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Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Unlocked Cellphone
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
759
Unverified
116
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8 MP
SECONDARY CAMERA
Octa Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
Micro SIM
SIM TYPE
Review Analysis - 125 recent, verified reviews
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Product Reliability
31stopped, years, update, touch, send
+35%
-65%
" ... Can't even say how many times I've 'removed' this awful junk and yet there it is again, uninvited. ... The battery failed within six months and like an idiot I replaced it thinking . ... "
" ... Poorly made screen and not updated past a year. ... "
" ... This phone is okay, but after a few years of using it, it is starting to become sluggish. ... They expect you to send it to them to be replaced. ... "
" ... This product is no good I purchases one less than a year ago NEW and today it just stop working . ... "
" ... Initially the phone was good but after few months it started acting up. ... "
" ... After upgrading to Marshmallow it started malfunctioning. ... "
" ... this one was defective. ... "
" ... The screen stopped working a month later ... "
Price
29budget, 200, performance, idol, flagship
+93%
-7%
" ... Nice little phone for the price. ... "
" ... Great phone for the price. ... "
" ... This phone was absolutely worth $200 when I got it and it's a steal at $115 now. ... "
" ... Is like these people use used items and put them for sale as new and steal our money ... "
" ... Great Phone for the price ... "
" ... Great phone for the price. ... "
" ... At the price I paid, this phone is a phenomenal deal. ... Don't think you're going to find a better phone at this price. ... "
" ... This is my second idol 3 and its still one of the best bang for your buck phones. ... "
Sound Quality
17jbl, sound quality, loud, dual, stereo speakers
+88%
-12%
" ... I would say if you're on a budget and big music listener, this phone may fulfill those needs ... "
" ... The speakers are FANTASTIC (better than some laptops). ... "
" ... Headphone and sound quality outstanding. ... "
" ... Was a really great phone to start with, good photos, snappy response, played music well. ... "
" ... Great sound, battery life and functionality. ... "
" ... Excellent screen and display, and the JBL speakers are awesome for music. ... "
" ... Phone off the chain great display speakers loud like a stereo great purchased ... "
" ... Nice and loud JBL speakers. ... "
Apps
14alcatel, launcher, play, marshmallow, idol
+43%
-57%
" ... My initial experience with the Alcatel Idol 3 was positive, however that ended when my phone was sabotaged by an Alcatel update called "Joy Launcher" and even worse, "File Manager." ... "
" ... Before you buy this or any alcatel phone, do a search on alcatel + file manager + remove. ... Every system update, alcatel shoves the most invasive adware down your throat and much of it is impossible to remove. ... "
" ... Even with all it's permissions cancel it still restarts and tries to advertise another useless app. ... "
" ... Phone also got slow very fast, and when updating, the software sticks in a system 'cleaning' app that can't be removed. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, that's an app I need to use. ... Steer clear of this phone brand if you need to use a banking app! ... "
" ... The reversible fonction works, but it is uncomfortable because of the location of the power and volume, so I'm using a virtual menu App. ... "
" ... Then, Alcatel got greedy and started pushing "updates" for individual applications and the entire OS, which turns the normal benign applications like launcher, file manager and calendar, into annoying malware which keep spewing ads, notifications, and installing random applications you don't want. ... "
" ... Phone was slow and battery drained fast when using too many apps / brightest setting. ... "
Display Clarity
12cracked, screen, months, full hd, finger
+42%
-58%
" ... When I woke up the screen had a crack so deep it no longer functioned. ... "
" ... Poorly made screen and not updated past a year. ... "
" ... Main issue I have seen is the bottom panel of the screen sensor wont work after a while, I have googled regarding this issue and notices that there are many people who have faced the same issue. ... "
" ... constant screen frozen, making it difficult to . ... "
" ... now I cannot use the bottom of the screen. ... "
Software Platform
11alcatel, android, bloatware, apps, wifi
+36%
-64%
" ... My initial experience with the Alcatel Idol 3 was positive, however that ended when my phone was sabotaged by an Alcatel update called "Joy Launcher" and even worse, "File Manager." ... Both of these unwanted products are infected with ads and bloatware. ... and has essentially acted like the worst virus. ... "
" ... I buy unlocked phones because i like some semblance of control and i love avoiding bloatware. ... "
" ... Only runs Android 6 and runs slower then the less specked LG Aristo. ... Do to lack of updates I will not buy a Alcatel phone again. ... "
" ... Even with all it's permissions cancel it still restarts and tries to advertise another useless app. ... "
" ... To boot for some reason this phone has always specifically hated yelp. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, that's an app I need to use. ... "
" ... Then, Alcatel got greedy and started pushing "updates" for individual applications and the entire OS, which turns the normal benign applications like launcher, file manager and calendar, into annoying malware which keep spewing ads, notifications, and installing random applications you don't want. ... "
Battery Life
11life, removable
+55%
-45%
" ... Everything including the battery is still just as good as it was on day one, it hasn't slowed down one bit. ... "
" ... The battery is really good unless you have the Bluetooth on, otherwise, I can get 2 days out of the battery. ... "
" ... Great sound, battery life and functionality. ... "
" ... The top of the phone will exceed 100 degrees at times, especially when low on battery. ... "
" ... It has two speakers, which sound great, and a very big battery easily lasting a whole day. ... "
" ... I tend to have my phone in the lowest brightness setting all the time to preserve battery life and the video is still amazing. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Octa Core
Camera
Secondary Camera: 8 MP
Calling
Sim Type: Micro SIM
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