Huawei IDEOS X3 Android phone

Huawei IDEOS X3 review: An Android smartphone for $99. What's the catch?

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  • Expert Rating

    3.50 / 5

  • User Rating

    4.00 / 5 (of 14 Reviews)

  • Price

    $ 99.00 (AUD)

User Reviews:

1

sivaMon 07/05/2012 - 00:28

  • Pros
    features
  • Cons
    processor

Overall the phone is decent...value for money...but the phone is getting heat while on call for more than 5 mins..though there are so many feature and compatability to vide range of android applications, one need patience to use all those as it is taking hell a lot of time to download/refresh the screens...maps, navigation, gallary...etc..and
secondly,it has a beautiful feature Wifi hot spot & USB tethering.... I loved it. But the WI FI connectivity is very slow...though you have very good signal strength, device is not able to catch the signal..otherwise on data sim it is awesome...

speaker quality is very poor..ear piece quality is poor..
Camera is good.

battery back up would be a concern for heavy users..

whatever it is compare the features with other phones and the price, it is the BEST smart phone available in the market...we have to see the durability and service support on long run as I have been owning it from just 1 mt.

Rated this product:
4.0
2

markWed 18/04/2012 - 19:09

  • Pros
    all
  • Cons
    not much

cool phone bought from woolwrths for $69 cheap as

Rated this product:
5.0
3

BONOWed 11/04/2012 - 09:50

  • Pros
    IDK
  • Cons
    IDK

i am buying this phone soon it looks very kool and i think its a bargin for $99

Rated this product:
2.5
4

bernadetteWed 04/04/2012 - 16:06

  • Pros
    huawei ideos x3
  • Cons
    dont know

what a wonder phone,but i still carnt unlock it to send messages..........aaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggg

Rated this product:
4.0
5

GingerFri 23/03/2012 - 14:02

  • Pros
    the phone
  • Cons
    nothing

My brother has the huawei x3 and it works really, good and its not that hard to type with and its pretty cheap, because i thought i phone like that would be more expensive, and im also getting one soon. Also i see alot of people at my school with the same phone, so im guessing its good.

Rated this product:
4.5
6

DurairajWed 21/03/2012 - 23:03

  • Pros
    Stylish Smart phone
  • Cons
    Now why not in my hand

great competitor for I phone series smart phones, Good luck X3

Rated this product:
5.0
7

GrampsWed 21/03/2012 - 10:22

  • Pros
    Screen
  • Cons
    Keyboard size

My son gave me this phone, I was for years using a HTC with Windows Mobile and thought it was ok. This little phone blew me away, it is so useful, the weather maps and Google maps are awesome. Gmail works a treat but I am still getting used to the small keyboard. I never thought I would be so excited over a mobile phone. This phone it exactly the right size for my shirt pocket. I love it!

Rated this product:
5.0
8

DJWAZZASun 26/02/2012 - 18:14

  • Pros
    the apps
  • Cons
    slow internet

this being my first phone since the last the x3 is amazing not a bad price easy to use not much different from the iPhone really. it is really light and is amazing in every way if u don't have GET ONE!!!!

Rated this product:
5.0
9

Des OSun 12/02/2012 - 18:09

  • Pros
    cheap price
  • Cons
    you get what you pay for

I have had loads of problems with this phone. It locks me out and I can't get back in testing is a nightmare and I miss so many calls as it rings and will not respond when I go to answer it. Do not buy!

Rated this product:
0.0
10

shortieThu 26/01/2012 - 13:34

  • Pros
    huawei x3
  • Cons
    iphones

i personally find it gr8 i dont think web browsing is 'vastly infereor' at all i think its fine. and having had a iphone then buying a x3 i dont think theres much difference at all really. i love the weather clock widget and how you can d/l diffrent themes n it changes the icon pics. i like it, i like it alot n its much cheaper which is gr8 :-P its cute, i luv it! ive had it for 3wks now n still have no complaints. id recommend it 2 neone looking 4 a cheaper but good alternative. :-D

Rated this product:
4.5
11

imwaMon 09/01/2012 - 04:16

  • Pros
    interest
  • Cons
    interest

i really interested this mobile and I wanna buy it. I live in Cambodia, how could I buy it?
My phone number is +855 69 994 992

Rated this product:
5.0
12

SerafimMon 26/12/2011 - 08:18

  • Pros
    Powered by android 2.3
  • Cons
    Android Market its your money really quick :/

I brought this phone couple days ago and I am totally in love with it it was $250 NZ dollars. This phone can basically do everything and its kind of like an iPhone but not quite..

Rated this product:
5.0
13

CharlotteFri 16/12/2011 - 22:29

  • Pros
    Justin Bieber is AMAZING:)!!
  • Cons
    HELLO

i got this phone for a prezzie at christmas its pretty reasonable but the plastic on the back cover can make it feel a little cheap, the texting however is very annoying and i end up pressing the wrong buttons. For instance i press the "A" and it comes up with "s" sometimes it all depends if you like to use your fingers.
overall the phone is very good value consiteriong the price and they could have added a few tweeks here and their but other wise if you are looking for a cheep phone for a kid of teen this would be great!

Rated this product:
3.5
14

JodyTue 13/12/2011 - 22:49

  • Pros
    Android 2.3
  • Cons
    You get what you pay for.

I bought this a month ago and agree with the review. Nice little phone but not going to set the world alight with processor and RAM. A larger keyboard and lighter launcher make a difference. For $99 though, it is well worth the money. Just be sure to pick up a screen protector on Day 1. Oh, and, erm, keep it dry.....

Rated this product:
3.5

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