Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Huawei Ascend G506

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Huawei Ascend G506 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 11:31 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend G506 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Huawei Ascend G506 Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend G506

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!

5 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Ascend G506
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% 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
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23% 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	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+218 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1400 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh25% 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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

13 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Ascend G506
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Huawei G506 Dual-Chip, Huawei Ascend G506
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	Brazil
Brand	Alcatel	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	11/1/2013
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	67 x 134 millimeters (2.64 x 5.28 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	218 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)	Huawei Ascend G506
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8225
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
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)	Huawei Ascend G506
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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
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)	Huawei Ascend G506
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 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	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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
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)	Huawei Ascend G506
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	2.1 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	5.4 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: White, Black • Huawei Emotion UI • DTS Sound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend G506
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)	0.963W/kg (body)