Alacatel Blaze OT 985N

Alcatel has launched a new dual sim Android smartphone in the Philippines, the Alacatel Blaze OT 985N.

Quick specifications:

• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Dual Sim/Dual Standby 
• 3.5-inch HVGA (320 x 480) display
• 150 MB internal storage user expandable via MicroSD card to up to 32GB
• 256 MB of RAM
• 650 MHz ARM 11 single core processor
• 3D graphics accelerator
• Media Tek chipset 
• 5 MP primary camera with a LED flash
• VGA secondary camera
• HVGA video capture
• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps connectivity
• 1300 mAh battery
• Php7,999

The phones specifications are nearly identical similar to Alcatel's Blaze OT 918N. The Blaze 918N is available at 2K less, at Php5,999. So what do you get for additional 2K?

The Blaze 985N has a larger 3.5 inch display, a higher mega pixel primary camera and a front facing camera. A 3.5 inch display is a much more functional size than the 3.2 inch display on the Blaze 918N. The larger display makes the virtual keyboard easier to use and will make using apps and web browsing a better experience. If spending another 2K is okay with you, the Blaze 985N will give you a more rewarding user experience as against its 3.2 inch sibling.