Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs LG Extravert 2 (VN280)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs LG Extravert 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2014 12:52 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare LG Extravert 2 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

01Point LG Extravert 2 (VN280) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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!

16 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	1 Advantage LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)31% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+320x480 pixels60% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+165 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)99 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps46 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+512MB2 times More internal storage for applications and files

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Single

Accelerometer

+7 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)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Extravert 2 (VN280)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Verizon LG Extravert 2 VN280, LG VN280
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Alcatel	LG
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	4/1/2014
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
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)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	feature not registered
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	512MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
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	0.153 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
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)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
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)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
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	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	6 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS, E-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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Blue • LED notification • Facebook, Twitter • Opera browser • HAC (M4/T4)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.03W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered