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Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012) vs Alcatel One Touch 978

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Music 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 Music Duos (GT-S6012) 11Points
3"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)

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Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012) vs One Touch 978} 9 Advantages Alcatel One Touch 978
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+4GB (2GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+WVGA (800x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
850MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12.25 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)12%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+233 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+4"33%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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 Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
 
ModelGalaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)One Touch 978
Other model namesGalaxy Music Duos S6012 (Dual-sim)Alcatel OT-978
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date11/1/20129/1/2012
Depth12.25 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 110.1 millimeters (2.32 x 4.33 in)66.1 x 127.4 millimeters (2.6 x 5.02 in)
Weight107 grams (3.75 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 850MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
RAM memory512MB256MB
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)512MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 25 fpsSupported
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)Alcatel 978
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAhfeature not registered
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Orange, Gray
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• SRS Surround sound
• SoundAlive
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Facebook and Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Music Duos (GT-S6012)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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