Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Nokia Asha 300

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Nokia Asha 300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/25/2013 9:03 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 300 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia Asha 300 Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
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!

13 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia Asha 300
+256MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB
+512MB (160MB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (140MB available)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)4% Thinner	vs	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+3.5"46% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
108 grams (3.78 ounces)	vs	+85 grams (2.98 ounces)27% Lighter
165 PPI	vs	+167 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

16 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

1000 apps

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Asha 300
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Nokia Asha 300
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	11/1/2011
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	49.5 x 112.8 millimeters (1.95 x 4.44 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	85 grams (2.98 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~31.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	167 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)	Nokia Asha 300
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Nokia Series OS S40 6th edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	128MB
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	256MB (140MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
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	10.2/2 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 850/900/1900/2100
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
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)	Nokia Asha 300
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
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)	Nokia Asha 300
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
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, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	4.3 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	597 hours (24.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
Call control	Voice recorder	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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Graphite, Night Shade, Gold, White Silver, Pink, Red • USB On-the-go 1.3 • Series 40 Theme v3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Nokia Asha 300
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