Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 3 (5)
Lava A68
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 3 (5) features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lava A68 has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the Pop 3 runs at a slightly higher clock speed of 1.3/1.1 GHz compared to the A68's 1.2 GHz.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pop 3 also includes a 5 MP front camera, whereas the A68 lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Pop 3 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the A68's 1750 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- On the software front, the Pop 3 runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), while the A68 operates on a more recent Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 3 (5)
Lava A68
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3/ 1.1 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP or 8 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP/ 2 MP
VGA, LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000/1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141 x 71.5 x 9.9 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.39 in)
134 x 66 x 9.6 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
Weight
167 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

