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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)

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

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Compare HTC Google Nexus One X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 06Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)

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One Touch Fire (4012A)} 6 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Google Nexus One (AT&T)} 16 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]
+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)vs+512MB (190MB available)19%
More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
VGA (640x480)vs+VGA (720x480)13%
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
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012A)Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012AAT&T/Rogers HTC Nexus One PB899110, HTC Passion
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandAlcatelHTC
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20131/5/2010
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI252 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)512MB (190MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264H.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.02.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours7 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser
• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012A)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)feature not registered
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