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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy Mini X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) 06Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)

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One Touch Fire (4012X)} 6 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)} 14 Advantages Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB (160MB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (120MB available)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)3%
Thinner
vs12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+3.5"9%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
108 grams (3.78 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)1%
Lighter
165 PPIvs+180 PPI9%
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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1650 mAh18%
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
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012X)Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012XMotorola Defy Mini XT321 Dual SIM, Dual Chip, Doble SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAlcatelMotorola
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20136/1/2012
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)58.5 x 109 millimeters (2.3 x 4.29 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI180 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)512MB (120MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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 (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.02.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours5 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser
• Colors: Black, White
• Dust and water resistant
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Speech recognition
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy Mini (XT321 Dual)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
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