No LTE/4G; Middling battery performance; Price tag can be beat

At R2 299, the Pop Star is well priced. The moment you find out it is only available in 3G, however, that allure quickly wears off. While having LTE connectivity is not an issue at the moment, six to 12 months down the line it will be, and given the fact that many manufacturers are delivering 4G within the entry-level price bracket leaves the Pop Star at a disadvantage.