Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Huawei Ascend W2

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Huawei Ascend W2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/12/2014 12:40 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend W2 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Huawei Ascend W2 Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend W2

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!

4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Ascend W2
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% 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	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD 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	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+217 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.3"23% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
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	+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 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	+1700 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

13 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+6 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)	Huawei Ascend W2
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Ascend W2
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Huawei Ascend W2-U00, Huawei W2 Ascend
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	11/1/2013
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)	67 x 134 millimeters (2.64 x 5.28 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend W2
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	217 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)	Huawei Ascend W2
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend W2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Krait (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)	Huawei Ascend W2
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB 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)	Huawei Ascend W2
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM)
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 900/2100 - U00 NA: 850/1900/2100
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)	Huawei Ascend W2
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) 30 fps
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	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend W2
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)	Huawei Ascend W2
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend W2
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	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)	Huawei Ascend W2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend W2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	9.5 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	395 hours (16.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend W2
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Huawei Ascend W2
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