Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs HTC Desire 601 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2014 6:17 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare HTC Desire 601 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

28Points HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)

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!

1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	28 Advantages HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
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	+245 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% 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	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage 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	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 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	+2100 mAh50% 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	HTC Desire 601, HTC Desire 6160, HTC Zara
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	HTC
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	12/1/2013
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	66.7 x 134.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.3 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.2% (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	245 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM23550
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Broadcom BCM23550
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Active - Call active on both sim cards (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
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) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	12 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Silver, Red • HTC Sense UI 5.0 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • 1.4µm pixel size camera • HTC Connect • HTC BoomSound dual frontal stereo speakers • Dropbox 25GB Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 0.471W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered