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Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

Side by side comparison between Blu Studio 5.0 K 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 Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K) 15Points
5"
TFT

480x854

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Blu Studio 5.0 K X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)

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Studio 5.0 K (D530K)} 15 Advantages Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K) vs One Touch Fire (4012A)} 4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+4GB (1.49GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (160MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)21%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+196 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
+2100 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)57%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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

17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+10 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

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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ModelStudio 5.0 K (D530K)One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model namesBlu Studio 5.0K D530, Blu D530k 2GAlcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandBluAlcatel
Release date8/1/20146/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 146 millimeters (2.91 x 5.75 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatFirefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6582M (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (1.49GB available)512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-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 networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel 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

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity2100 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink, White, Orange, Red
• Screen protector included
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

Blu Studio 5.0 K (D530K)Alcatel 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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