alcatel Hero
#5274
Tecno Pop 5X
#3588Category Breakdown
alcatel Hero
Tecno Pop 5X
Performance
48.155.9
Camera
35.219.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.428.1
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
38.549.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.539.9
Summary
- The alcatel Hero features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image quality compared to the Tecno Pop 5X's 6.52-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Hero is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Pop 5X uses a slightly slower Unisoc SC9832E at 1.4 GHz.
- The Hero has a 13 MP rear camera, outperforming the Pop 5X's 8 MP camera, although both can record video at 1080p.
- The Pop 5X offers a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Hero's 3400 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Hero runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Pop 5X operates on a more recent Android 10 (Go edition) with HiOS, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Pop 5X includes a glass front and plastic back, making it lighter at 150g compared to the Hero's 177.6g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Hero
Tecno Pop 5X
General
Release Date
2014
2022, January 27
Announced
2013
2022, January 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T820 MP1
Memory
8GB (single SIM)/ 16GB (dual SIM), 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MPQVGAQVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 80.6 x 8.5 mm (6.24 x 3.17 x 0.33 in)
166 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.54 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
177.6 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White
Cosmic Shine, Crystal Blue, Dazzle Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Yes
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro (optional), proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity