alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
#6291
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
#6004Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
Performance
34.031.4
Camera
19.135.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.820.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.640.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.425.6
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium and Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Pop 2 is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the Zenfone utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz Intel Atom processor with 2GB of RAM, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Zenfone offers a slightly wider aperture at f/2.0.
- The Pop 2 has a 2500 mAh battery, compared to the Zenfone's 2110 mAh, which may result in longer usage times for the alcatel.
- Software-wise, the Pop 2 runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box, while the Zenfone initially comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, though it can be upgraded to Lollipop.
- Build quality shows the Pop 2 is slightly thicker and heavier than the Zenfone, which is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
Versions:Intel Atom Z2520, Dual-core 1.2 GHzIntel Atom Z2560, Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Intel Atom Z2520
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2110 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141 x 71.5 x 8.9 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
Weight
151 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Volcano Black, Full White
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity/ compass (7044Y)
Accelerometer, proximity, compass