alcatel Hero 8 vs alcatel Pop 8S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
alcatel Pop 8S
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
alcatel Hero 8
Lighter body
alcatel Hero 8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 8 | 8 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 800 |
| PPI | 283 | 189 |
| Glass Type | Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating | — |
| Screen-to-body | 72.8 | 69.4 |
Platform
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 | Adreno 306 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT8392 | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4060 | 4100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 209 | 209 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Weight (g) | 310 | 327 |
| Width (mm) | 122 | 128 |
Launch
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, December | 2014, September. Released 2014, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | alcatel Hero 8 | alcatel Pop 8S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both alcatel Hero 8 and alcatel Pop 8S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
alcatel Pop 8S packs a 4100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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