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Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)

Side by side comparison between Huawei GR5 (2017) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)

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GR5 2017 (64GB)} 28 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB) vs One Touch Fire (4012X)} 2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+64GB (54GB available)345 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (160MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)49%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+401 PPI143%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection 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) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh139%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)50%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
ModelGR5 2017 (64GB)One Touch Fire (4012X)
Other model namesHuawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L23, Huawei BrooklynAlcatel Firefox OT-4012X
Country or region availableAustraliaEgypt(Europe)PhilippinesJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandTaiwanTurkeyVietnam
Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiAlcatel
Release date1/1/20176/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowFirefox OS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR3256MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkBLL-L21 model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
BLL-L22 model:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
BLL-L21 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
BLL-L22 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3968x2976 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: 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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + 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, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity3340 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy23 hours3 hours
Standby650 hours (27.1 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

โž• Other features

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข Emotion UI 4.1
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข DTS audio
โ€ข Colors: Orange, Green, White
โ€ข Firefox browser

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei GR5 2017 (64GB)Alcatel 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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