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Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim) vs Blu Life One (L120)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel OT-997 vs Blu Life One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Blu Life One (L120) Compare Alcatel OT-997 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life One (L120)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

OT-997 (Single-sim)} 1 Advantage Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim) vs Life One (L120)} 16 Advantages Blu Life One (L120)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAhvs+2000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR / 1GB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
 
ModelOT-997 (Single-sim)Life One (L120)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch 997, Alcatel 997BLU Life One 3G Dual-Sim (2013), BLU L120
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelBlu
Release date9/1/20124/1/2013
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 129.8 millimeters (2.68 x 5.11 in)73 x 144 millimeters (2.87 x 5.67 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657732bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531TPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hours20 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)760 hours (31.7 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Ardesia, Dark Red, Orange
• Oleophobic coating
• HDR photo
• SRS sound enhancement
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel OT-997 (Single-sim)Blu Life One (L120)
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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