alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
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XOLO Era 1X
#5742Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
XOLO Era 1X
Performance
34.038.6
Camera
19.129.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.638.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.426.6
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium and XOLO Era 1X both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the XOLO Era 1X has a slightly faster quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU compared to the 1.2 GHz in the alcatel model, although both have 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Era 1X has a superior 5 MP front camera versus the 2 MP on the alcatel.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless options available on either device.
- The alcatel runs on Android 5.0, while the XOLO is equipped with a more recent Android 6.0, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build dimensions show the alcatel is slightly larger and heavier than the XOLO, which may affect handling.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 2 (5) Premium
XOLO Era 1X
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
For India
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC9832A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP3
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, 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)
145.5 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
151 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Volcano Black, Full White
Black, Brown/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity/ compass (7044Y)
Accelerometer, proximity