alcatel Pop Astro
#7491
ZTE Blade G2
#6182Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop Astro
ZTE Blade G2
Performance
45.438.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
17.754.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.329.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.624.9
Summary
- The alcatel Pop Astro features a slightly higher resolution TFT display at 540 x 960 pixels compared to the ZTE Blade G2's 480 x 854 pixels IPS LCD, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Pop Astro is powered by a faster Mediatek MT6732 chipset with a 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, while the Blade G2 uses a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade G2 includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2000 mAh, with neither phone supporting fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Pop Astro runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more recent software experience than the Blade G2's Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean).
- Build dimensions are similar, with the Pop Astro being slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop Astro
ZTE Blade G2
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
For T-Mobile
Also known as ZTE Blade G2 V880H
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6732 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB 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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 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 9.9 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
144.9 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity