Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 4:50 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
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!

12 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB (160MB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (128MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)23% Thinner	vs	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+3.5"17% Larger screen	vs	3"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1400 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
108 grams (3.78 ounces)	vs	+104 grams (3.64 ounces)4% Lighter
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
165 PPI	vs	+192 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

256MB LPDDR / 256MB

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

TFT LCD

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman E16
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Alcatel	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	6/1/2011
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	54 x 99 millimeters (2.13 x 3.9 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	512MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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	7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100
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)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
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)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	4.8 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	476 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Azure, Orange, Red • 2GB microSD included • Wisepilot navigation • PlayNow • SE UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman (E16a)
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