Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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

6/30/2014 10:47 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	vs	3 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core130% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)31 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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
+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+306 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.8"37% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 20.7MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 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
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2430 mAh74% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)85% Lighter
16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)36% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

3.5mm jack

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	6/1/2014	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T624 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	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
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	2430 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	feature not registered	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)