alcatel 2040
#10333
Vertu Signature S
#10781Category Breakdown
alcatel 2040
Vertu Signature S
Performance
10.811.6
Camera
9.52.5
Display
32.339.1
Battery
7.51.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.319.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.59.1
Summary
- The alcatel 2040 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Vertu Signature S has a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display, also at 240 x 320 pixels but with a higher color depth of 16M.
- Both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the Vertu offers 4GB of storage compared to the alcatel's 4MB.
- Neither phone has a functional camera, with both lacking rear and selfie capabilities.
- The alcatel 2040 is powered by an 850mAh battery, while the Vertu Signature S's battery capacity is unspecified.
- In terms of build quality, the alcatel is lighter at 77.9g and has simpler materials, while the Vertu is heavier at 166g and offers luxury materials like gold and stainless steel.
- The alcatel supports no wireless connectivity, while the Vertu includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enhancing its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 2040
Vertu Signature S
General
Release Date
2014
2008
Announced
2014
2007
Description
Versions:Alcatel 2040G - single-SIMAlcatel 2040D - dual-SIM
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4MB ROM, 4MB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@12fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
850 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 850 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.4 x 51.5 x 12.4 mm (4.86 x 2.03 x 0.49 in)
130 x 42 x 13 mm, 65 cc (5.12 x 1.65 x 0.51 in)
Weight
77.9 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
No
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A