alcatel Fire E
The alcatel Fire E is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Firefox OS 1.3ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 129 x 63.5 x 8.2 mm (5.08 x 2.5 x 0.32 in)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 103g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 245 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, Q3
⚙️ Performance
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
103g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
129 x 63.5 x 8.2 mm (5.08 x 2.5 x 0.32 in)
Colors
Slate, Dark Chocolate, Mozilla Orange
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Fire E does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the alcatel Fire E does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel Fire E supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel Fire E SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel Fire E has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Fire E uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Fire E supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The alcatel Fire E has 3.0, A2DP.
