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Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover vs Alcatel Hero phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Hero X Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) 05Points
3.65"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)

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!

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L) vs Hero (8020Y NFC)} 26 Advantages Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)78%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)vs+8GB (5.59GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
158 PPIvs+367 PPI132%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.65"vs+6"64%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3400 mAh127%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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 Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
ModelGalaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Hero (8020Y NFC)
Other model namesTelstra Samsung Galaxy Xcover Extreme S5690LAlcatel One Touch Hero 8020Y (NFC), OT-8020Y
Country or region availableAustralia
Australia
feature not registered
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date5/1/20121/1/2014
Depth11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 121.5 millimeters (2.59 x 4.78 in)80.6 x 158.5 millimeters (3.17 x 6.24 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.65" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)158 PPI367 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Chipset32bit: Marvell MG2 (45nm)32bit: Mediatek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARMv7 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
RAM memory512MB2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)8GB (5.59GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps42/11 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 850/1900UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, 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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 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 focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 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

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.6 hours18 hours
Standby660 hours (27.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust tight and water proof up to 1m for 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Pen Stylus
• Built-in digital compass
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Stereo sound rec video
• Wireless charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Xcover (GT-S5690L)Alcatel Hero (8020Y NFC)
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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