Alcatel announced the launch of the OneTouch Pop S3 smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 phone with 4 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.
The Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 comes with Android OS v4.3 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery. The 4 inches phone comes with TFT display (480 x 800 px). A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel.
Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 specifications
| Brand | Alcatel |
|---|---|
| Name | OneTouch Pop S3 |
| Model | OT-5050 |
| Release date | 2014 |
Body
The weight of Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 is about 4.59 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Alcatel phone are average (4.84 x 2.54 x 0.39 inches).
| Weight | 4.59 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.84 x 2.54 x 0.39 inches |
| Colors | dark aubergine, dark chocolate, green, midnight blue, orange, purple, red, white, yellow |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 comes with Android OS v4.3 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS.
| OS version | Android OS v4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
Display
The size of OneTouch Pop S3 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4 inches TFT display of Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 with 480 x 800 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px |
| Multitouch support | yes, up to 2 fingers |
Memory
The internal memory of Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 4 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the OneTouch Pop S3 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | VGA |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The OneTouch Pop S3 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch. The OneTouch Pop S3 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | yes |
| FM radio | yes, with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of OneTouch Pop S3 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Alcatel phones comes with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear.
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, light, proximity |
|---|
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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