Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) vs Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel One Touch Fire vs Motorola Xoom devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/6/2013 8:25 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Motorola Xoom X Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB) Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)

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!

8 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)	vs	19 Advantages Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)6 times Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)6% Thinner	vs	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+165 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (160MB available)	vs	+32GB204 times More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+800x1280 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+10.1"189% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+3250 mAh132% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
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Model	One Touch Fire (4012A)	Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Other model names	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A	Motorola Xoom 3G MZ601, Tablet Motorola Xoom MZ603, MZ605
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Alcatel	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013	3/1/2011
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)	167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)
Weight	108 grams (3.78 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
System version	Firefox OS 1.0	Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Firmware update	Firefox OS 1.1	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	ULP GeForce 400MHz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (160MB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	10.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	3250 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	9 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser	• Colors: Black • Google Maps 5.0 3D • Quickoffice • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Fire (4012A)	Motorola Xoom (MZ601 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered