Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Alcatel Pop C1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2014 12:19 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel Pop C1 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	12 Advantages Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
108 grams (3.78 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)8% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)2% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

260 thousand

320x480 pixels

165 PPI

3.5"

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Alcatel One Touch Pop C1 4016D Dual-sim, OT-4016D
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	Alcatel
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	1/1/2014
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	62 x 112.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.43 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, DivX, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	3 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	325 hours (13.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Green, Pink • EAP SIM • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Alcatel Pop C1 (4016D Dual)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered