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India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Alcatel V3 Ultra review: This affordable phone feels like magic, and you should take note of it
Alcatel is making a comeback in India, and it is kicking off its fresh foray with three new phones: the V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra. The V3 Ultra, as you can tell from the naming, is the most feature-packed of the lot with a bunch of cool and exciting tech including a 2-in-1 matte display that gives you both colour and black-and-white (think Kindle) options in the same package. To top it all, it also has a stylus which Alcatel is giving free of charge. While Samsung will charge you upwards of 1 lakh for its Galaxy S25 Ultra with the same set of features, the Alcatel V3 Ultra gets you all this at a starting price of just Rs 19, first glance, the Alcatel V3 Ultra looks like just another phone in the market, offering basic features given its affordable pricing. But things change when you turn it on. While many phones in this segment are betting on cameras, performance, and battery capacity, the V3 Ultra stands out with its unique display. The display, which also has a matte finish on top, can be turned into a black-and-white screen—something like a Kindle—with a flick of a slider. It feels like magic! As cool as it sounds, this feature is also helpful in many ways. Before we get into the details, here's a quick look at the specs:The V3 Ultra features a 6.78-inch Nxtpaper display with 1080 x 2460 resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. Software is Android 14 with Alcatel's custom UI skin on top. The phone is fuelled by a 5,010 mAh battery with support for 33W charging. At the back, the phone features a triple camera setup with a 108-megapixel main sensor. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. It has dual SIM with an option to use eSIM as second and beautifuladvertisement The Alcatel V3 Ultra sports a candybar design with flat 2.5D edges. It weighs 196 grams. Alcatel sent us the Hyper Blue variant which is loud and visually back panel has a mix of glossy and matte bits that adds a unique touch. There's also a starry element that adds a distinct vibe and breaks monotony giving you a surface that feels hyper-active with lots going on at the same time. The cameras are laid out on a circular assembly that juts out little the sides, you will find all the essential buttons. On the right are the power and volume buttons, with the power button doubling as a fingerprint sensor. There is also a slider to switch the screen between vibrant colour and black-and-white the other side is the SIM tray, which fits one SIM and an micro-SD card. The phone also offers multiple SIM support with e-SIM (which is unheard of at this price). At the bottom, you get a USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and a 3.5mm audio jack. 2-in-1 display like no otherThe highlight of the Alcatel V3 Ultra is undoubtedly its display. Its unique—something you won't find on any other mainstream phone in India. Alcatel built this display in collaboration with Nxtpaper, giving it a matte finish that feels like paper. The matte display attracts significantly fewer fingerprints and virtually no glare over regular screens. What truly sets it apart, though, is its ability to switch into black-and-white mode, making it feel like a Kindle or reMarkable tablet. This paper-like mode also helps reduce distractions and is easier on the eyes during long reading sessions.I used the black-and-white mode for reading e-books and even for general use to save battery. The apps adapt to the monochrome UI well, which gives the phone a unique and minimalist look when you want phone also comes with a stylus, which fits neatly behind the phone cover—also provided in the box. The stylus doesn't have any battery and Bluetooth (like Samsung's S-Pen in Galaxy S25 Ultra). And in case you lose it, Alcatel says replacements will be available for purchase.I used the stylus for some random doodling, note taking and even as a fidget to kill time. advertisementIn terms of experience, the matte display feels premium and unique. Whether I was scrolling, writing, or reading, it delivered a smooth and refined touch, while also reducing strain on the eyes. That said, the matte finish does affect colour reproduction slightly—especially when viewing photos or watching display is bright enough indoors, but under harsh sunlight, it can look a bit dim. For regular use, though, I had no issues.I found myself using the phone more often in paper mode. It's like the screen transforms into a notepad with a cool performance overallAs much as I loved switching between the display modes, the performance left me wanting more. The Dimensity 6300 chipset and Android 14 combination feels a bit dated—I wish Alcatel had used a newer chip. Still, for everyday stuff like multitasking, using the camera, scrolling, and even a bit of light gaming, the processor keeps things smooth. I used the phone for about a week and didn't face any major hiccups or back does get a bit warm during charging or heavy tasks, especially outdoors in the Delhi heat, but I didn't encounter any serious overheating V3 Ultra scored 729 in Geekbench single-core and 1905 in multi-core. It is fine for day-to-day tasks but not suited for heavy-duty use. At this price point, phones like the CMF Phone 2 Pro, Poco X7 5G offer better chipsets and overall for the V3 Ultra, what helps maintain a smooth experience is also the clean UI. However, the phone ships with Android 14, which feels a bit old since Android 16 is around the corner. One thing I did appreciate, though, is that most apps are compatible with the black-and-white display mode. They transform into a 2D outline design when the mode is activated, and even apps that aren't fully optimised adapt a muted, grey-toned look that fits the aesthetic. Coming to the speakers, the phone features dual stereo speakers that are fairly loud and clear. However, at high volumes, the sound can get slightly sharp or screechy, especially with treble-heavy for the battery, the phone packs a 5,010mAh unit—which looks solid on paper. In real-world usage, it lasted me for about 12 hours. In our battery test, the phone clocked 9 hours and 43 minutes. It's decent, if not great. While other phones in this segment offer larger 6,000mAh batteries, and even flagships like the Galaxy S24 Edge get by with 3,900mAh due to better optimisation, the V3 Ultra's battery performance felt a bit underwhelming. However, in black-and-white mode, battery life improved camerasThe phone packs a 108-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. I snapped a bunch of photos in both good lighting and indoors. In bright light, the V3 Ultra captures fairly natural-looking shots, but the level of detail is lacking—and the matte display makes it harder to spot those details directly on the phone. Skin tones also tend to lean toward slightly pink, and overall, the images have a soft said, in certain instances—especially when manually tapping to focus and shooting in ideal lighting—the phone can deliver fairly good photos with decent colour accuracy and a balanced the autofocus is unreliable at times. The phone occasionally struggles to lock focus, which results in blurry photos. The macro mode is also not impressive. It frequently faces difficulty in locking front camera needs work. It produces grainy selfies with limited detail even when you give it lots of the V3 Ultra is fine for casual snaps, but don't expect anything V3 Ultra review: Should you buy itThe Alcatel V3 Ultra offers a unique experience with its dual matte display. The ability to switch between a full-colour screen and a black-and-white mode makes it both fun to use and a bit of a conversation starter. The display is particularly good for reading e-books and showing off something different. The user interface is clean, and the battery life is reasonably the chipset feels a bit dated, as does the Android 14 software. While the chip and clean UI handles everyday tasks reasonably well, it lacks the power needed for more demanding tasks like gaming. The camera performance is also underwhelming overall, with the front camera being particularly said, if you're after something different, the Alcatel V3 Ultra definitely has a quirky charm. It looks cool, features a standout display, and delivers overall decent day-to-day performance. However, if camera quality and strong performance are your top priorities, you may want to skip this one.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Alcatel launches V3 smartphone series in India with NXTPAPER display tech
French technology company Alcatel, on Tuesday, May 27, launched its V3 line of smartphones for India. The V3 series includes three smartphones – V3 Ultra, V3 Pro, and V3 Classic. These are the first-ever smartphones to feature the patented NXTPAPER display technology powered by TCL. The devices come with a 4-in-1 display mode – Regular, Ink Paper, Colour Paper, and Max Ink Mode – that offers an unmatched visual experience. From vibrant colour reproduction to paper-like readability, the Alcatel smartphones accord a strain-free viewing experience. 'As we scale our presence in India, we remain deeply aligned with the 'Made in India' vision. By localising our manufacturing operations, we aim to enhance supply chain agility, ensure rigorous quality control, and contribute meaningfully to India's growing technology landscape. This strategic investment underscores our long-term vision of delivering high-quality, accessible innovation to Indian consumers,' said Ansh Rathi, COO, Nxtcell India. The V3 Ultra is priced at Rs 19,999, the V3 Pro at Rs 17,999, and the V3 Classic at Rs 12,999. The Alcatel V3 Series will be available starting June 2 on Flipkart, where consumers can also avail themselves of a host of special launch offers. Specs and features The V3 Ultra, which is a premium device, comes with a 6.8-inch patented NXTPAPER display with dynamic light adaptation offering optimal brightness and colour temperature at all times. The device comes with a precision stylus that makes sketching and note-taking effortless. The V3 Ultra comes with a premium case that accommodates the stylus. The Ultra V3 comes in Hyper Blue, Champagne Gold, and Ocean Grey colourways. When it comes to photography, the V3Ultra sports a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera for versatile shooting. On the front, it features a 32 MP selfie camera with some built-in filters. One of the notable features includes Horizon Lock technology that allows for ultra-steady video on the go. The device also offers eSIM support. Meanwhile, the Alcatel V3 Pro and V3 Classic alsoå feature the NXTPaper display technology and up to 18 GB of RAM (10GB RAM expansion). A 5,200 mAh battery powers the phones, providing up to 26 days of standby time. The storage is expandable up to 2TB. The V3 Pro comes in Matcha Green and Metallic Grey. Founded in 1898, Alcatel is a French tech brand operated by TCL under license from Nokia. Known for affordable, feature-rich devices, it operates in 160+ countries. In India and select markets, Alcatel is exclusively represented by Nxtcell India, a fully Indian-owned company.
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Alcatel makes India return, launches 3 new phones with NXTPAPER display technology: Price, specs and more
French consumer electronics brand Alcatel has made its return in the Indian mobile phone market via a partnership with Nxtcell India. The three devices: Alcatel V3 Classic 5G, Alcatel V3 Pro 5G and Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G come with an LCD panel, 3.5mm headphone jack and IP54 water and dust resistance ratings. Alcatel V3 Classic 5G is priced at ₹ 12,999 for 4GB/128GB storage model and ₹ 14,999 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. Alcatel V3 Pro, on the other hand, is priced at ₹ 17,999 for the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant. Alcatel V3 Ultra 5G is priced at ₹ 19,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant and ₹ 21,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant. All three variants in the Altacatel V3 series will go on sale from Flipkart starting 2 June. Alcatel V3 Classic comes with a 6.67 inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the V3 Pro also comes in the 6.67 inch form factor but with the NXTPAPER technology. The V3 Ultra, on the other hand, comes with a 6.8 inch Full HD+ NXTPAPER display with support for stylus. Both the Pro and Ultra variants come with support for four display modes, Regular, Ink Paper, Max Ink and Colour Paper mode. All the Alcatel V3 series phones in India come with the same MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor and LPDDR4x RAM options. The new devices come with Android 15 out of the box and the company has promised 2 years of OS updates and 3 years of security patches with the devices. Alcatel V3 Classic comes with a 50MP primary shooter with a QVGA depth sensor and an 8MP front facing shooter. The V3 Pro also comes with a similar setup with a 5MP ultra-wide angle lens instead. Meanwhile, the V3 Ultra comes with a triple camera setup with a 108MP primary shooter, 5MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 2MP macro lens. The selfie shooter comes with a 32MP lens.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Alcatel V3 Ultra, V3 Pro and V3 Classic debut in India with MediaTek processor and NXTPAPER display: Pierce, features and availability
Alcatel has unveiled its V3 smartphone series in India, introducing the country's first devices featuring the patented NXTPAPER display technology. The V3 lineup—comprising the V3 Ultra, V3 Pro, and V3 Classic—offers paper-like readability, vibrant colors, and reduced eye strain across varying lighting conditions. The smartphones will be available starting June 2 on Flipkart, with prices beginning at Rs 12,999. All handsets under the series offer four distinct viewing modes – Regular Mode, Ink Paper Mode, Color Paper Mode, and Max Ink Mode. Alcatel V3 Series will be available starting June 2, 2025, on Flipkart. Here's everything to know about the all-new Alcatel V3 series Alcatel V3 Ultra price and features The flagship model, V3 Ultra, features a 6.8-inch NXTPAPER screen with dynamic light adaptation and comes equipped with a stylus for productivity and creativity. The device comes powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor and runs on Android 15 out-of-the-box. Its camera system includes a 108MP UltraPixel main sensor, Horizon Lock video stabilization, and eSIM support. The primary camera sensor comes paired with an 8MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro sensor. Powered by user-centric features, it caters to both work and entertainment needs, and comes in Hyper Blue, Champagne Gold, and Ocean Grey. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You won't believe what your old car is worth today Cars24 Book Now Undo Alcatel V3 Ultra comes priced at Rs 21,999 and Rs 23,999 for the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB versions, respectively. The company has announced an introductory offer of Rs 2,000 bank discount on purchase of phones which brings down the price to Rs 19,999 and Rs 21,999, respectively. The handset offers 33W fast charging. Additionally, the V3 Ultra features stylus support, and the stylus is also included as part of the package. Alcatel V3 Classic, V3 Pro: price and features Alcatel V3 Pro comes with a starting price of Rs 17,999, and V3 Classic for Rs 12,999. Alcatel V3 Pro offers up to 18GB RAM (including virtual expansion), a 5,200mAh battery with 26-day standby time, and up to 2TB expandable storage. The V3 Classic, meanwhile, is positioned as a budget-friendly device with high-end display features, color accuracy, and India's first NFC support in this segment. It is powered by a 5,200mAh battery, while the V3 Pro packs 5,010mAh batteries. In terms of charging capabilities, the V3 Classic supports 10W wired charging and the V3 Pro supports 18W. On the camera front, the Alcatel V3 Classic 5G features a 50-megapixel main rear sensor accompanied by a 0.08-megapixel QVGA sensor, along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The V3 Pro shares the same 50-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front camera setup but adds a 5-megapixel secondary rear camera with an ultra-wide lens for more versatile photography. Infinix Note 50s 5G+ Review: Budget 5G phone tested AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Alcatel launches V3 Classic, V3 Pro and V3 Ultra smartphones in India. Details
French mobile handsets brand Alcatel on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) entered into Indian smartphone market through licensee partner NxtCell and launched three new smartphones: Alcatel V3 Classic, V3 Pro and V3 Ultra. These smartphones will be manufactured by Dixon's subsidiary Padget Electronics in India. Alcatel said it targets young consumers in India by offering them a unique proposition which is not being offered by other smartphone brands in the country. Alcatel will sell the V3 series through Flipkart and the sale is expected to commence from June 2. The after-sales of these phones will also be handled by Flipkart-owned Jeeves in over 300 cities in India, as said by the brand. To start with, Alcatel has used MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor in all the three phones. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) V3 Classic The Alcatel V3 Classic will have a 6.67 inch HD+ display. It gets a 5,200 mAh battery supported by a 10 W charger. The V3 Classic sports a 50 MP main camera and a 0.08 MP VGA secondary lens. It has an 8 MP front camera. Alcatel V3 Classic comes in 4 GB and 6 GB variants coupled with 128 GB storage. It operates on Android 15 out of the box. It is IP54 rated. Alcatel V3 Classic begins at ₹12,999. V3 Pro The Alcatel V3 Pro has a 6.67 inch HD+ NxtPaper display. It uses a 5,010 mAh battery. The V3 Pro sports a 50 MP main lens and a 5 MP ultrawide camera. Front lens is of 8 MP. The V3 Pro only comes in 8 GB and 256 GB variant. It operates on Android 15 too. Alcatel V3 Pro has been priced at ₹17,999. It comes in Matcha Green and Metallic Grey. V3 Ultra The Alcatel V3 Ultra 6.78 inch FHD+ NxtPaper display and also supports stylus which ships inside the box. It has a similar 5,010 mAh battery supported by a 33 W charger. The V3 Ultra ships with a 108 MP main lens along with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro. It sports a 32 MP selfie camera. It comes in 6 GB and 8 GB formats with a 128 GB storage on-board. However, it operates on Android 14 out of the box. Alcatel V3 Ultra starts at ₹19,999. It will be available in Hyper Blue, Champagne Gold, and Ocean Grey.
