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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs LG K20 V (VS501)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs LG K20 V phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K20 V X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) 01Point
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K20 V (VS501)

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!

One Touch Fire (4012X)} 1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs K20 V (VS501)} 26 Advantages LG K20 V (VS501)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)162%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)140 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+7.62 millimeters (0.3 inches)60%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+277 PPI68%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.3"51%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
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+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(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 HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+2800 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0vs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
 
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012X)K20 V (VS501)
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012XVerizon LG K20 VS501 (2017), LG-VS501, LGVS501
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAlcatelLG
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20132/1/2017
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)7.62 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)73.66 x 147.32 millimeters (2.9 x 5.8 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI277 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.04.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours14 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser
• Colors: Black
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• LG UX 5.0
• Wide-angle 120° front camera
• KnockOn, Knock Code
• VoLTE

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012X)LG K20 V (VS501)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
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