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alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium

alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium

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Xiaomi Redmi 2A

Xiaomi Redmi 2A

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Category Breakdown

alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
Xiaomi Redmi 2A
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5

Summary

  • The alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 2A has a slightly smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Redmi 2A utilizes a more powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz chipset.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 2A's camera offers a wider aperture of f/2.2, potentially improving low-light performance.
  • Battery capacity is 2500 mAh for the alcatel compared to 2200 mAh for the Xiaomi, giving the former a slight edge in longevity.
  • Both phones run on Android 5.0, but the Redmi 2A features MIUI 6, which may provide a different software experience.
  • In terms of build quality, the alcatel is slightly heavier at 151g, while the Redmi 2A is lighter at 132g and has a more compact design.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
Xiaomi Redmi 2A

General

Release Date

2015
2015

Announced

2014
2015

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

5"
4.7"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
To be confirmed

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Leadcore L1860C

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.5 GHz

GPU

N/A
Mali-T628 MP2

Memory

8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Main Camera Details

8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF

Front Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
2 MP

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
720p

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2500 mAh
2200 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

141 x 71.5 x 8.9 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.35 in)
134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm (5.28 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)

Weight

151 g
132 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Volcano Black, Full White
Black, Green, Yellow, Pink

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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, BDS

Software

Operating System

Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 6

OS Version

Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 6

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity/ compass (7044Y)
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes