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ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Avid 4G vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) 18Points
ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

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03Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare ZTE Avid 4G X
Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)

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Avid 4G (N9120)} 18 Advantages ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) vs One Touch Fire (4012A)} 3 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB LPDDR
+4GB (2.29GB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (160MB available)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)3%
Thinner		vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 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.		vsSingle
+1730 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs3.0
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)38%
Lighter
Supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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ModelAvid 4G (N9120)One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model namesZTE Avid 4G for MetroPCS, ZTE N9120Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandZTEAlcatel
Release date12/20/20126/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 124 millimeters (2.58 x 4.88 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSFirefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 Lite32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.29GB available)512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity1730 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours3 hours
Standby260 hours (10.8 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Built-in digital compass
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Touch focus
• 4G Mobile hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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