Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs BlackBerry Z3

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs BlackBerry Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2014 8:06 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare BlackBerry Z3 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

23Points BlackBerry Z3 Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z3

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!

2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	23 Advantages BlackBerry Z3
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+8GB50 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)31% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+220 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5"43% Larger screen
(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
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1400 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	BlackBerry Z3 3G STJ100-1, BB Z3 Jakarta, RIM Jakarta
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	5/1/2014
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	72.8 x 140 millimeters (2.87 x 5.51 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	220 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 Z3
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230AB
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1.5GB
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 Z3
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
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, 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 Z3
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080)
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	Supported
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 Z3
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	15 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
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	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: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Black • LED indicator • BBM 6 • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	BlackBerry Z3
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