Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 mini vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/25/2013 9:03 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini 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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	vs	2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR23 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)
+9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)24% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+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
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP60% 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
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 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 HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh7% 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
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
112 grams (3.92 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)4% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

13 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S III mini 8GB, Samsung GT-i8190 S3 mini	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	11/1/2012	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 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
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: NovaThor U8420	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 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 900/1900/2100	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	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 S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	3 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: White, Blue • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)	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)