Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Alcatel A7 (5090Y)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface RT vs Alcatel A7 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2017 10:33 AM, updated: 2/21/2023 6:20 PM

Compare Alcatel A7 X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Alcatel A7 (5090Y) Compare Microsoft Surface RT X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Alcatel A7 (5090Y)

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3 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	vs	24 Advantages Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+10.6"93% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+4120 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (15GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)47% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
680 grams (23.8 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)3 times Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
768x1366 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
148 PPI	vs	+401 PPI171% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP16 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
190000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Other model names	Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1	Alcatel A7 (3GB RAM) OT-5090Y
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Taiwan
Brand	Microsoft	Alcatel
Release date	10/26/2012	9/1/2017
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)	76.5 x 152.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.01 in)
Weight	680 grams (23.8 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	10.6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1366 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	148 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
System version	Windows RT 8.0	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Windows RT 8.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6750T (28nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Browsermark: 73180 (v1)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (15GB available) SSD	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Back camera (main camera)	1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
USB	USB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4120 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	17 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	634 hours (26.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT	• Colors: Metal Black • DIRAC sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)	Alcatel A7 (5090Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered