Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/21/2020 3:22 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)

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!

2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)	vs	34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)313 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)54% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+437 PPI165% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.9"69% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 25MPAdvantage 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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh121% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+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 supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One Touch Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012X	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FM/Dual-Sim, SM-A405FZKGSER
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	4/10/2019
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	437 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	18 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012X)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FM/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)