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Nokia N79 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N79 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) Compare Nokia N79 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

N79} 10 Advantages Nokia N79 vs One Touch Fire (4012X)} 13 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)
+97 grams (3.4 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs108 grams (3.78 ounces)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+167 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
369MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)185%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MBvs+512MB (160MB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
15 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)23%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
2.4"vs+3.5"46%
Larger screen
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
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ModelNokia N79One Touch Fire (4012X)
Other model namesNokia N79 RM-348Alcatel Firefox OT-4012X
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaAlcatel
Release date10/9/20086/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth15 millimeters (0.59 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight97 grams (3.4 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Chipset32bit: Nokia Rapido Y32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (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

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM256MB LPDDR
Internal storage50MB512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot 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

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)CIF (352x288)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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not 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
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity1200 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours3 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N79Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
• 4GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• DLNA
• Dedicated multimedia button
• Nokia Maps 2.0
Java framework
• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N79Alcatel 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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