alcatel Pop Icon specifications

5.00" IPS LCD540×9605MP Camera2000mAhMSM8212 28.00nm4-core @ 1.2 GHzAndroid1 GB RAM
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The alcatel Pop Icon is a 2014 entry-level Android 4.4.2 smartphone offering a generous 5-inch qHD IPS LCD display powered by a Qualcomm MSM8212 (Snapdragon 200) processor. It packs 1GB RAM, 4GB storage with microSDHC expansion, and a 5MP autofocus rear camera backed by a 2000mAh battery. Designed for first-time smartphone buyers on a tight budget, it trades raw power for a large screen at an accessible price.

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Strengths

  • Pro: Large 5-inch qHD IPS LCD display uncommon at this price tier
  • Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 ensures reliable GSM/3G connectivity
  • Pro: 5MP rear camera with autofocus for basic photography
  • Pro: 2000mAh battery provides adequate daily endurance
  • Pro: Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP for wireless audio streaming

Weaknesses

  • Con: Only 1GB RAM limits multitasking and app performance
  • Con: 4GB internal storage fills quickly with apps and media
  • Con: VGA front camera produces very low-quality selfies
  • Con: No 4G/LTE support on MSM8212 chipset
  • Con: Android 4.4.2 with no upgrade path to modern Android versions

Full Specifications

Display

5.00"
Screen Size
0.5MP
Resolution
Size
5.00 inches
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Pixel Density
220 ppi
Technology
IPS LCD
Touchscreen
yes, Multi-touch

Chipset & Memory

MSM8212
Chipset
28nm
Process
1GB
RAM
Chipset
MSM8212 (28nm)
Manufacturer
Qualcomm
Process
28 nm
GPU
Adreno 302
RAM
1 GB
Storage
4 GB

Camera

5MP
Main Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Main Camera Features
Autofocus

Battery

2000 mAh
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh

Design

149g
Weight
141x72.1x9.9
Dimensions (mm)
Form Factor
Bar
Platform
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dimensions
141 x 72.1 x 9.9 mm
Weight
149 g (5.26 oz)

Connectivity

4.0, A2DP
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
WiFi
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0
GPS
GPS

Network

3G
UMTS
2G
GSM
Network Bands
GSM: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900); WCDMA: 900 (900), 2100 (2100)

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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