alcatel Pop Star
The alcatel Pop Star is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 141 x 71.5 x 8.6 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, September. Released 2015, Q4
Also Known As
Also known as Alcatel Pop Star (3G)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 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
Dimensions
141 x 71.5 x 8.6 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Black, White, Silver, Gold
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Pop Star does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the alcatel Pop Star does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel Pop Star supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the alcatel Pop Star supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the alcatel Pop Star has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Pop Star ships with Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
The alcatel Pop Star uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Pop Star supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The alcatel Pop Star has 4.0, A2DP.
