Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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

7/25/2013 9:03 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Sony Xperia E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)

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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	vs	3 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+4GB (2GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)11% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+1530 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
116 grams (4.06 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)7% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

260 thousand

320x480 pixels

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia E (Dual-sim)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Sony Xperia E C1605, Sony Nanhu DS	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Alcatel
Release date	1/1/2013	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	116 grams (4.06 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
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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	C1605 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1604 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	1530 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.3 hours	3 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not 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, Gold • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)