Category Breakdown
alcatel One Touch X'Pop
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Performance
33.231.5
Camera
15.415.4
Display
17.743.2
Battery
17.420.0
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
33.951.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.621.8
Summary
- The alcatel One Touch X'Pop and Samsung Galaxy Core LTE both feature a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, but the Galaxy Core uses a PLS panel, which typically offers better viewing angles and color reproduction than the TFT display of the X'Pop.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Core has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.2 GHz compared to the X'Pop's 1.0 GHz, and it also offers more RAM at 1GB versus the X'Pop's 512MB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Galaxy Core has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the X'Pop's 1800 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Android Jelly Bean, with the Galaxy Core featuring a slightly newer version at 4.2.2 compared to the X'Pop's 4.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel One Touch X'Pop
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as Alcatel OT-5035D, OT-5035E, OT-5035Y
Also known as:Samsung G386FSamsung Galaxy Core 4G
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
PLS
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
N/A
Memory
4GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 68 x 10.9 mm/ 11.3mm (NFC)
132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Aubergine, Cherry Red, Ocean Blue, Slate, Hot Pink, Tangerine, Turquoise, Apple Green, Pure White
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, 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
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

