Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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

5/31/2015 8:32 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
AMOLED

360x480

N/A

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

300
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Samsung Gear S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)

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!

17 Advantages Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	vs	13 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+4GB (2GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+67 grams (2.35 ounces)61% Lighter	vs	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
+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
+360x480 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+300 PPI82% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+1500 apps50% More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+BarometerAdvantage 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
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)2% Thinner
2"	vs	+3.5"75% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
300 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging

802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]

MicroUSB 2.0

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	US Cellular Samsung Gear S SM-R750R4, Samsung SM-R750R4	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	11/1/2014	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	39.9 x 58.1 millimeters (1.57 x 2.29 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	67 grams (2.35 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x480 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	300 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
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Tizen 2.3	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212	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 MP4 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	512MB	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	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
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor UV radiation	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	300 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	3 hours
Standby	96 hours (4 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • S-Voice • S-Health • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Gear S (CDMA SM-R750R4)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)