Apple iPad (3G 32GB) vs Alcatel One Touch 985

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPad vs Alcatel One Touch 985 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/1/2013 9:26 PM, updated: 4/1/2020 10:23 AM

Compare Alcatel One Touch 985 X Apple iPad (3G 32GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Alcatel One Touch 985 Compare Apple iPad X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Alcatel One Touch 985

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10 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Alcatel One Touch 985
+1GHz 32bit Single-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	650MHz 32bit Single-core
+32GB (28GB available)190 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+768x1024 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+9.7"177% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6800 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)4 times Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)7% Thinner
132 PPI	vs	+165 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+VGA (720x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

256MB LPDDR / 256MB

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

3.5mm jack

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
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Model	iPad (3G 32GB)	One Touch 985
Other model names	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)	Alcatel OT-985, OT-985D, OT-985N
Country or region available	Canada, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Apple	Alcatel
Release date	4/30/2010	4/1/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)	61.8 x 116 millimeters (2.43 x 4.57 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	9.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1024 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	132 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	iOS 5.1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Chipset	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 650MHz MediaTek MT6573 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	PowerVR SXG531
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	6800 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
Call control	Not supported	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service	• Colors: Black, White, Cherry red • 2GB microSD included • HAC (M3/T3) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPad (3G 32GB)	Alcatel 985
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered