Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel OT-991 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2018 6:28 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

38Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) Compare Alcatel OT-991 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

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!

2 Advantages Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	vs	38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)757 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)23% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels27 times Higher resolution screen
144 PPI	vs	+514 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.4"60% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh167% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

FM (RDS) / FM

+ 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 OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch 991, Alcatel 991	Galaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2012	8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 122 millimeters (2.68 x 4.8 in)	76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	144 PPI	514 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 2.5
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6573	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	256MB	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • HAC (M3/T3) • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue • S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth) • Samsung Pay • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)