alcatel Pop 8S
#5112
Lava Z1
#4606Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop 8S
Lava Z1
Performance
47.855.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
57.729.0
Battery
29.325.4
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
38.344.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.232.2
Summary
- The alcatel Pop 8S features a larger 8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z1 has a smaller 5-inch TFT LCD with a lower resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pop 8S is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Lava Z1 utilizes a Mediatek Helio A20 with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lava Z1 has a higher resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the 3 MP on the Pop 8S.
- The Pop 8S has a larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the 3100 mAh battery in the Lava Z1, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Pop 8S runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Lava Z1 operates on the more recent Android 10 (Go edition), offering a more updated user experience.
- The build quality of the Pop 8S is heavier at 327g with a plastic design, while the Lava Z1 is lighter at 175g with a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop 8S
Lava Z1
General
Release Date
2014
2021, January 07
Announced
2014
2021, January 07
Description
Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
N/A
Display
Size
8"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
800
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A20 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
3 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
209 x 128 x 7.2 mm (8.23 x 5.04 x 0.28 in)
145.1 x 73.3 x 10.3 mm (5.71 x 2.89 x 0.41 in)
Weight
327 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black/ color back panels
Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer