Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop C1
Apple iPhone 3G
Performance
25.713.7
Camera
39.60.0
Display
33.216.0
Battery
13.112.7
Build
0.215.7
Connectivity
30.126.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.28.2
Summary
- The alcatel Pop C1 and Apple iPhone 3G both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar pixel density and refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Pop C1 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, while the iPhone 3G is equipped with a 412 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 128MB RAM, making the Pop C1 more capable in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the iPhone 3G lacks video recording capabilities, unlike the Pop C1.
- The Pop C1's 1300 mAh battery slightly edges out the iPhone 3G's 1220 mAh, although neither supports fast charging.
- In terms of software experience, the Pop C1 runs Android 4.2, while the iPhone 3G operates on iOS, which can be upgraded to iOS 4.2.1, providing a different user interface and app ecosystem.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pop C1 being lighter at 100g compared to the iPhone 3G's 133g, and both have similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop C1
Apple iPhone 3G
General
Release Date
2014
2008
Announced
2013
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
412 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 128MB RAM, 16GB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1220 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1220 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.5 x 62 x 12 mm (4.43 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm (4.55 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight
100 g
133 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, Pink
Black(8/16 GB), White (16 GB)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.52 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP (headset support only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
iOS, upgradable to iOS 4.2.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

