Whole package
Here's something nice: the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 is a truly affordable phone that looks good and also makes good on its promises.
A few specs
With a 5.5-inch 1080p HD display and a few extra surprises, the Idol 3 is worth your notice.
Camera
It has a 13-megapixel camera with autofocus, and an 8-megapixel lens for selfies.
Android and then some
A reversible OS is something brand new to phones. The view will flip if you pick up the phone upside down.
Navigation
Controls for this Android 5.0 handset live as on-screen buttons on the OS's lower strip.
Buttons
Buttons on either spine almost disappear into the surface, making it tougher to find them by feel.
Double-tap
Luckily, an optional gesture lets you double-tap to turn the screen on and off.
External hardware
The Micro-USB port lives on the bottom, just below one of a set of loud JBL speakers.
A pretty great budget phablet, read more pros and cons in our full Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 review.