alcatel Pop S3
The alcatel Pop S3 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 123 x 64.4 x 9.9 mm (4.84 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, Q2
⚙️ Performance
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
123 x 64.4 x 9.9 mm (4.84 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
Colors
Midnight Blue, Dark Chocolate, Dark Aubergine, White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Purple
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Pop S3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the alcatel Pop S3 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the alcatel Pop S3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel Pop S3 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel Pop S3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Pop S3 ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
The alcatel Pop S3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Pop S3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The alcatel Pop S3 has 4.0, A2DP.
