alcatel Pop S9
#6266
ZTE Boost Max+
#6181Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop S9
ZTE Boost Max+
Performance
34.038.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
26.426.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.037.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.524.9
Summary
- The alcatel Pop S9 features a larger 5.9-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 5.7-inch display of the ZTE Boost Max+, both with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pop S9 has 1GB of RAM, while the Boost Max+ offers 2GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Pop S9 has a slightly better selfie camera at 2 MP versus the 1 MP on the Boost Max+.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3400 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless options available on either device.
- The Pop S9 runs on Android 4.3, while the Boost Max+ benefits from a newer Android 5.1, potentially offering a better software experience.
- Build-wise, the Pop S9 is lighter at 182g, whereas the Boost Max+ weighs 194.8g and has a slightly thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop S9
ZTE Boost Max+
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.9"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~249 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.4 x 84.4 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.32 x 0.34 in)
165.1 x 82.6 x 10.2 mm (6.5 x 3.25 x 0.40 in)
Weight
182 g
194.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Blue, Dark Chocolate, Dark Aubergine, White/ purple, green, red, orange, yellow back panels
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Yes