Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)

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

4/15/2014 12:30 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:38 AM

Compare LG Optimus Zone 2 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)

13Points LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)

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	13 Advantages LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	114 grams (3.99 ounces)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)58% 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	+4GB (1.68GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)3% 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
VGA (640x480)	vs	+WVGA (800x480)25% 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
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
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

320x480 pixels

165 PPI

3.5"

(back) 3.1MP

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Verizon LG L40 VS415pp, LG L Series III L40 CDMA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	LG
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	4/1/2014
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.5% (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	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	4GB (1.68GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
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 A
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 Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 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	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Smile 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)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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 Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
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 Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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 Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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, White • Guest Mode • Quick Memo Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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