alcatel Pop Star
#6369
BLU Grand Max
#5707Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop Star
BLU Grand Max
Performance
41.741.7
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.929.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.026.7
Summary
- The alcatel Pop Star and BLU Grand Max both feature a 5.0" IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek MT6580 chipset, quad-core CPU, and GPU, along with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- In terms of camera, both have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand Max offers a higher resolution 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Pop Star's 5 MP.
- The BLU Grand Max has a slightly larger 2200 mAh battery, while the Pop Star's capacity is 2000 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Pop Star runs on Android 5.0, whereas the Grand Max is equipped with Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Grand Max is slightly lighter and thinner than the Pop Star.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop Star
BLU Grand Max
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pop Star (3G)
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141 x 71.5 x 8.6 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)
145 x 72.1 x 7.8 mm (5.71 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
N/A
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Silver, Gold
Gold, Gray, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
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
Bluetooth
4.0, 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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity