Alcatel Idol 4 VR Edition - €99.99

WarZoneBrother · 02-03-2017 08:34PM #1

Hey,

So I have been trying to buy a phone for a while now, considering Motorola let me down and cancelled my G4 Plus I saw this phone today with €100 off it comes with a free VR Headset so maybe somebody else might be interested in it too...

Of course, as usually I am having issues ordering...

Online only offer on Three.ie

http://www.three.ie/

MiskyBoyy · 02-03-2017 10:08PM

Link:http://www.three.ie/online/voice/prepay/alcatel-idol-4-vr-edition/?src=p

TerrorFirmer · 03-03-2017 03:36PM

Excellent deal for that price. Just bought one as I've been meaning to switch to 3 shortly. For €100, nice 8 core phone with a 1080p screen, hard to go wrong.

Reviews are pretty good but say poor battery (at least it has fast charge) and despite being bundled as a 'VR' phone it's bad at VR due to low end GPU.

All in all though, really happy, many thanks to the OP for posting!

WarZoneBrother · 03-03-2017 07:34PM

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Excellent deal for that price. Just bought one as I've been meaning to switch to 3 shortly. For €100, nice 8 core phone with a 1080p screen, hard to go wrong.

Reviews are pretty good but say poor battery (at least it has fast charge) and despite being bundled as a 'VR' phone it's bad at VR due to low end GPU.

All in all though, really happy, many thanks to the OP for posting!

I was planning on testing the VR and maybe selling it, if it can be sold and works with other phones (I assume it does)... I'd imagine it will be nothing like the PS VR but will be good to compare the both...

TerrorFirmer · 03-03-2017 08:26PM

I don't think it can be, think like the Gear VR it's designed specifically for the phone, most of the phone VR headsets are universal though. I'm sure it's fine for a sample of VR, just that it's not powerful enough to drive a lot of the cool VR stuff available on mobile.

The Gear VR with the S6 is an amazing piece of kit, some of the stuff on it is actually better than Oculus Rift/PS VR due to the 1440p screen on the phone (cinema app/netflix app particularly)

Highcontrast1 · 03-03-2017 09:25PM

mmm, in the market for a new phone and was willing to wait for the Nokia 5 to launch but might get this instead.

WarZoneBrother · 03-03-2017 10:10PM

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

I don't think it can be, think like the Gear VR it's designed specifically for the phone, most of the phone VR headsets are universal though. I'm sure it's fine for a sample of VR, just that it's not powerful enough to drive a lot of the cool VR stuff available on mobile.

The Gear VR with the S6 is an amazing piece of kit, some of the stuff on it is actually better than Oculus Rift/PS VR due to the 1440p screen on the phone (cinema app/netflix app particularly)

Ohh right, ohh well still the phone spec for the price seems too good to turn down, wish they shipped on a Saturday... Does anyone know if 3 do deliver on Saturday I ordered a sim card but it arrived via post so I assume the phones get delivered with a courier?... If so anyone know which courier it is, got a parcel today from Nightline only ordered the item yesterday they are very good it seems...

mexicanking · 03-03-2017 11:14PM

Would anyone know if it is a dual sim and the ram. 3 usually dont sell dual sim.

WarZoneBrother · 03-03-2017 11:21PM

mexicanking wrote: »

Would anyone know if it is a dual sim and the ram. 3 usually dont sell dual sim.

http://www.androidcentral.com/alcatel-idol-4-4s-specs

Seems to be dual nano sim and there seems to be 2/3GB RAM ... Not sure of the amount on the one on the Three site but will probably be 2GB?..

B00MSTICK · 03-03-2017 11:42PM

I'm due a new phone and was going to wait for the Moto g5 or Nokia 5/6 but hard to see past the €99 price tag.
It has 2GB of RAM according to online chat FYI

mexicanking · 04-03-2017 09:56AM

I someone ever gets it, I will really appreciate if you could let me know if both the sim slots are active. Thanks.

sweetie · 04-03-2017 12:03PM

Would this be at least as good as the Smart Ultra 6?

TerrorFirmer · 04-03-2017 12:27PM

sweetie wrote: »

Would this be at least as good as the Smart Ultra 6?

Very similar, though this has a worse battery and slightly smaller screen.

B00MSTICK · 04-03-2017 07:23PM

B00MSTICK wrote: »

I'm due a new phone and was going to wait for the Moto g5 or Nokia 5/6 but hard to see past the €99 price tag.
It has 2GB of RAM according to online chat FYI

Update: Went instore and the 3GB model is on offer... Time to pick up a sim to port me thinks...

eoinfitzokk · 04-03-2017 08:20PM

What's the cheapest sim to use to port anybody know?

DopeTech · 04-03-2017 09:53PM

Anyone know is this network unlockable?

WarZoneBrother · 04-03-2017 11:00PM

B00MSTICK wrote: »

Update: Went instore and the 3GB model is on offer... Time to pick up a sim to port me thinks...

That's what I had to do, taught buyganecredit takes all credit but doesn't support meteor which is what he gave me so 7 euro wasted..

Ohh well was tempted to buy it for 200 a few days before...

WarZoneBrother · 04-03-2017 11:02PM

eoinfitzokk wrote: »

What's the cheapest sim to use to port anybody know?

If you get Vodafone SIM you can port and use credit to buy PSN vouchers .... I bought meteor 2 euro for SIM ... Most networks free sim you have to top up by so much too I think ...

ErinGoBrath · 05-03-2017 01:03AM

I'm with meteor sim only, I assume id need to get this unlocked to use it?

DopeTech · 05-03-2017 06:30AM

B00MSTICK wrote: »

Update: Went instore and the 3GB model is on offer... Time to pick up a sim to port me thinks...

Can you please check when you buy it if it is network locked? If it's dual/hybrid sim it probably isn't.

Pablo1802 · 05-03-2017 07:40AM

It's a great deal but the phone cannot be unlocked with external unlocking services. Only Three or relevant network can provide unlocking code for this phone in Ireland which is version 6055P with no DUAL sim functionality.

DopeTech · 05-03-2017 11:58AM

Can I ask anyone on Billpay or payg that has topped up by more than €130 to request the unlock code or does it have to be the number that is ported in needs to have been topped up by more than that amount. Thinking of buying it today for someone else that is on another network. I myself am on payg an d have topped up by more than €130, I see it says the account holder is the only person that can request it. Would they allow me unlock it without topping the new number up by 130 do you think?

WarZoneBrother · 05-03-2017 09:33PM

FrostyJim wrote: »

Can I ask anyone on Billpay or payg that has topped up by more than €130 to request the unlock code or does it have to be the number that is ported in needs to have been topped up by more than that amount. Thinking of buying it today for someone else that is on another network. I myself am on payg an d have topped up by more than €130, I see it says the account holder is the only person that can request it. Would they allow me unlock it without topping the new number up by 130 do you think?

Good question I just realised I got a SIM with my number before buying this phone, didn't think of this however as I had to buy a SIM to port and will not be using the new 3 SIM for this phone will be using my current 3 SIM that I bought 2 weeks ago instead...

podgeandrodge · 06-03-2017 12:29AM

Pablo1802 wrote: »

It's a great deal but the phone cannot be unlocked with external unlocking services. Only Three or relevant network can provide unlocking code for this phone in Ireland which is version 6055P with no DUAL sim functionality.

No way around this? Have you a link to more info on this please thanks.

Pablo1802 · 06-03-2017 06:57AM

There is no official comment on this. I've tried to get unlocking code and it was not found on alcatel database.

DopeTech · 06-03-2017 07:34AM

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

Good question I just realised I got a SIM with my number before buying this phone, didn't think of this however as I had to buy a SIM to port and will not be using the new 3 SIM for this phone will be using my current 3 SIM that I bought 2 weeks ago instead...

As long as you don't use the sim that they gave you with the phone they will allow you nominate another SIM/number to gain the credit history on. That's what I was told on online chat . They will only take into account the topup made after the phone purchase date so if you have topped up before it won't be counted.

Presumably name on account would have to match also.

So in theory if you are with another provider you could move to 3 for 7 months topping up 20 every 28 days, get your unlock and then move wherever you want.

witnessmenow · 06-03-2017 11:28AM

Bought this online yesterday

I got a sim card from Tesco (E5) and ported that pretty much straight away.

I tried to get in store but they "only had one left and think it was sold", which was an odd response!

For porting your new number you need to be able to get a code from a text message so it will need to be in a phone. There is an option when buying online asking how much credit you want to buy, you don't need to choose either option.

In total it cost me E100 + E5 for the sim card. Be interesting to see what its like.

It was good timing as the battery on my phone has turned to mush (3h from 100% -> 1%)

EDIT: This site claims it can unlock this phone
https://sim-unlock.net/sim-lock/3/Unlock_by_code_for_Alcatel_phones/

I am three anyways so I probably wont be bothered trying it

TerrorFirmer · 06-03-2017 02:35PM

Ordered mine Friday, got it this morning. Initial impressions - externally well finished, a lot more 'premium' than you'd expect from a phone of this price. It's the 3GB ram model also, and in the box is included a protective back cover and screenguard. Also comes with JBL branded earphones, which is a decent plus.

The VR Headset is good, and because it's tailor made for the Idol 4, it fits perfectly and should offer a much better experience than the universal VR headsets. Only charging it now, but it's already at 60% after about 30 minutes thanks to the fast charge.

Although I haven't yet tried the phone, so far all indications are pointing towards an excellent bargain

WarZoneBrother · 06-03-2017 03:47PM

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

Ordered mine Friday, got it this morning. Initial impressions - externally well finished, a lot more 'premium' than you'd expect from a phone of this price. It's the 3GB ram model also, and in the box is included a protective back cover and screenguard. Also comes with JBL branded earphones, which is a decent plus.

The VR Headset is good, and because it's tailor made for the Idol 4, it fits perfectly and should offer a much better experience than the universal VR headsets. Only charging it now, but it's already at 60% after about 30 minutes thanks to the fast charge.

Although I haven't yet tried the phone, so far all indications are pointing towards an excellent bargain

Was it just me, or did you get a shock when looking for the phone :P ..

Mine arrived today also, seems the dual sim thing is just 1 slot for sim card and one slot for micro sd... Not sure what that means though, but yeah for the price definately worth it my phone would be on 100% and sometimes would just power off after nothing so nice to have a new phone with such good spec and cheap...

ErinGoBrath · 06-03-2017 06:16PM

Bought one of these without realising I can't use it as a mobile hotspot on 3.

Only hope now is someone unlocking it?

Raging didn't check the t&cs first

beauf · 06-03-2017 06:18PM

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

...seems the dual sim thing is just 1 slot for sim card and one slot for micro sd... Not sure what that means though,.....

In some models of this phone (not the one Three sell) the SD Card slot doubles as a second sim slot.

So you could have a work sim and personal sim in the same phone.

Alcatel Idol 4 VR Edition - €99.99

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