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Alcatel One Touch 978 vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch 978 vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Alcatel One Touch 978
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
vs
16Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Alcatel One Touch 978 X
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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One Touch 978} 1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch 978 vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 16 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use		vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+384MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MBvs+4GB (3GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)18%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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ModelOne Touch 978Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesAlcatel OT-978Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelSamsung
Release date9/1/201210/1/2011
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)66.1 x 127.4 millimeters (2.6 x 5.02 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadBada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory256MB384MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacityfeature not registered1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Facebook and Twitter
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel 978Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.83W/kg (head)
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