Telstra Superior review: Plans | Pricing | Specs

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- Battery Score
2.5
- Camera Score
3
- Design Score
3
- Performance Score
2.5
- Battery Score
2.5
Summary
Telstra isn't fooling anybody by calling its rebadged Alcatel 3V the Telstra Superior. It's a distinctly low-budget phone, but for what you're paying, you do get good value.
- High resolution screen for a budget phone
- Fingerprint sensor
- Dual-lens cameras
- Slow application performance
- Low battery life
- Bland design
Details
Pricing & Availability
Launch price (RRP) | $199 |
Launch date | 2018-08 |
All of Telstra's phones used to come via Chinese maker ZTE, right up until that firm found itself subject to some rather severe US trade restrictions, forcing its factory lines to shut down.
Telstra has pivoted to a new Chinese supplier for its own-brand phones in Alcatel. It has taken the Alcatel 3V as its first "Telstra branded" Alcatel handset and dubbed it the Telstra Superior. It's a low-cost prepaid handset and that raises the question as to what Telstra considers it superior to.
Design
- Terribly generic design.
- Fingerprint sensor.
- Cheap plastic feel.
- Protective case included.

Camera
- Dual cameras are unusual at this price point.
- Can't access second camera except for bokeh effects.
- Simple camera app.

Performance
- Mediatek MT8735A is predictably sluggish.
- Few preinstalled apps.
- Display is very good for its price range.
- Budget for a microSD card.
Battery life
- Poor battery life.
- Micro USB charging.
Verdict
- Not a great handset, but appropriate for its price point.
- A good choice if you just want a big handset.

Pricing and availability
- Price: RRP $199
- Where to buy: Amazon | Target Australia
Compare SIM-only plans for the Telstra Superior
Specifications
Display
Camera
Physical Dimensions
Connectivity
Power, storage and battery
Device features
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John Basanes Finder
January 15, 2019
Hi Brian,
Thank you for reaching out to finder.
To extend the ring time, enter the following sequence on your mobile phone:
**61*101** (number of seconds: 15, 20, 25 or 30) #.
Then press the call/send button.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
Brian
January 13, 2019
I would like to know how to extend the ring to this phone please