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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs LG L40 (Dual D170)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 02Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (Dual D170)

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!

One Touch Fire (4012A)} 2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs L40 (Dual D170)} 15 Advantages LG L40 (Dual D170)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs114 grams (3.99 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
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 (1.68GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)3%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
VGA (640x480)vs+WVGA (800x480)25%
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 HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1400 mAhvs+1540 mAh10%
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.
3.0vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012A)L40 (Dual D170)
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012ALG L40 Dual Chip D170, LG L40 Dual Sim D170, LG D170
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandAlcatelLG
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20134/1/2014
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)LG L40 (Dual D170)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.04.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser
• Colors: Black, White
• LG UI 3.0
• Metallic edge
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012A)LG L40 (Dual D170)
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)0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
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