Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 3 (5.5)
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981
Performance
37.240.2
Camera
19.114.1
Display
19.117.9
Battery
23.412.7
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
38.634.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.315.4
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 3 (5.5) features a larger 5.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a more modern viewing experience compared to the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981's 2.8-inch TFT display at 640 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 8GB of storage, but the Pop 3 has a quad-core CPU at 1.3/1.1 GHz, while the P'9981 has a single-core 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pop 3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the P'9981 is limited to 720p.
- The Pop 3 is equipped with a 2910 mAh battery, significantly larger than the P'9981's 1230 mAh, which impacts overall battery life.
- Software-wise, the Pop 3 runs on Android 5.1, providing a more contemporary user experience compared to the BlackBerry OS 7.0 of the P'9981.
- Build quality shows the Pop 3 is larger and heavier, while the P'9981 is more compact and slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 3 (5.5)
BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981
General
Release Date
2016
2011
Announced
2016
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
PPI
720
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Quad-core 1.3/ 1.1 GHz
1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP or 8 MP or 13 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP or 5 MP or 8 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910/2500 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.9 x 77.8 x 9.5 mm (5.98 x 3.06 x 0.37 in)
115 x 67 x 11.3 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 0.44 in)
Weight
174 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

