Category Breakdown
alcatel One Touch X'Pop
alcatel Pop Astro
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The alcatel One Touch X'Pop and alcatel Pop Astro both feature a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the X'Pop is equipped with a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, while the Pop Astro has a more powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, leading to better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pop Astro can record video at 1080p, compared to the X'Pop's 720p.
- The Pop Astro also has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the X'Pop's 1800 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the X'Pop runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, whereas the Pop Astro is on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, providing a slightly more updated experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the X'Pop being slightly thicker and heavier than the Pop Astro.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel One Touch X'Pop
alcatel Pop Astro
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-5035D, OT-5035E, OT-5035Y
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6732 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
4GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131 x 68 x 10.9 mm/ 11.3mm (NFC)
133.6 x 65.3 x 9.9 mm (5.26 x 2.57 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
144.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Aubergine, Cherry Red, Ocean Blue, Slate, Hot Pink, Tangerine, Turquoise, Apple Green, Pure White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

