Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/25/2013 9:03 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:44 AM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Apple iPhone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)

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!

23 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)	vs	6 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+8GB (6GB available)37 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)31% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+640x960 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+330 PPI100% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+2300000 apps (App Store)2299 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1420 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)27% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

60Hz

3.5"

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 4 (8GB)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	iPhone 4	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Alcatel
Release date	6/1/2010	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	iOS 4.0	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	iOS 7.0	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.75µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	3 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	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: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only iCloud service	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)