alcatel Evolve
#8888
Celkon A97
#8178Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Celkon A97
Performance
34.929.0
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.926.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.916.0
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and Celkon A97 both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU; however, the Evolve has 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, while the A97 has no specified RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the A97 supports video recording, while the Evolve records at 720p@30fps.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly lower than the A97's 1500 mAh, which may provide marginally better longevity.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience compared to the A97's Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
- Build-wise, the Evolve is slightly heavier at 136.5g compared to the A97's 130g, with both having similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Celkon A97
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
Weight
136.5 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.0, 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)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass