Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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

10/27/2016 8:52 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) 36Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Sony Xperia XZ 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 XZ (F8331)

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!

36 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	vs	3 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+32GB (21GB available)133 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)51% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+424 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.2"49% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 23MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times 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
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh107% 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)49% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

60Hz

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (F8331)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Alcatel
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	3 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)