'It’s easily the most impressive phone available under $300, and it doesn’t force you to make the compromises that are commonly required by cheap phones. '
'Mesmerizing IPS-based display'
'While the software and audio hardware are great, the Idol 3 is not a smartphone you’ll pick for its visual design. '
'In my mind, it's the best tablet when you want one and a phone when you need one, and that's why it's our Editors' Choice for unlocked handsets. .'
'great flagship phone'
'gorgeous, monstrous, well-built phone'
'The combination of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC, 3GB or RAM, and a 6" QHD display should please even the pickiest Android user, as will the front-facing stereo speakers. '
'It’s a nice phone, but the only thing that stands out at present is a totally unacceptable overheating problem with the camera. '
'It's a catastrophe for a smartphone maker that prides itself on offering among the best camera experience. '
'On the other hand, we weren't entirely satisfied with the screen's performance under direct sunlight - it seemed washed out and it was difficult sometimes to handle.'
'A rectangular two-sided glass slab held together by a metal frame makes for a premium styling which feels equally nice to look at and handle.'
'Different chipsets, RAM, display resolutions and storage capacities make it a difficult phone to purchase, and you need to study the spec-sheet and price carefully before hitting the 'buy' button. '
