Firefox OS provides a platform for universal web developers to make Javascript based apps (without learning native codes and APIs) and at the user end, it aims at making internet available to the masses in developing nations at humble prices. Intex Cloud Fx and Spice Fire One Mi Fx1 with resource efficient Firefox have been launched as Entry level smartphones at a price where they are least threatened by Android. Let’s put both of these phones against one another.
Display and Processor
Both smartphones have exactly similar configuration in this regard. Based on our initial time spent with both devices, the experience is same as well. You get 3.5 inches of TFT LCD Panel with beefed up bezels and HVGA 320 X 480 pixel resolution, amounting to 164 pixels per inches.
A 1 GHz processor powers both smartphones (details unknown) backed by 128 MB RAM, which is sufficient for smooth UI navigations, but still leaves us wanting for more. However, the price tag doesn’t leave much to complain about.
Camera and Internal Storage
Spice Fire One comes with a 1.3 MP rear camera aided by VGA front shooter where as Intex Cloud Fx comes with a better 2 MP rear shooter at the back and a similar front shooter. Quality of both rear shooters are average performers and it won’t make much of a difference in practical life. Spice Fire One comes with LED flash at the back to aid low light photography unlike Intex Cloud Fx.
Internal storage is again similar at 256 MB out of which only 70 MB is available at users end. 4 GB of MicroSD expansion is also permitted, but you can’t transfer Apps to MicroSD card.
Battery and Other Features
Spice phone comes with Bigger 1400 mAh battery as compared to 1250 mAh in Intex Cloud Fx. Since both phones have similar hardware and software, the extra mAh will certainly translate to better battery backup, which is a substantial advantage.
Both smartphones support dual SIM functionality, 2G, Bluetooth, WiFi and same set of preloaded apps. So there is nothing to choose from in the software department.
Key Specs
| Model | Spice Fire One Mi – FX1 | Intex Cloud Fx |
| Display | 3.5 Inch , HVGA, 480 X 320 | 3.5 Inch , HVGA, 480 X 320 |
| Processor | 1 GHz Single Core | 1 GHz Single Core |
| OS | Firefox OS | Firefox OS |
| Internal Storage | 256 MB, expandable by 4 GB | 256 MB, expandable by 4 GB |
| RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Camera | 1.3 MP/ VGA, LED flash | 2 MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 1400 mAh | 1250 mAh |
| Price | 2,299 INR | 1,999 INR |
Conclusion and Price
Both Spice Fire One and Intex Cloud Fx have similar set of hardware and the primary difference narrows down to design and build. In opinion, Spice Fire One matte finish back looks better as compared to Intex Cloud Fx’s textured back. Spice Fire One also has the advantage of LED flash and a slightly bigger battery. Spice Fire one priced at 2,299 INR (Aircel users will get 1 GB Data for first 3 months) while Intex Cloud Fx is already available for 1,999 INR.
