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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy+ X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) 04Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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One Touch Fire (4012X)} 4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Defy+ (MB526)} 17 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)10%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+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.
512MB (160MB available)vs+3GB (2GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+265 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
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
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+1700 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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

20 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
VGA (640x480)
3G HSUPA
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
 
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012X)Defy+ (MB526)
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012XMotorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy Plus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAlcatelMotorola
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20138/30/2011
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI265 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)3GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 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 supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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+ (MB526)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HF5X
Battery capacity1400 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy3 hours7.1 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
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
• 2GB microSD included
• Waterproof mobile phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
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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