Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 500 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2013 9:47 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Nokia Asha 500 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 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!

3 Advantages Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	vs	13 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+101 grams (3.54 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
64MB	vs	+256MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5MB	vs	+512MB (160MB available)31 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)5% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+165 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3.5"25% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

1000 apps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+8 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
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 500 Dual-sim	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Alcatel
Release date	11/1/2013	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.1 x 100.3 millimeters (2.29 x 3.95 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	101 grams (3.54 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
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	64MB	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	5MB	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 13 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	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	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	3.0 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	3 hours
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black • 4GB microSD included • Multitouch up to 2 fingers • Nokia Life • Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 500 (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)