Alcatel One Touch Idol

We take a closer look at what could be one the best budget-friendly smartphones out there, in this in-depth Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 review!

Giant screen, smallish price

The Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 squeezes a long-lasting battery, Android 5.0 and a solid 5.5-inch display into a sleek frame for just $250 unlocked.

Alcatel was once a major force in the UK mobile phone market, but it has since been relegated to a bit-part player. If its Onetouch Idol S Android phone is anything to go by, however, it's ready to

This inexpensive Android phone doesn't have a lot of power, but it has some unique features including a reversible design that works upside-down.

Putting the bang into your buck

Disclaimer: Alcatel sent us these devices and we used them for 8 days for the purpose of this review As 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 market. The Idol 3 comes in two models, 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models. The build quality is the same in the devices, but the specs vary....

The portable budget handset hides some excellent hardware and software touches that belie its low price.

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 G.

A budget phone with flagship specs

Review This unlocked phone delivers big value, in a big package, for a modest price.

Alcatel OneTouch have made a name on lower end hardware, the results have ranged from decent through to less than average. But, since my walkthrough at their booth at Mobile World Congress, I’ve been aware that this company has had a dark horse in the wings, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3. From the moment I […]