Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 2 (5)
BLU Neo X LTE
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.253.2
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 2 (5) and BLU Neo X LTE both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, but the Neo X LTE uses an LCD panel compared to the Pop 2's TFT.
- In terms of performance, the Pop 2 is equipped with a slightly faster CPU at 1.2 GHz, while the Neo X LTE has a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pop 2 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Neo X LTE is limited to 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2500 mAh, and neither device supports fast or wireless charging.
- The Pop 2 runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), while the Neo X LTE is on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Pop 2 is slightly thicker and heavier than the Neo X LTE, which is slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 2 (5)
BLU Neo X LTE
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Single SIM versions: 7043A/7043YDual SIM versions: 7043A/7043YNFC version: 7043Y/7043K
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
141 x 71.5 x 9.7 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.38 in)
146.1 x 73.8 x 7.5 mm (5.75 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight
170 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White, Platinum Silver, Ash Gray, Volcano BlackFull White, White/Platinum Silver, Cozy Red, Lemon Yellow, Aqua Blue, Jade Green, Lavender
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

