alcatel Evolve
#8888
BlackBerry Torch 9810
#9083Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
BlackBerry Torch 9810
Performance
34.931.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.012.8
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
25.925.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.913.3
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a larger 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BlackBerry Torch 9810 has a smaller 3.2" TFT display at 480 x 640 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Torch 9810 offers a faster 1.2 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Torch includes autofocus.
- The Evolve has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Torch's 1270 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1, offering a different software experience compared to the BlackBerry OS 7.0 of the Torch, which is designed for productivity and messaging.
- Build quality-wise, the Torch is heavier and thicker than the Evolve, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
BlackBerry Torch 9810
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~250 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
1.2 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
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1270 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1270 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)
111 x 62 x 14.6 mm (4.37 x 2.44 x 0.57 in)
Weight
136.5 g
161 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.44 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UMA (carrier-dependent)
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
Proximity, compass