Alcatel's $180 Idol 3 4.7 is a direct shot at the Moto G

The Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 is a great Android smartphone that only costs $250, but it's also a huge phone.

That's fine if you want a 5.5-inch screen, but not everyone does. For smaller hands and people who want a phone that actually fits into their pockets, Alcatel's just announced the $179.99 Onetouch Idol 3 4.7.

The Idol 3 4.7 is unequivocally the Idol 3's sibling. It's got the same slim and high-quality plastic design that resembles metal in some places, right down to the poorly placed power button on the upper left side of the device. Read more...