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Alcatel One Touch 985 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch 985 vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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21Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB) Compare Alcatel One Touch 985 X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)

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One Touch 985} 9 Advantages Alcatel One Touch 985 vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)} 21 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)176%
Lighter
vs375 grams (13.13 ounces)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
650MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)67 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)60%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+339 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+8.9"154%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+6000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
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ModelOne Touch 985Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesAlcatel OT-985, OT-985D, OT-985NAmazon Fire HDX 8.9 WiFi, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 2014
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelAmazon
Release date4/1/201210/21/2014
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)61.8 x 116 millimeters (2.43 x 4.57 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)375 grams (13.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI339 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 650MHz MediaTek MT6573 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SXG531Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours14 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Cherry red
• 2GB microSD included
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Fire OS 4 Sangria UI
• Amazon Appstore
• Amazon Silk
• Dolby Atmos audio
• Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
• Text-to-Speech english-language content reader

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel 985Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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