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Cricket Wireless to Sell Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3

Oct 28, 2015, 8:29 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Cricket Wireless today announced that it will offer the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 beginning Nov. 6. The handset will cost $149.99 with a new activation. The Idol 3 has been for sale in the U.S. since April, but this marks the first time it will be sold by a carrier. The Idol 3 has a 5.5-inch full HD screen and octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The phone boasts stereo JBL speakers with Clarify processing and 1.2W amplifiers. The main camera uses a 13-megapixel Sony sensor that includes a variety of modes and video-capture tools. The phone has an 8-megapixel user-facing camera with wide-angle lens. Connectivity options include LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, FM radio, GPS, and WiFi. The Idol 3 has a 2,910mAh battery and supports microSD cards up to 128 GB. The Cricket Wireless variant of the phone integrates the Deezer music streaming service with Alcatel's Mix deejay application. Idol 3 owners can listen to their Deezer playlists directly from Mix and add effects, transition songs, sync, mix, scratch, or insert samples. The Idol 3 runs Android.

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Alcatel OneTouch today revealed availability details for its Idol 3 flagship smartphone. Consumers will be able to pre-order the phone directly from Alcatel's web site beginning April 21 for $249.

Alcatel OneTouch Aims High with Idol 3 Flagship

Mar 1, 2015
Alcatel OneTouch today announced the Idol 3, its global flagship series for 2015. The Idol 3 series encompasses two handsets, one with a 4.7-inch display and another with a 5.5-inch display.

Alcatel Idol 3

5.5" display FHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 615 processor 2 GB RAM
2,910 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

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Mark_S

Oct 28, 2015, 9:17 AM

Buy it unlocked

An excellent mid-range android.
An extra $100 for unlocked version.
No need to lock oneself into a contract or carrier.

Romiust

What a terrific deal. The hundred dollar savings makes this phone the best value in the market. People will finally have a chance to use a budget phone that works. Plus, cricket will unlock the phone after 6 months. This is a very compelling phone for...
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