alcatel Pop 8S
#7249
BLU Studio 7.0 II
#7222Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 8S
BLU Studio 7.0 II
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 8S features a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the BLU Studio 7.0 II's 7.0-inch display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pop 8S is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Studio 7.0 II uses a slightly faster Cortex-A7 processor.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the BLU model supports 1080p video recording, which the alcatel does not specify.
- The Pop 8S has a larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the Studio 7.0 II's 3450 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the alcatel runs on Android 4.4.2, whereas the BLU device is equipped with Android 5.0, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Pop 8S being heavier at 327g and slimmer at 7.2mm, while the Studio 7.0 II is lighter at 248g but thicker at 9.3mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 8S
BLU Studio 7.0 II
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
8"
7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
800
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
3450 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3450 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
209 x 128 x 7.2 mm (8.23 x 5.04 x 0.28 in)
194 x 107 x 9.3 mm (7.64 x 4.21 x 0.37 in)
Weight
327 g
248 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black/ color back panels
Blue, Gold, Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes