alcatel Pop 3 (5.5)
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BLU Dash X Plus
#6459Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 3 (5.5)
BLU Dash X Plus
Performance
37.235.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.156.5
Battery
23.422.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.631.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.323.6
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 3 (5.5) and BLU Dash X Plus both feature a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the alcatel uses a TFT panel while the BLU employs an IPS LCD, which typically offers better viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, but the BLU has a Mali-400 GPU, which may provide slightly better graphics performance.
- The camera on the BLU Dash X Plus has an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the alcatel's 5 MP, and it also boasts a 5 MP front camera versus the alcatel's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the alcatel at 2910 mAh compared to the BLU's 2750 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, with the alcatel on version 5.1 and the BLU on 5.0, offering a similar software experience overall.
- Build-wise, the alcatel is slightly lighter and thinner than the BLU, which may affect handling comfort.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 3 (5.5)
BLU Dash X Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3/ 1.1 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP or 8 MP or 13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP or 5 MP or 8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2910 mAh
2750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2910/2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2750 mAh, removable
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)
158.8 x 77.7 x 10.2 mm (6.25 x 3.06 x 0.40 in)
Weight
174 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gold, Green, Pink, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, hotspot
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity