Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs LG Optimus Zone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2016 9:08 AM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:51 AM

Compare LG Optimus Zone 3 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

21Points LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

1940
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)

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!

1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	21 Advantages LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core69% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+8GB (3.88GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)37% 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	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+218 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times 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
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times 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	+1940 mAh39% 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	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Verizon LG Optimus Zone 3 VS425PP, LG K4 8GB Prepaid
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Alcatel	LG
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	3/26/2016
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	66.7 x 131.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 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 3 (VS425PP)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	218 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	8GB (3.88GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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 3 (VS425PP)
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	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, 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 3 (VS425PP)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 3 (VS425PP)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	4.1 + 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, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-49JH
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1940 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	10 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
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	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 Knock Code
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	LG Optimus Zone 3 (VS425PP)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.18W/kg (head), 0.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered