alcatel Evolve
#8888
BlackBerry Bold 9790
#9094Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
BlackBerry Bold 9790
Performance
34.931.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.012.7
Build
0.215.2
Connectivity
25.929.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.913.3
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BlackBerry Bold 9790 has a smaller 2.45-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the Bold 9790's Marvel Tavor MG1 CPU and 768MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Bold 9790 offers autofocus, whereas the Evolve does not.
- The Evolve has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the Bold 9790's 1230 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Bold 9790 operates on BlackBerry OS 7.0, providing distinct user experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Evolve being slightly heavier at 136.5g versus the Bold 9790's 107g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
BlackBerry Bold 9790
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
Also known as RIM BlackBerry Onyx III, RIM BlackBerry Bellagio
Display
Size
4"
2.45"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Marvel Tavor MG1 1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery (JM-1)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.5 x 64 x 11.8 mm (4.78 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
110 x 60 x 11.4 mm (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
Weight
136.5 g
107 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 7.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A