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Nokia N8 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N8 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) Compare Nokia N8 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N8

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!

N8} 18 Advantages Nokia N8 vs One Touch Fire (4012X)} 6 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)
+16GB101 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (160MB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+210 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+(back) 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon 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
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42%
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
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
680MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)25%
Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)6%
Thinner
1200 mAhvs+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices
256MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
3.5"
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
3G HSUPA
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
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ModelNokia N8One Touch Fire (4012X)
Other model namesNokia N8-00 RM-596, Nokia VascoAlcatel Firefox OT-4012X
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaAlcatel
Release date9/29/20106/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
System versionSymbian ^3 S60 5.2Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Chipset32bit: Samsung K5W4G2GACA-AL54 ASIC32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 680MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2727Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB
Flash (EEPROM)
512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N8Alcatel 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 / Upload10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.83" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: 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

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)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 N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot 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

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4D
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity1200 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours3 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N8Alcatel 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Grey, Silver White, Green, Blue, Orange, Pink, Bronze
• 8GB microsSD included
• OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0
• OpenVG 1.0
• Dolby Digital Plus surround sound
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• 30FPS video recording only via an update
Java framework
• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N8Alcatel Fire (4012X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.02W/kg (head)1.16W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
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