alcatel One Touch Fire
The alcatel One Touch Fire is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Firefox OS 1.0ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 115 x 62.3 x 12.2 mm (4.53 x 2.45 x 0.48 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage160MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 108g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, February. Released 2013, July
Also Known As
Also known as Alcatel One Touch Fire 4012A, Alcatel One Touch Fire 4012X
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
108g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
115 x 62.3 x 12.2 mm (4.53 x 2.45 x 0.48 in)
Colors
Mozilla Orange, Apple Green, Pure White
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel One Touch Fire does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the alcatel One Touch Fire does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel One Touch Fire supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel One Touch Fire SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel One Touch Fire has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel One Touch Fire uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel One Touch Fire supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The alcatel One Touch Fire has 3.0.
