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BlackBerry 6720 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 6720 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3"
MONO

160x160

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

N/A
vs
24Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare BlackBerry 6720 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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!

6720} 1 Advantage BlackBerry 6720 vs One Touch Fire (4012A)} 24 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
1MBvs+256MB LPDDR255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16MBvs+512MB (160MB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)28%
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)48%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+260 thousand129999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
160x160 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
75 PPIvs+165 PPI120%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+3.5"17%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G GSMvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
USB 1.1 proprietary connectorvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

2 Common items in both devices
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Vibrating alert
+ 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

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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ModelBlackBerry 6720One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerryAlcatel
Release date10/1/20026/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 121 millimeters (3.03 x 4.76 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution160x160 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)75 PPI165 PPI
Colors2260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System versionBlackBerry OS 3.0Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core ARM 7EJ-S Core (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory1MB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16MB512MB (160MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, 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

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USBUSB 1.1 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported3.0
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacityfeature not registered1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours3 hours
Standby240 hours (10 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Monochrome STN display
• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 6720Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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