Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 4:08 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)

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!

2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)95% Lighter	vs	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+32GB (23GB available)146 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)34% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS 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	+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+270 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.5"86% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% 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	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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	+5000 mAh3 times 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	270 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)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 11
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Android Go edition
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) 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)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.3W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)