TCL 20 SE (T671O) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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Side by side comparison between TCL 20 SE vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2021 10:12 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X TCL 20 SE (T671O) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.82"
IPS

720x1640

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare TCL 20 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? TCL 20 SE (T671O)

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!

26 Advantages TCL 20 SE (T671O)	vs	2 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR315 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+128GB (104GB available)665 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
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)34% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS 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
+720x1640 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+263 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+6.82"95% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP17 times 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
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo 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
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 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 LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 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
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+108 grams (3.78 ounces)91% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+7 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
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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Model	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	TCL 20 SE T671O-2AAZUS11, T671O-2BAZUS11	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	TCL	Alcatel
Release date	4/26/2021, Announced: 1/11/2021	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.14 x 172.08 millimeters (3.04 x 6.77 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 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
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.82" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1640 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	263 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Android 11	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (SM4250) (11nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 146080 (v9) Geekbench: 814 (v5.4)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	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	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/5"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: 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 on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	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/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	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
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	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	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	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: Nuit Black, Aurora Green • TCL UI 3 • 2.5D screen • Dual speakers stereo • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	TCL 20 SE (T671O)	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)