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Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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

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Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235) 27Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Samsung Galaxy Golden X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)

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!

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235) vs One Touch Fire (4012A)} 2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core124%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR25 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)76 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (160MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+3.7"6%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 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.
vsSingle
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1820 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)66%
Lighter
15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)30%
Thinner

13 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 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

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
ModelGalaxy Golden (GT-i9235)One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model namesSamsung i9235 Galaxy Golden (4G LTE)Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region availableHong Kong
Hong Kong
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date9/1/20136/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 118 millimeters (2.34 x 4.65 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanFirefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity1820 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on gold
• Samsung TouchWiz
• WiFi hotspot
• Secondary external 3.5 inches Super AMOLED 16M display 480x800
• Java framework
• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Golden (GT-i9235)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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