Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop C7
Plum Sync 5.0
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.252.3
Summary
- The alcatel Pop C7 and Plum Sync 5.0 both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Pop C7 is equipped with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Sync 5.0 has a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, which may result in better multitasking on the Pop C7.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Sync 5.0 includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the Pop C7.
- The Pop C7 has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1900 mAh battery of the Sync 5.0, potentially offering marginally better battery life.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2, with the Sync 5.0 having a slightly updated version at 4.2.2, providing a similar software experience overall.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Pop C7 being heavier at 162g versus the Sync 5.0's 109g, and both are available in black with limited color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop C7
Plum Sync 5.0
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Single SIM: 7040A, 7040F, 7041XDual SIM: 7040D, 7041D, 7040E
Also known as Plum Sync 5.0 X230
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM, 1GB RAM (7041X)
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP (7040D)5 MP, AF (7041X/7041D)
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000/1900 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141 x 71.8 x 9.9 mm (5.55 x 2.83 x 0.39 in)
145.6 x 71.2 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight
162 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black/Gold, White/Silver, Pink/Silver, Blue/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass (7041X, 7041D only)
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

