Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs BlackBerry Torch 9800

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs BlackBerry Torch 9800 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 BlackBerry Torch 9800 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

10Points BlackBerry Torch 9800 Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9800

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!

9 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	10 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9800
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)20% Thinner	vs	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB SDRAM100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+4GB25 times More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+360x480 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+187 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times More apps available to download and use
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Ambient light sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Torch 9800
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	RIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&T
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	8/12/2010
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	187 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	BlackBerry OS 6.0
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA940
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	ST STV0987
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.6 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	5.8 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	221 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange • 4GB microSD included • UMA • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered