Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs HTC Desire C (PL01110)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs HTC Desire C 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 HTC Desire C X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

07Points HTC Desire C (PL01110) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire C (PL01110)

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!

3 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	7 Advantages HTC Desire C (PL01110)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)1% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+1400 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+4GB25 times More internal storage for applications and files
108 grams (3.78 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)8% Lighter
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

320x480 pixels

165 PPI

3.5"

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Desire C (PL01110)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	HTC Desire C PL01110, HTC Golf
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	HTC
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	6/1/2012
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 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 C (PL01110)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	165 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)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB
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)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
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	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
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
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)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
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)
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	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)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
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)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
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)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	3.0 + 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)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: White, Black, Red • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	HTC Desire C (PL01110)
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