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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs CAT B15

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs CAT B15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT B15 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 04Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? CAT B15

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One Touch Fire (4012A)} 4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs B15} 18 Advantages CAT B15
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)23%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)vs+4GB (2.49GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 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
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1400 mAhvs+2000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
 
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012ACaterpillar B15 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelCAT
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20133/1/2013
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)69.5 x 125 millimeters (2.74 x 4.92 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)PowerVR SGX531T
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Latin America model:
UMTS 850/1900
Europe/Africa model:
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.03.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours16 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser
• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m
• IP67 certified: dust and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
• MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012A)CAT B15
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)feature not registered
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