Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 60.5 | 62.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Alcatel |
| Android 7.1 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop | Android 10 |
| 2015-05-02 | 2020-11-20 |
| 9.55 x 6.57 x 0.29 inches | 8.24 x 4.93 x 0.34 inches |
| 15.84 ounces | 10.93 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Metallic Black |
| -- | Plastic and Plastic |
| $ 160.00 | $ 120.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 8 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | MediaTek MT8766B chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 306 GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8300 GPU |
| 8.1 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 8.88 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 7.04 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 3 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4080mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.52 | 6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has a global score of 62.5, which is slightly better than Galaxy Tab A 9.7's overall score of 60.5. Both tablets we are comparing here come with Android OS (operating system), but the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has the previous 10 version while Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has Android 7.1 Nougat. Alcatel JOY TAB 2's body is notably newer and incredibly lighter, but also thicker than the Galaxy Tab A 9.7.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has just a little better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have 4 CPU cores, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has more RAM memory. The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 counts with a much better screen than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a greater pixel density and a slightly higher 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 has a very superior storage capacity to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab A 9.7, because it has a SD extension slot that supports a maximum of 256 GB and more internal memory. Galaxy Tab A 9.7 counts with a much better battery duration than Alcatel JOY TAB 2, because it has a 47% bigger battery capacity.
The Alcatel JOY TAB 2 counts with a superior camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, and although they both have the same resolution back camera, the Alcatel JOY TAB 2 also has a lot better (Full HD) video definition.
Alcatel JOY TAB 2 not only is the best devices in our current comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to others, making it a great choice.
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