alcatel Pop Star
#6369
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
#5294Category Breakdown
alcatel Pop Star
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
Performance
41.743.6
Camera
19.118.7
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.919.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.935.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
24.028.5
Summary
- The alcatel Pop Star and Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Pop Star is equipped with a Mediatek MT6580 chipset, while the Moto G utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, which may provide slightly better performance due to its more efficient architecture.
- The camera specifications are comparable, with both having an 8 MP rear camera, but the Moto G supports HDR and stereo sound recording, enhancing its video capabilities.
- The Moto G has a marginally larger battery capacity at 2070 mAh compared to the Pop Star's 2000 mAh, potentially offering slightly better endurance.
- Build quality favors the Moto G, which is slightly thicker and heavier, while the Pop Star is lighter and slimmer.
- Software-wise, the Pop Star runs Android 5.0, whereas the Moto G starts on Android 4.4.4 but is upgradable to 6.0, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Pop Star
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Also known as Alcatel Pop Star (3G)
Also known as Motorola Moto G XT1068, Motorola Moto G2, Motorola Moto G+1Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen.) with Digital TV
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2070 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)
141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Silver, Gold
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass