alcatel OT-985

  • Released 2012, April
    136g, 12.5mm thickness
    Android 2.3.6
    512MB 256MB RAM storage, microSD slot
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  • 3.5"
    320x480 pixels
  • 3MP
    480p
  • 256MB RAM
    MT6573
  • 1300mAh
    Li-Ion

alcatel OT-985 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
Launch Announced 2012, March. Released 2012, April
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 116 x 61.8 x 12.5 mm, 87.2 cc (4.57 x 2.43 x 0.49 in)
Weight 136 g (4.80 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 3.5 inches, 36.5 cm2 (~50.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Chipset Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
CPU 650 MHz Cortex-A9
GPU PowerVR SGX531
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Internal 512MB 256MB RAM
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP
Features LED flash
Video 480p@30fps
Selfie camera Single VGA
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
 MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player
MP4/H.264 player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 640 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)
Misc Colors Black, White, Cherry red
SAR EU 0.96 W/kg (head)     1.12 W/kg (body)    
Price About 110 EUR

alcatel OT-985 - User Reviews

  • Good Day . How can i install app directly in sd card ?

  • how can i get install app derictly in my sd card ?

  • I did a hard reset of my Alcatel One Touch 983, but I can't get past the setup wizard when I switch it on. The application Setup Wizard (Process com.jrdcom.JrdSetupWizard) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. can anyone tell how fix this error msg

  • how to use my alcatel 0t 985 recording camer and video recording without any sound

  • try to root that nice phone, after that install link2sd or similar and you'll have plenty of memory

  • No, it is bot slow phone! I rooted this fone and it is very correct! Sound is very good, with best speaker - not only for this class!

  • No, it is not!!

  • How to install Bangla

  • Marathi language not support my phone

  • Not support marathi language my phone

  • Custom rom for alcatel ot 985n?

  • Very SLOW Phone....I don't recommend it

  • This mobile doesnot support to hindi thus we can not read and write msgs or any content of hindi on facebook or whatsapp. And there is a very low Ram & Internal memory so i cannot install important softwares. This mob doesnt support any type of new android games which uses more ram. No option to stop camera sound. No flash light. Hang problem.. final opinion...Plz dont buy this garbage as u will waste ur money & time.

  • Dis fone suks. I have it 3 days and it slow. It dont play any nice games. Dont by dis fone. If yu have trow in recycle bin!!!

  • for hindi support what I have to do for avail facility.

  • My mobile hindi not support

  • nice

  • hindi not support my phone

  • my phone screen broken trying to replace it but not available in Indore city even service center operator told he is not able to replace....

  • i have this mobile more than 1 year. i finaly concude that this mobile is such a avrage handset. 1 st of when i put this mobile into my pocket autometically phone dialing and when any call recived and autometicaly received. and not a phone memory more than 65 mb also battry back up only 6 hours and if u constast uses mobile then only 4 hours battry backup 3rd and most thing is that when i connected charger more than 3 times per day autometicaly phone not charged hence the chargumg light was on. so, thats the opinion on alcatel ot 985. such a dust mobile.plz dont purchase.

  • nice phone bt its internak memory is toooooooo short yar anybody can say how can i enlarge its internal memory???? plzzzz plzzz plzzz

  • somebody have the APN configuration for this phone

  • handset is VERY GOOD ,,FETURE AND OPTIONS IS NICE AND screen is also to good but after using it its screen is nt working after using it so carefullyt after 10 months

  • how to play temple run alcatel 985n

  • Disappointed as phone speaker stopped working after 9 months of very gentle use. Service (phone is still in warranty) is NONEXISTENT in the UK. There are phones numbers listed on the alcatel website, but no one picks up. When I left a msg on the Alcatel website, the response was "try harder". When I emailed, the email could not be delivered as the mailbox was full. ALCATEL = RUBBISH SERVICE

  • Wtf are you trying to say?!

  • its not support any types of temple run or parking games...

  • plz dont be purchase this mobile...its one of the bigest bedly mobile in this world...reson for my opinion..1 less phone memory only 100mb ..2 not support any tipe of parking games or temple run also hang as bed as thought...

  • how can we root this phone?...

  • its good to use but, uhm can we play temple run on alcatel ot985?

  • download app2SD frm play store to convert apps frm phone to SDcard

  • I am using Idea Alcatel OT 985N but it has least ram and memory. It is giving more trouble. If I use for net only just 10minuts. Automatically it will struck, from then I cannot browse it - srk

  • I am using Idea Alcatel OT 985N but it has least ram and memory. It is giving more trouble. If I use for net only just 10minuts. Automatically it will struck, from then I cannot browse it - srk

  • My mobile alcatel985N. In display notification is not presenting?

  • Dont buy this phone.It has 256 RAM and out of that 150mb is used for useless apps, most of that we dont want. We cant unstall them. The software does not allow to install SKYPE, Viber can install but it is always on speaker, so everyone can hear what u tals. i dont understand Why Alacated is so stupid? Dont but wast of money.

  • Kill every app in background. Also, find in playstore mtk cpu control test, to overclock cpu to 806 mhz.

  • how to make video call with skype?

  • It is a good phone but i got problem with games.Games after 3minutes of playing got freezes or my phone exit it so if someone can help me please comment

  • Hi guys! How can I set the phone so as to show the picture of a caller. I have already put photos into the phone book, but it can not be seen while incoming calling in process. THX.

  • I think it not be so gud so leave it nd go for another brand

  • how to root alcatel 985. I badly need help.

  • bought this phone last september and i gotta say. this phone is really good. specs are decent. 150 mb of internal memory can be solved by installing link2sd. the RAM and ROM are average but it can't handle heavy apps or games, can't run temple run or subway surfers but it sure is a blast when texting or listening to music. internet speed is fast but it does tend to lag. i'll give this phone a 7/10.

  • My phone donot accept my prepaid sim

  • hw to unlock my alcatel 985n

  • how can I use link2sd, wor my low inermemory on these phone, can you help me please

  • no u can't... ive already tried it but it fails

  • I using Alcatel Onetouch 985 N Idea aurs. but not start front notification Blue Led after unread sms and miss call and other massages. Please rply how to start Notification Led in mobile.

  • Only in your dreams :P

  • Can I play games like Temple Run or Subway Surfer on that phone?

  • I am thinking of buying Alcatel OT-985D but I want to know. Can I play games like Temple run or Subway on that phone?

  • are you guys sure that temple run or temple run 2 will not work on this phone? I need answers please... I am using OT-985n (dual sim)..please help.. also the shutter sound and low internal memory, how can these be solved? Thanks alot!

  • Anyone knows how to turn off the shutter sound for this phone? It's really annoying..

  • it has smaler ram and smaler internal memory..

  • Had my phone replaced under warranty because the mic is not working, people cant hear you whe you call. Now after it is replaced it wont let me access the internet using 2G/3G or any GSM internet wavelenght. I can only use the WiFi. Ill go back to the store later and have them check it again.

  • same question!

  • just got my ot-985n with dual sim yesterday, then when i use the camera flash, the camera app has only 5 icons instead of 6 in the left side area and no button icon for flash.. does my has a factory defect? coz im returning it.. tnx

  • guys, just got my phone yesterday, then when i trimd

  • hi how to use the LED flash when using the camera? tnx

  • guys please i want your help i'm confused between gettin' LG L3 405 , alcatel ot-985 ,alcatel ot-918 and samsung galaxy pocket duos and am not sure which one is the best so if u can help me i would be thankful

  • model no-ALCATEL one touch 985N this heandset is iam using is this IDEA

  • d - duos (2 sim) n - normally (1 sim) or different options

  • Can anyone provide me web-link for how to root Idea gold (alcatel one touch 985 n)?

  • Can anyone provide me web-link for how to root Idea gold (alcatel one touch 985 n)?

  • hi what's d difference between 985d and 985n? tnx

  • It's really smart thnks to Alcatel

  • i will just 7 days and going to by it im happy because this is my first android phone and btw this is better video to root this phone watch it all it will explane the phone purmently

  • I have watched the video, but I coudn't understand what it's saying. Could you please explain a little about what to do to root the device?

  • I have watched the video, but I coudn't understand what it's saying. Could you please explain a little about what to do to root the device?

  • Is the same process for 985d..?

  • I would like to ask if we can have a camera chatting with alcatel ot 985 using skype, fb, and ym? Since this phone is 3g..

  • Hello,please watch my video,it's on serbian language how to root ot 985,but i think you can root it,I added pictures it's very easy

  • Can anyone help me to root my OT 985 ?

  • I'm trying to choose between Alcatel OT-985 and HTC Explorer. Can someone please advise which has the better camera. Thanks in advance.

  • i bought it, it is very very perfect device & it talks to you. it is much better than the galaxy and more less in price. this is awesome & on a scale from 1 to 10. this takes 9. wow

  • it is just about 1 hour and i am gonna go buy this awesome pretty good cell. u the best alcatel

  • im very satisfied with this phone. only drawback is internal memory, but already solved by using link2sd. battery life, solved by downloading greenpower battery saver. and also an antivirus. So far so good, I already downloaded a pack of apps. and very impressed by link2sd app. LOTS OF THANKS TO ALCATEL AMD KEEP POSTING POSITIVE OPINIONS.

  • hi guys would u give me an advice? im planning to buy a phone this month, which is the best? ALCATEL OT-985, HTC Explorer or HUAWEI Ascend Y200D? pls reply.. tnx

  • does alcatel 985 has flash support?

  • no..unfortunately..temple run won't play on alcatel ot 995n

  • i am going to by it but i will wait for 30 days and i will by it yeaaaaah good job alcatel i am greatful to you

  • hi there folks! i just recently bought OT-985N dual sim. overall it's a great phone ang great value for money bec i'm on a tight buget, but is there someone who knows how i can take screenshots with this phone? and about the OS is it upgradable to ICS? anyone? please help me

  • You have got to love this phone. Right now im using a ot 985n its a dual sim version. It is also like the 985 version. I think alcatel is becoming more popular and appreciated.

  • Where can I find the "call duration"- option on alcatel 0t 985? :)

  • why are other phones, after upgrade seems to have lags, hangs, and other problems? Can someone help me? Because im planning to upgrade my phone to ice cream sandwich. Could this problems happen to my phone? please answer.

  • in sri lanka, yes

  • This phone is cheapier then OT 990? i need a fast answer ..thanks

  • Hi, uhm can we play temple run on alcatel ot985? I want to buy it

  • it is excellent.great job alcatel

  • Its wonderful phone,it support evrything which you are downloading compare with samsung galaxy

  • It's a great phone to have, allround performance is best, well done alcatel....!

  • when i have this phone, it feels like smooth and very comfortable in your hands, while opening apps ,very smooth and fast, especially if you have a network with a excellent signal, definitely for sure you'll gonna love this phone when it comes to style and technology, this phone is more beautiful than other cheap smartphones because even if the camera is only 3 megapixel, still have flash than other cheap smartphones don"t have o.0

  • This phone lags a little in returning to the homescreen after playing and browsing but its not that bad. You can also experience lagging in some games, so be careful when downloading games. Overall its a great phone to have.

  • I have this phone,and i think this is the best choice for the money.Menu is the same as Galaxy....great phone. Memory of 150mb are small but there is app2 SD and its great.Dont be doubtfull....you will enjoy it...Great job ALCATEL

  • i am waiting for january im going to get it for freee i can wait to get it

  • With ya on that sis

  • yes its the best and its worth buying it.. so why waiting.. get your self one and enjoy the features it has .. so cool

  • i love this phone it is more better then huawei U8500. i prefer it as best.

  • this phone will satisfys so much,,,,becoz if u need sam featutes in any other brand u hav to pay for mIn 15000+,,,,bt it iz so lite for just 7000/-

  • please someone tell me,is this phone worth buying...i need a fast answer,thanks?

  • i love this phone... very simple & high class like samsung galaxy y.

  • i think ilove this phone!!!!!

  • Hey! So im using this phone. I was satisfied even if it was 150mb only. Now my quetion is, CAN THIS PHONE BE UPGRADABLE to any android versions? I really hope they could make this phone upgradable. i cant wait.

  • for the low memory there is an app on the android market that can move the memory of the game from your phone to your sd card it's called app 2 sd

  • for the low memory there is an app on android that can transfer the game memory from your phone to your sd card its cald app 2 sd and app 2 sd pro

  • for the low memory there is an app on android that can transfer the game memory from your phone to your sd card its cald app 2 sd and app 2 sd pro

  • Battery talk time in 3G mode is 1.30hrs and standby time is only 6.30 hours, spec given by Alcatel is not correct reagarding battery

  • Can I upgrade this phone to android 3.0 Honeycomb ? (Please answer. I need it now)

  • I only used this phone for 1 month, now problem with the power button

  • how can u install apps with inly 150MB internal storage? i cant even update the basic apps!

  • It has low Internal Memory 150MB. So it's expensive When you cant do anything with this phone u cant even update the basic apps no talk about to instal new ones.

  • Hey guyz.... all of u the owners of alcatel ot 985.... plz wud u do me a favour???? will u please post me the photos clicked from primary camera.... I m planning to buy it bt bit confused coz of software interpolation.... it means by software they make ur 3.2 MP photo a 5 MP photo by filling the pixels the identical colors..... so please mail me photos my email id is: [email protected] thanking you in advance...........

  • same price of Samsung galaxy y but large screen than y , more mp camera than y, no video call in y but this has. Good come back Alcatel. This is a competitive phone.

  • did alcatel 985d support skype video calls ?? pleas for answer!??

  • did alcatel 985d support skype video calls ??? pleas for answer !!!!

  • Dear Jomar, Regrettably camera shutter sound can't be removed away in order to avoid taking picture secretly which is requred by local region's rule. Should you have another request, do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing Alcatel! www.alcatelonetouch.com

  • it cannot run temple run...

  • what does software interplation means and how does it made??? Im a lil bit disappointed with its 5MP camera.. and some reviews says 5MP camera through software interpolation???

  • As anybody been able to root this phone?

  • They put much effort in making this phone but anyway i love this. Thanks Alcatel i appreciate it

  • Good phone for it's Price, But low Internal Memory 150MB

  • Whats the price please... In india, philipines or netherlands..please.

  • can you use the secondary camera for taking photos?

  • this is my first touch screen cellphone. i can really say that this unit is very good. and this is really enough for me. nice.

  • what is the price in india and where can i get it

  • skype: no bacause the cpu is arm11 3g video calls: yes

  • Super cool phone with superior performance . Fast internet & easy messaging. just add apps. fm. android market. The price is cheap with such a superior phone. Tolerable low memory & lesser color in pics. for its price. thnx alcatel. i hav 2 units 918n & 985n. the latest 985n is best.

  • Where can I buy this? love the red

  • You mean video calling On Skype : I don't know On 3g: yes

  • Is this phone capable of doing skype calls? What about 3G calls?

  • very good phone with super fast connection on 3g.. only battery back up is bad with only 1,300mah with 150mb on memory so low..

  • Neat and professional design,good features, I like it ...

  • i tried skype and there is no option for video call.

  • this phone is bad, have it for 2 days, not working well, lag lag lag

  • The iPhone killer

  • does it have video calling . please tell me . thanx

  • i am using the phone and skype will be done easly...

  • dose it do skype video calling?

  • the phone's GPU is the same like the iphone 4, good for gaming

  • This is very good phone