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ZTE Maven 3 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Maven 3 vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2115
mAh

(Removable)

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01Point Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X) Compare ZTE Maven 3 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Maven 3

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Maven 3} 25 Advantages ZTE Maven 3 vs One Touch Fire (4012X)} 1 Advantage Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012X)
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core69%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+8GB (4GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (160MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
Thinner
vs12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+196 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5"43%
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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+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) 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.
vsSingle
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2115 mAh51%
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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)45%
Lighter

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
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ModelMaven 3One Touch Fire (4012X)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Maven 3 Z835Alcatel Firefox OT-4012X
Country or region availableUSAMexico
USA, Mexico
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTEAlcatel
Release date8/1/20176/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)72.39 x 145.542 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatFirefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3256MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
512MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 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 Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity2115 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours3 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Maven 3Alcatel Fire (4012X)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
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