Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) vs Alcatel One Touch 978

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

3/20/2017 9:42 AM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:24 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch 978 X Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Alcatel One Touch 978 Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch 978

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	vs	11 Advantages Alcatel One Touch 978
+384MB LPDDR50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)47% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Supported
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (180MB available)	vs	+512MB184% More internal storage for applications and files
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)6% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
133 PPI	vs	+233 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4"33% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

3G HSDPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 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 Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
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Model	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	One Touch 978
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim	Alcatel OT-978
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011	9/1/2012
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)	66.1 x 127.4 millimeters (2.6 x 5.02 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	133 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	512MB (180MB available)	512MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Supported
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	feature not registered
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.2 hours	feature not registered
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Facebook and Twitter • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360)	Alcatel 978
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