Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs BlackBerry Torch 9810 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 9810 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

15Points BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1270
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)

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!

6 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	15 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
+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"
+1400 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1270 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
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+768MB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+8GB50 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	+480x640 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+250 PPI52% 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
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	T-Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9810, Jennings
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Alcatel	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	11/1/2011
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 9810 (T-Mobile)
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)	480x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	250 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 9810 (T-Mobile)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	BlackBerry OS 7.0
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	BlackBerry OS 7.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
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	14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
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 9810 (T-Mobile)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
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	Face detection
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 9810 (T-Mobile)
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 9810 (T-Mobile)
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, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
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 9810 (T-Mobile)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1270 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	5.9 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	295 hours (12.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), 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, Gray • 4GB microSD included • BlackBerry Maps • HAC (M3/T3) • UMA • 3G Mobile hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)
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