alcatel OT-990
The alcatel OT-990 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 116 x 62.2 x 12.2 mm (4.57 x 2.45 x 0.48 in)
Storage150MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 144g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotographyMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, August
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
144g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116 x 62.2 x 12.2 mm (4.57 x 2.45 x 0.48 in)
Colors
Bluish black, Auberguine, Spicy red
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel OT-990 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the alcatel OT-990 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel OT-990 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel OT-990 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel OT-990 ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo).
The alcatel OT-990 uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel OT-990 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The alcatel OT-990 has 2.1, A2DP.
