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

