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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Nokia N97

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Nokia N97 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N97 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) 10Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N97

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One Touch Fire (4012X)} 10 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs N97} 13 Advantages Nokia N97
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)50%
Thinner
vs18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
512MB (160MB available)vs+32GB204 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+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+210 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)vs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1500 mAh7%
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+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
3.5"
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
Single
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
 
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012XNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAlcatelNokia
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20136/11/2009
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI210 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
RAM memory256MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
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 Mbps3.6 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, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED 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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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)Nokia N97
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, WMV, RealVideo
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.02.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L
Battery capacity1400 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours5.3 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser
• Colors: Black, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Nokia N97
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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