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Alcatel One Touch 978 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch 978 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X Alcatel One Touch 978 04Points
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
vs
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)

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One Touch 978} 4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch 978 vs Lumia 1020 (4G)} 25 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core89%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+2GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+32GB63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels156%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+332 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 38.4MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
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
Supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
+3 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 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
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ModelOne Touch 978Lumia 1020 (4G)
Other model namesAlcatel OT-978AT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 RM-877, RM-875, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelNokia
Release date9/1/20127/26/2013
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)66.1 x 127.4 millimeters (2.6 x 5.02 in)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
RAM memory256MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE RM-875: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-877: 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels38.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels7152x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
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 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Battery capacityfeature not registered2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13.4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 4G mobile hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel 978Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
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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