Conclusion
With a price point of around 280 EUR at launch, the Alcatel OT-997D was a competitive offering in the budget smartphone market. Though clearly modest by today’s standards, it delivered a functional experience for basic smartphone users in 2012. Its dual-SIM capability, expandable storage, and decent camera for the time made it a practical choice for those looking for essential smartphone features without extravagant costs. However, with its discontinuation and the rapid advancements in technology, it remains primarily of interest to those studying the evolution of smartphones.