The Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3
Smartphones are currently one of the most influential gadgets in the technology space because of the developments that are constantly being effected to improve every ultramodern version. But there is no disregarding the fact that most smartphones you buy are expensive. At these expensive prices, you by and large, get a great speed performance, great display, easy-to-use software and steadfast camera. What if you, however, do not have to spend much to get those features, and still could have a smartphone just capable as the ones costing many thousands of Naira or more?
That is the assurance presented by Alcatel Onetouch’s new model Idol 3. As opposed to most of its very low-end models as branded by carriers who sell them, Alcatel Onetouch’s Idol 3 is distinct as it is the first leading device to be sold in the US, devoid of any carrier branding at all. Actually, after using the Idol 3, you will realize that it has a spec list, which gives phones, costing way much than it costs, a run for their money, hence you will not feel like you are missing anything from the much more expensive phones you are used to. This, and more was our experience when the Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 arrived our Techsmart.ng HQ.
Gadget Features
There are a lot of features that the Idol 3 has to offer to whoever uses it. Previously, the One Plus One and both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 dropped jaws and blew minds with low pricing and the high-end features. Besides, the Moto G and Moto E by Motorola also proved that an entry level phone does not have to be a poor experience, though they cannot contest with the high-end of the market.
Well, the Idol 3 packs an octa core processor and boasts a 5.5 inch and 1080p display. It is both slim and of a lightweight design, stereo speakers on the forward-facing, a 13-megapixel camera and a great support for LTE on both T-Mobile and AT&T, and a whopping number of prepaid carriers. Actually, this is the kind of spec list you expect from a flagship phone along with a flagship price tag.
Pros
One of the most fascinating features we observed about the Idol 3 is its display. The display is shows up with liveliness and color, thanks to its 5.5 inch, 1080p IPS panel. Besides, the display makes Idol 3 great for outdoor use as it has an adequate amount of brightness that is certainly visible when used outside and has deep blacks to go in consort with those vibrant colors. Basically, the whole kit and caboodle you might want from a smartphone display is offered and accounted for.
The Idol 3 has also brought in some of the major software tricks as it has the ability to absolutely flip the user interface depending on how you pick up the phone. This makes it possible to pick up the phone upside down and still answer a call, thanks to the microphones and speakers, both situated at the top and bottom of the phone. Idol 3 also has smart conveniences, such as the long battery runtime, even on heavy use and the double-tap to silence incoming calls and alarms by flipping the phone over and to turn the screen on.
Cons
At this moment, we cannot say that there is one, but then, the part where the Idol 3 does not equal the best inits class is in raw performance. Although the Qualcomn Snapdragon 615 processor is sufficient for a whopping number of everyday tasks, it can never keep up with phones running on higher-end chips because, every once in a while, it has an annoying delay or stutter when opening an app.
Besides, the camera does not achieve the speed and image quality set by flagship phones; it does not have user ease of use, such as wireless or quick charging; and it is plastic instead of leather, glass or metal that you may find on more expensive phones.
In all, we had quite an exxperience with the Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 smartphone at our HQ here at Techsmart.ng and we await your comments on your own experience of using it too, so others could get to know.