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alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy

alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy

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Micromax A85

Micromax A85

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Category Breakdown

alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Micromax A85
Performance
36.136.7
Camera
14.039.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
21.815.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.726.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.116.7

Summary

  • The alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax A85 has a smaller 3.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~246 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Scribe Easy is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and has 4GB of RAM, compared to the A85's Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Scribe Easy can record video at 720p@24fps, while the A85's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The Scribe Easy has a larger 2500 mAh battery, significantly outlasting the A85's 1500 mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the Scribe Easy runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated experience compared to the A85's Android 2.2 (Froyo).
  • The build quality of the Scribe Easy is bulkier at 163g and dimensions of 143 x 78.4 x 9.8 mm, while the A85 is more compact and lighter, measuring 118.7 x 60.1 x 13.8 mm.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Micromax A85

General

Release Date

2013
2011

Announced

2013
2011

Description

Available as Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy 8000D/ 8000E with dual-SIM card slots
N/A

Display

Size

5"
3.8"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Scratch-resistant glass
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

Adreno 203
ULP GeForce

Memory

4GB (2.4GB user available), 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@24fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

2500 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

143 x 78.4 x 9.8 mm (5.63 x 3.09 x 0.39 in)
118.7 x 60.1 x 13.8 mm (4.67 x 2.37 x 0.54 in)

Weight

163 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Flash Red, Flash Yellow, Black and Flash Blue
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
Yes

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass