Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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

9/5/2016 9:07 PM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Sony Xperia miro 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 Miro (ST23i)

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!

16 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	vs	4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+4GB (2.2GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD 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
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The 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
+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
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh7% 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
+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
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
110 grams (3.85 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)2% Lighter
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

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

320x480 pixels

165 PPI

3.5"

Only digital zoom

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Miro (ST23i)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Xperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony Mesona	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Alcatel
Release date	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 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 Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.3% (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	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Anti-reflective coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	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	UMTS 900/2100	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	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
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	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	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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 Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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) WiFi hotspot	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 Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	3 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	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	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)