Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/3/2017 11:17 AM, updated: 2/8/2026 2:42 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)

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!

35 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	vs	4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR415 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+64GB (45GB available)287 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)100% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED 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
+1440x2560 pixels23 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+534 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.5"57% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 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.	vs	Single
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2730 mAh95% 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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+ShatterShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)32% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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Model	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Sprint Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-03	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Alcatel
Release date	8/1/2017, Announced: 7/1/2017	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	ShatterShield	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@240fps Sony IMX386 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	2730 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	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/Gold	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)