Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Blu Life Pure (L240a)

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

3/28/2016 10:18 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Blu Life Pure X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Blu Life Pure (L240a) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Life Pure (L240a)

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!

3 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	22 Advantages Blu Life Pure (L240a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)165 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)58% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+441 PPI167% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5"43% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times 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+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+2020 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

FM (RDS) / FM

+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Life Pure (L240a)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	BLU Life Pure L240a, BLU L240a
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Alcatel	Blu
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	12/1/2013
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	69.4 x 142 millimeters (2.73 x 5.59 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
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)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	PowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 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 850/1900
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
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, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	12 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
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: Black, White • Air gestures • DTS Surround sound enhancement • Panorama photo • Screen protector included • PE Case included • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Blu Life Pure (L240a)
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