Big yet low-res screen
The Alcatel Authority's screen may be a sizable 4.3 inches but only offers a low 800x480-pixel resolution. It also has shallow viewing angles and can be hard to see in bright sunlight.
Plastic that doesn't feel cheap
Crafted from plastic, the Alcatel Authority's frame is solid and has reassuring heft. Its rectangular shape and blunted edges fit comfortably in the hand.
A curved bottom lip
The back, bottom, and top edges of the Alcatel Authority are curved slightly to conform to gripping hands.
Silver trim adds some style
A faux-silver metallic trim rings the Alcatel Authority, adding an extra touch of elegance. Here on the left side is the thin volume rocker.
Texture makes it better
On the back side of the Alcatel Authority sits the main, 5-megapixel camera. A back battery cover sports a nice patterned texture that's easy to grip.
A phone for grooving
The Alcatel Authority comes with the Muve music-rental service app installed and you can download unlimited tunes if you sign up for a subscription.
That crazy old Android
The Alcatel Authority runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which has been around for quite some time, and feels like it.
Bare-bones camera
While the Alcatel Authority can snap decent if not excellent pictures, its camera app doesn't offer much in the way of extras.
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