Nokia N9 (16GB) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/25/2013 9:03 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Nokia N9 (16GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N9 (16GB)

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!

24 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1GB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)76 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)1% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED 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
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+251 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+3.9"11% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% 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
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1450 mAh4% 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
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)25% Lighter
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N9 (16GB)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Alcatel
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.9" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	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
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	3 hours
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White Ovi Maps	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (16GB)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)