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Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)

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

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Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra 21Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) Compare Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra

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 Idol Ultra} 21 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Idol Ultra vs One Touch Fire (4012X)} 4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+16GB (13GB available)82 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (160MB available)
+6.45 millimeters (0.25 inches)89%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+316 PPI92%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.65"33%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1800 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
115 grams (4.03 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)6%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
via Micro-USBvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
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ModelOne Touch Idol UltraOne Touch Fire (4012X)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Idol Ultra 6033A, 6033M, 6033Q, 6033XAlcatel Firefox OT-4012X
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAlcatelAlcatel
Release date4/1/20136/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth6.45 millimeters (0.25 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 134.4 millimeters (2.7 x 5.29 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.65" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanFirefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX531TQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)512MB (160MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 6033A: 850/1900 - 6033M/6033Q: 850/2100 - 6033X: 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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 Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputvia Micro-USB3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity1800 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours3 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Turquoise
• Included adapter for 3.5mm
• Multitouch 10 points
• Java framework
• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol UltraAlcatel Fire (4012X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
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