The power management of the Alcatel 3V could be greatly improved. The smartphone's photo department, on the other hand, does a really good job, one of the reasons that sets the Alcatel 3V apart from its competitors in this price range, albeit only just overall.

For another year in a row, Motorola can maintain its top position in the mid-range, because no other manufacturer offers more features for the money. Anyone who wants to spend 250 euros on a smartphone should at least shortlist the G6. But its sole dominance is at risk, because Lenovo is jeopardising the G series' nimbus with its lame update policy and the additional features that have stagnated since...