alcatel Pop 3 (5)
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Plum Optimax 12
#7892Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 3 (5)
Plum Optimax 12
Performance
37.242.9
Camera
19.115.4
Display
16.99.9
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.631.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.917.0
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 3 (5) features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 12 has a larger 7.0-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Pop 3 operates at dual clock speeds of 1.3 and 1.1 GHz, whereas the Optimax 12 runs at a consistent 1.3 GHz.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pop 3 supports 1080p video recording, while the Optimax 12 is limited to 720p.
- The Pop 3 has a smaller 2000 mAh battery compared to the 2400 mAh battery in the Optimax 12, which may offer slightly better longevity.
- Regarding software, the Pop 3 runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), while the Optimax 12 is equipped with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs significantly, with the Pop 3 being lighter at 167 g and more compact, while the Optimax 12 is bulkier at 272 g and larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 3 (5)
Plum Optimax 12
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z712
Display
Size
5"
7"
Type
TFT
TN TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
480
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT8321 (28 nm)
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)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP or 8 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP/ 2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000/1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141 x 71.5 x 9.9 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.39 in)
188 x 107.5 x 10.3 mm (7.40 x 4.23 x 0.41 in)
Weight
167 g
272 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver, Gold
Black, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer