Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha

Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha review

Key Features: 4.7-inch 1,280 x 720 pixel IPS screen; Android 4.2; 13-megapixel camera with LED flash

Manufacturer: Alcatel

Well, Alcatel has certainly set the bar quite a bit higher with this model as it's design is one of a kind in this marketplace and it's specs are higher than any model they have previously revealed.  At first glance, one can hardly avoid noticing the Alpha's clear bezel above and below the screen.  All LED Notifications shine brightly through here but otherwise the design is crystal clear.  

The phone has received mixed reviews as many marvel at it's beautiful design but are not quite happy with the specs for the higher price tag of nearly $300.

Trusted Reviews gives their verdict below.

Should I buy the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha?

The Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha is an interesting handset with some eye-catching design motifs. However, start using the phone and begin to assess it within the wider market and it just doesn’t make a great deal of sense. 

Most core elements are fine: the camera’s decent enough, the processor is a fair match for the 720p display and the resolution is just about sharp enough for the screen size. However, there are some design blunders that we find hard to accept when the specs are already a stretch given the SIM-free price. 

The lack of a headphone jack is unforgivable, we don’t like the soft keys much, there’s no 4G and the software is very old. If you don’t want to use your phone for music at all, and can find the Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha at a much lower cost than the standard SIM-free price, this is a perfectly respectable phone with rather good battery life. But we do mean a much lower cost. 

Verdict

While solid in most respects, some annoying design decisions and a high price lose the Alpha a recommendation.