Alcatel impressed us at the Mobile World Congress last month with the Onetouch Idol 3 smartphone. This reversible ‘party’ device will soon be available for pre-order exclusive online and unlocked for anyone who wants the unit. With a price tag of $249.99, this surely is one affordable Android smartphone. No wonder Alcatel describes this as an “award-winning” flagship phone.
The Alcatel Onetouch IDOL 3’s price is entry-level for a smartphone but the flagship features are good enough. Out of the box, it runs Android Lollipop 5.0.2 already. Specs include a 5.5-inch Full-HD IPS Display, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, Technicolor Color Enhance technology, a fully reversible user interface, 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 Octa-Core (64-bit), Adreno 405 @ 550MHz, WiFi, LTE, Dual 1.2 Watt Front-Facing JBL Stereo Speakers, Harmon Clari-Fi Technology, 13 megapixel main camera, Sony IMX214 Sensor (F/2.0), 8 megapixel wide-angle front camera. 2GM RAM, 16GB built-in storage, MicroSD card slot, and a 2910mAh battery.
Going through the list of specs again, I’m impressed that Alcatel can put all those in one device that’s very affordable. A sub $300 price point makes it entry-level to mid-range but this can very well compete with other models that are even more expensive. Alcatel selling this unlocked also makes it attractive because potential buyers have the freedom to choose which mobile carrier to use.
Alcatel Onetouch‘s Senior Vice President & General Manager of North America Steve Cistulli proudly said, “We’ve always differentiated ourselves by challenging the expectations of what consumers experience for their money.” The company aims to bring more accessibility and affordability to more people by partnering with other manufacturers like Technicolor, JBL, and Qualcomm. “Where others try to justify outrageous prices for their top devices, we’re focused on ensuring our customers get a device with the high-end features they want, at a price that won’t empty their wallet,” SVP Cistulli also said.
With this Alcatel Onetouch IDOL 3, expect good quality audio, adequate low-light performance of the camera, vibrant colors, Full HD resolution, and sufficient viewing in bright conditions. Pre-order directly from Alcatel.
SOURCE: Alcatel
