Question regarding the Idol 3 4.7 version

[Vee_G]

Hey all.

I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy S3 and while it still is functioning, I think it's time for a new phone. This phone is over 3 years old, it's getting slower, it's cracked plus maybe it's time for a change as this phone holds many memories. I lost my husband 14 months ago and things are pretty tight so I am on a budget.

I've held on to my S3 for so long because I really like phones that are under 5." It's the perfect size for my hands. I don't really require much, I need to be able to text, make and receive calls and browse the Internet, take decent photos of my little one and my balcony garden. Maybe a couple of games for my son. I was thinking about the Alcatel Idol 3 the 4.7 version but I noticed online the battery is listed as 2000 mAh. All of this wordiness to ask if anyone has the 4.7 version and/or can speak to the battery life of this device. I don't want a device where I have to worry about constantly charging it.

Couple things to note: I am in Canada. The Moto G here is only being sold in the 8GB version, I require at least 16GB. I'm not willing to go on contract for my next phone as I intend to keep my grandfathered and inexpensive plan. I'm not really comfortable with spending more than $300.

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[skipatrol]

I don't think you can go wrong with either the 4.7 idol 3 or the moto g. All depends on what is important to you (stereo speakers vs water resistance etc)

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[Vee_G]

Thank you kindly for responding. Water resistance isn't that important to me. I value stereo speakers more as I love to play music from my phone while doing anything really. I'm just more curious about the battery life on the 4.7.

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[guapinoy]

Thank you kindly for responding. Water resistance isn't that important to me. I value stereo speakers more as I love to play music from my phone while doing anything really. I'm just more curious about the battery life on the 4.7.

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It's pretty good.

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[Vee_G]

This is exactly what I needed to see. I have decided on getting the Alcatel 3, 4.7. A little gift to myself since the passing of my beloved.

Thank you again for the assistance. It's truly appreciated.

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[alphablue597]

Hi. I want to buy this phone and have a question: Does this phone have gyro sensor? Does the photosphere work on this phone? Thank you in advance.

 

[guapinoy]

Hi. I want to buy this phone and have a question: Does this phone have gyro sensor? Does the photosphere work on this phone? Thank you in advance.

It sure does

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[alphablue597]

Thank you. Do you own this phone? Can you tell me something about build quality, do you use screen and case protection?

 

[guapinoy]

Thank you. Do you own this phone? Can you tell me something about build quality, do you use screen and case protection?

The build quality is great. I do have a case. Got it from Amazon Evocell. I don't use it too much. The phone feels fantastic naked. Just needs slickwraps or dbrand to make a skin to make it grippier.

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