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ZTE Orbit vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Orbit 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 Orbit 17Points
ZTE Orbit
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare ZTE Orbit 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 Orbit

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Orbit} 17 Advantages ZTE Orbit vs One Touch Fire (4012A)} 4 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB LPDDR
+4GB (2.39GB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs512MB (160MB available)
+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)14%
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) 5MP60%
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
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)699 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
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
+1600 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1400 mAh
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+108 grams (3.78 ounces)26%
Lighter
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
15 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
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ModelZTE OrbitOne Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model namesUS Cellular ZTE Render, ZTE Orbit for US CellularAlcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandZTEAlcatel
Release date4/1/20126/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 120 millimeters (2.5 x 4.72 in)62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (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
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 Refresh TangoFirefox OS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredFirefox OS 1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A-132bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory512MB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.39GB available)512MB (160MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE OrbitAlcatel 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 / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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 OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 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 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 OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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 OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + 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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
Battery capacity1600 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.7 hours3 hours
Standby220 hours (9.2 days)220 hours (9.2 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE OrbitAlcatel Fire (4012A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• UMA
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Direct		• Colors: Orange, Green, White
• Firefox browser

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE OrbitAlcatel 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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