Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2014 2:36 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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!

14 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+256MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB
+512MB (160MB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)8% Thinner	vs	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+165 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3.5"25% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 3.1MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1020 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
108 grams (3.78 ounces)	vs	+89 grams (3.12 ounces)21% Lighter
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
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.

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

1000 apps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Nokia Asha 230 Dual-sim RM-986
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	2/24/2014
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	143 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)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	64MB
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	64MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
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)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 25 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	Not supported
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)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	11 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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	Not 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: Black, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan • Nokia Glance screen • Series 40 Theme v2.0 UI • USB Charging • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)