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Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030A) vs ZTE Grand Era (U985)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Idol vs ZTE Grand Era phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Grand Era X Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030A) 07Points
4.66"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Grand Era (U985)

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One Touch Idol (6030A)} 7 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Idol (6030A) vs Grand Era (U985)} 11 Advantages ZTE Grand Era (U985)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4.66"4%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+16GB5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
236 PPIvs+326 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
110 grams (3.85 ounces)
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
 
ModelOne Touch Idol (6030A)Grand Era (U985)
Other model namesAlcatel Idol 6030A, Alcatel OT-6030AZTE Grand Era V985, ZTE U985
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAlcatelZTE
Release date5/1/20139/1/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)67.5 x 133 millimeters (2.66 x 5.24 in)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.66" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)236 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6577+32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 AP33H
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531 UltraNVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/1900/2100Not supported
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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x1024 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 Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours6 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)313.3 hours (13.1 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Slate, Pink, Red, Yellow
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Touch focus
• 360° panorama shot
• BSI sensor
• HDR
• HD Voice
• Dolby surround
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol (6030A)ZTE Grand Era (U985)
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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