Design and Build
The Alcatel OT-986 features dimensions of 130 x 70 x 9.8 mm, creating a compact form that fits snugly in the hand. Its 87.2 cc volume gives it a sleek profile, though its weight remains unspecified. It uses the Mini-SIM format, which dates the phone to an era before the micro and nano SIM standards became prevalent. The design, while practical for its time, lacks the modern aesthetics of minimalistic bezels and high screen-to-body ratios, though it still manages a respectable 61.3% screen-to-body ratio.