Alcatel unveiled a series of affordable LTE-enabled smartphones at Mobile World Congress. The new OneTouch POP S range includes three devices – POP S3, POP S7 and POP S9, with screen sizes ranging from 4- to 6-inches. According to Alcatel, all new phones keep POP series’ DNA of “easy to choose, easy to use,” offering the best first LTE smartphone experience for the mass market. Here’s what you should know:
Alcatel OneTouch POP S3
- 4-inch WVGA (480×800) screen
- 1.2GHz quad-core processor
- 4G LTE Cat. 4 connectivity
- 5-megapixel camera on the back with full HD video recording capability
- Five interchangeable colorful battery covers come in the box: Flash Yellow, Fresh Turquoise, Hot Pink, Red and Slate
- 2000 mAh battery
- 9.8mm thick
Alcatel OneTouch POP S7
- 5-inch qHD (540×960) IPS display with 170 degree viewing angle
- 1.2GHz quad-core processor
- 4G LTE Cat. 4 connectivity
- 5-megapixel camera on the back, VGA front-facing one
- Color options: Mellow Yellow, Soft Blue, Urban Haze, Cream Tangerine and Cream Pink
- Huge 3,000 mAh battery
- 9.4mm thick
Alcatel OneTouch POP S9
- 5.9-inch 720p HD IPS display
- 1.2GHz quad-core processor
- 4G LTE Cat. 4 connectivity
- 8-megapixel rear camera with flash, 2-megapixel front-facing one
- Color options: Mellow Yellow, Soft Blue, Urban Haze, Cream Tangerine and Cream Pink
- Huge 3,400 mAh battery
- 8.5mm thick
In addition, the company also unveiled a series of accessories for these new phones, including a Sight Flip Case with integrated LED for alerts, AeroFlip cover with a transparent panel for accessing key features, BoomBand offering vibration and LED alerts, and an optional Stand Flip case for the Pop S9.