphones to come out this year. With its mind-blowing features and specifications, it surely gives the consumers an ultimate smartphone experience. Additionally, a combination of great design and display, solid performance, and a price that is far below what most smartphones demand, makes the Idol 3 a highly-remarkable device.

The Alcatel Idol 3 4.7-inch comes with lesser specifications than the 5.5-inch model. However, that does not mean it performs poorly or less. Idol 3 4.7-inch has a same design, camera, and front-facing stereo speakers from JBL like its bigger version. It has 1280 by 720 resolution HD display, 1.2GHz quadcore Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, Android, 2000mAh battery, and is powered by 5.0.2 Lollipop operating system.

Moreover, it comes with 4G LTE connectivity as well as 16GB internal storage and supports microSD card expansion. Camera wise, it has 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera.

The design of this Alcatel handset makes the flat back easier to hold and the seamless feel of each edge means no sharp spots against the user's palm or thumb. Also, the buttons are placed properly and have a good balance.

As expected, the Alcatel Idol 3 4.7-inch can still be used upside down, like the 5.5-inch model. However, this handset is not made of metal. It is all-plastic, which does not make it feel like a high-end smartphone. Also, it does not flex, despite being plastic and very thin. Screen protection is also missing as this is a common factor to consider for its range.   

Nevertheless, it is still worth noting that not all low-cost smartphones have poor performance. Value is not equal to quality at times. In this case, Idol 3 4.7-inch has proven itself to be a budget-friendly device with great performance, display, and design.

This latest innovation of Alcatel is now available. Get a hold of the Idol 3 4.7-inch any time!

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