alcatel Pop Astro
#7491
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
#7202Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop Astro
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
Performance
45.434.0
Camera
19.139.6
Display
17.717.7
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
42.334.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.620.1
Summary
- The alcatel Pop Astro and Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim both feature similar TFT displays, with the Pop Astro measuring 4.5 inches and the Galaxy S3 Slim slightly larger at 4.52 inches, both offering a 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 Galaxy S3 Slim has a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, and the latter has more RAM at 8GB compared to the Pop Astro's 4GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S3 Slim includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The Pop Astro has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S3 Slim offers a slightly larger 2100 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Pop Astro runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the Galaxy S3 Slim operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with TouchWiz UI, providing a different user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pop Astro weighing 144.9g and the Galaxy S3 Slim at 139g, both featuring plastic designs.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop Astro
Samsung G3812B Galaxy S3 Slim
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
For T-Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.52"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~244 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
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
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133.6 x 65.3 x 9.9 mm (5.26 x 2.57 x 0.39 in)
133 x 66 x 9.7 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.38 in)
Weight
144.9 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-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 Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass