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Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) vs Alcatel One Touch 978

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Alcatel One Touch 978 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel One Touch 978 X Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) 24Points
5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)

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Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N) vs One Touch 978} 1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch 978
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR311 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+32GB (23GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)33%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
+3 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

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
 
ModelGalaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)One Touch 978
Other model names갤럭시 J3(2017), LG U+ Galaxy J3 SM-J330LAlcatel OT-978
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
feature not registered
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date7/1/20179/1/2012
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)66.1 x 127.4 millimeters (2.6 x 5.02 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3256MB
Internal storage32GB (23GB available)512MB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,17)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsSupported
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2400 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Samsung Knox
• HD DMB TV (only Korea)
• Colors: Black, White
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J330N)Alcatel 978
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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