Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 available in Canada on June 30 from Bell, TELUS and Videotron

Looking for a lower cost Android flagship? The Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 might be the one for you if you're keen on Bell, TELUS or Videotron. We reviewed this phone and found it to,  "look and feels like an Android flagship device that’s comparable to more expensive 5.5-inch Android devices." Read our full review here.

While specific pricing hasn't been announced, Idol 3 users can look forward to  clutter free user interface, full access to Android Lollipop apps and features, a great camera, processor and dual speakers, as well as the 1080p HD display will meet and even surpass expectations of users looking for an unlocked and LTE-capable Android phone.

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Review: Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The Idol 3 is designed to be able to run in reversible mode. This means that thanks to the dual speakers and mics you can pick it up any way you want and the display and even the front-facing camera will adjust to fit whichever way you are holding the phone.

I’ve been using the new Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 and I am impressed. It is one of the thinnest and lightest 5.5-inch phablet category smartphones I’ve used and it runs Android Lollipop like a champ.

While Alcatel’s been known for cheap, practical smartphones, they’ve outdone themselves with the Idol 3, which offers many flagship features in a sleek and impressive package. The Alcatel Idol 3 hits some of the major hallmarks that users look for in a flagship device and it does so at a fraction of the price of the competition. 

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