Alcatel Go Flip 3

Resembling phones from days gone by, the Alcatel Go Flip 3 is one of the latest basic flip phones on the market. It has some abilities we associate with the smartphones of today, and the price is great, but is the experience enough to make it competitive?

Design

The design for the Alcatel Go Flip 3 couldn’t be simpler. It’s a flip phone like you might remember from years ago. It is a simple clamshell design made of plastic with a removable battery.

Display

The phone has two displays, one for use when it’s closed and another on the inside. The outside case screen is 1.44-inch and the one on the inside is 2.8-inch. This is considerably smaller than any smartphone on the market, but perfect for slipping in a pocket.

Despite this, reviewers commented that not only was the screen too small for any real use that it was also incredibly grainy. So if you’re looking for anything more than basic calls, texting, and looking up the occasional website or social media post, you probably won’t find the phone suits your needs.

Performance

The Alcatel Go Flip 3 performed as well as can be expected from a flip phone but the reviewers said it works a lot faster than the company’s previous flip phone. It’s a little sluggish on startup but chugs along well enough after.

Software & Storage

You have 4GB of storage to work with which isn’t too terrible given apps are limited and it comes with a MicroSD slot. The phone uses the KaiOS operating system with a small selection of ultra-basic apps and services.

Cameras

There’s not much that could — or should — be said about the camera on the phone. It doesn’t have a selfie cam, so you won’t be able to video chat and the 2MP rear camera mostly results in blurry, grainy pictures.

Battery Life

When tested, reviewers found the Alcatel Go Flip 3 phone battery lasts around 7 hours when used heavily.

Audio

Reviewers said call quality on the phone is great. There were issues with the phone at top volume such as clipping and distortion. But in general, it did what it does best — make phone calls.

Specs at a Glance

• Plastic clamshell chassis
• 1.44-inch outer screen
• 2.8-inch inner screen
• 1.1 GHz Snapdragon 210 processor
• 512MB of RAM
• KaiOS
• 4GB of storage space with microSD expansion option
• 2MP back-facing camera
• 1350 mAh battery

Bottom Line

Nostalgia and affordability are what this phone offers.However, each phone has its place. This is one among the best for people looking for a phone that’s more about connections and communication and less about having a fun device to play with.

PC Magazine says, “The Alcatel Go Flip 3 is the feature phone we’ve been waiting for, with just enough smart features to make it convenient to use.”

TechAeris said, “It was fun using a flip phone again since the last time I used one was back in 2005. It brought back some memories but it doesn’t make me want to go back to one. With that being said, I did like the phone and what it could do.”

Digital Trends remarks, “The flip phone has returned. Again.”