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Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) 05Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
36Points Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)

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)} 5 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) vs Mi Note 3 (128GB)} 36 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)vs+128GB (111GB available)709 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)61%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
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+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+401 PPI143%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.5"57%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 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+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+3500 mAh150%
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)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+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
3.0vs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

9 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
+2 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
ModelOne Touch Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Other model namesAlcatel Firefox OT-4012XXiaomi Note 3 MCE8
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelXiaomi
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/20139/1/2017
Depth12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI401 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
System versionFirefox OS 1.0Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateFirefox OS 1.1Android 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512MB (160MB available)128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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 registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.05.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Orange, Green, White
โ€ข Firefox browser
โ€ข Colors: Black, Blue
โ€ข MIUI 10
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข 24-bit/192kHz audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Alcatel Fire (4012X)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
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