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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Nokia Lumia 525

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Nokia Lumia 525 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 525 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 01Point
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 525

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)} 1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Lumia 525} 21 Advantages Nokia Lumia 525
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs124 grams (4.34 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)vs+8GB50 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
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
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
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)vs+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 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+) 21 Mbps192%
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+1430 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0vs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
+5 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
 
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012A)Lumia 525
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012ANokia Lumia 525 RM-998, Nokia Glee
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandAlcatelNokia
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20131/1/2014
Depth12.2 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)64 x 119.9 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
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 registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
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)Nokia Lumia 525
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1400 mAh1430 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours10.7 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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, Yellow, Red
• Windows Phone Black UI
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• WiFi hotspot
• 7GB on SkyDrive

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia Lumia 525
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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