By Matt Swider
There’s really no wrong way to hold the Alcatel Idol 3, I found out at MWC 2015. The defining feature of this Android smartphone is two microphones on opposite ends, one at the top and another at the bottom.
Dual microphones mean that the phone can be held “upside down,” which is perfect whenever you’re in a scramble to pick up a call from your pocket or purse.
It’s 100% reversible, with the interface always righting itself too. The Idol 3 essentially puts an end to you awkwardly talking into the speaker and foolishly listening from the microphone.
Display and specs
The rest of the Alcatel Idol 3 is built to resemble a near-premium smartphone while being priced for the budget category.
It has two display sizes, 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, and both are HD. The distinction is that the smaller version is 720p with a max of 600 lumens and the larger screen size is 1080p with a max of 650 lumens for increased outdoor readability.
Both flavors come with Android 5.0 Lollipop and the always-convenient double tap the screen to wake feature. It’s kind of funny …read more
Source: techradar.com – Phones
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