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BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 8520 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 BlackBerry Curve 8520 03Points
BlackBerry Curve 8520
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

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19Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare BlackBerry Curve 8520 X
Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Curve 8520} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8520 vs One Touch Fire (4012A)} 19 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+256MB60%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (160MB available)
+106 grams (3.71 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs108 grams (3.78 ounces)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
512MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)105%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)14%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
163 PPIvs+165 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.46"vs+3.5"42%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
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
1150 mAhvs+1400 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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ModelCurve 8520One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Curve 8520, RIM GeminiAlcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBlackBerryAlcatel
Release date8/3/20096/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight106 grams (3.71 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.46" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)163 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.6Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 5.0Firefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset32bit: Freescale MXC275-3032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 512MHz ARM1136JF-S (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 Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel 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 / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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 Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (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
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly 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 Curve 8520Alcatel 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 Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 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 Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity1150 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours3 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 1GB microSD included
• Touch-sensitive optical trackpad
• UMA
• GMA
• Java framework		• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Curve 8520Alcatel 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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