Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel OT-991 vs Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 8:06 PM, updated: 3/30/2020 8:52 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) X Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS) Compare Alcatel OT-991 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)

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!

1 Advantage Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core128% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+1GB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)21% 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	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
144 PPI	vs	+207 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2050 mAh37% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

131 grams (4.59 ounces)

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch 991, Alcatel 991	Galaxy J1 4G J120F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J1 Duos 2016
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Russia
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2012	1/1/2016
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 122 millimeters (2.68 x 4.8 in)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	144 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6573	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
RAM memory	256MB	1GB
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	12 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Galaxy J1 2016 (SM-J120F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.705W/kg (head), 0.591W/kg (body)