Alcatel Idol X (6040D) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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

1/30/2014 8:18 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Alcatel Idol X (6040D) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Alcatel Idol X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol X (6040D)

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!

25 Advantages Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	vs	3 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+16GB (12.68GB available)80 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)77% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+441 PPI167% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5"43% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 13.1MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)20% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol X (6040D)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol X Dual-sim 6040D, OT-6040E	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Alcatel	Alcatel
Release date	6/18/2013	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 140.4 millimeters (2.66 x 5.53 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12.68GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 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 6040D: 900/2100 - 6040E: 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, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	13.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4208x3120 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	3 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow • HD Voice • WiFi display • EAP SIM • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol X (6040D)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.264W/kg (head), 0.584W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)