alcatel Pop Astro
#7180
Philips W6500
#7176Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop Astro
Philips W6500
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The alcatel Pop Astro features a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display compared to the Philips W6500's 4.3-inch screen, both with the same resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pop Astro is powered by a Mediatek MT6732 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, while the W6500 has a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, suggesting better performance for the Pop Astro.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the W6500 includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The Pop Astro has a 2000 mAh battery, while the W6500 offers a larger 2400 mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both phones run on older Android versions, with the Pop Astro on Android 4.4.2 and the W6500 on Android 4.2, indicating a similar software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Pop Astro is lighter at 144.9g compared to the W6500's 150.8g, but the W6500 is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop Astro
Philips W6500
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
For T-Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6732 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
133.6 x 65.3 x 9.9 mm (5.26 x 2.57 x 0.39 in)
128.7 x 66 x 11.8 mm (5.07 x 2.60 x 0.46 in)
Weight
144.9 g
150.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes