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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Nokia 3120 Classic

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Nokia 3120 Classic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 16Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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One Touch Fire (4012A)} 16 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs 3120 Classic} 7 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic
+256MB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+512MB (160MB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB (24MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)10%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+3.5"75%
Larger screen
vs2"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1400 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
108 grams (3.78 ounces)vs+85 grams (2.98 ounces)27%
Lighter
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
165 PPIvs+200 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
1000 apps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
 
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012A)3120 Classic
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012ANokia 3120 Classic
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandAlcatelNokia
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20134/1/2008
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)45.4 x 111.3 millimeters (1.79 x 4.38 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)85 grams (2.98 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI200 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Nokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
RAM memory256MB LPDDR32MB
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)64MB (24MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
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 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported176x144 pixels
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)Nokia 3120 Classic
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.02.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1400 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours2.8 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser
• Colors: Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
• Recording VGA video only firmware update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012A)Nokia 3120 Classic
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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