alcatel Evolve
#8888
BlackBerry Curve 9370
#9511Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
BlackBerry Curve 9370
Performance
34.922.6
Camera
15.411.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.010.3
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
25.935.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.912.1
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the BlackBerry Curve 9370's smaller 2.44-inch display at 480 x 360 pixels, offering a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and has 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, while the Curve 9370 runs on an 800 MHz CPU with 1GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, making the Evolve more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Evolve supports video recording at 720p, whereas the Curve is limited to 480p.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly larger than the Curve's 1000 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run different operating systems, with the Evolve using Android 4.1 and the Curve operating on BlackBerry OS 7.0, leading to distinct software experiences.
- The Evolve is heavier at 136.5g compared to the Curve's 99g, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
BlackBerry Curve 9370
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
2.44"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 360 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~246 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
800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
1GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
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)
109 x 60 x 11 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.43 in)
Weight
136.5 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.51 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
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