Alcatel has launched its Pop 4 smartphone in the Australian market, with it now available nationally at Optus stores and online.

The slim-design Pop 4 sports a 5” screen, is equipped with 4G connectivity, and is decked out with an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with integrated flash both front and back, with Alcatel stating that it has been “created with tech-savvy millennials and Gen Z in mind”.

It is powered by a 1.1 GHz quad-core processor and is equipped with 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory (4 GB end-user memory), with expandable microSD memory up to 32 GB, and runs Android Marshmallow 6.0.

Alcatel states that a 2,500 mAh battery provides up to 8 hours of talk time and 400 hours of standby, with a quick charge function allowing users to charge their battery to 50 per cent in 30 minutes.

“We’re excited to be launching the Pop 4, a smartly priced smartphone which truly epitomises the millennial way of life – it’s dynamic, fun, and reflects individual personality and style,” Sam Skontos, Alcatel vice president and managing director, ANZ, Singapore and Pacific, commented.

Available in dark grey, the Pop 4 is available now from Optus for $119 RRP.

Key features:

• Android Marshmallow 6.0

• 5” high-definition display

• 1.1 GHz quad-core processor

• 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory, 4 GB end-user memory

• Expandable microSD memory up to 32 GB

• 8 MP rear camera

• 5 MP front camera

• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi-enabled

• Micro SIM compatibility

• 2,500 mAh battery capacity – 400 hours standby, 8 hours of talk time, 7 hours of audio playback