Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
Performance
34.930.1
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.928.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.919.1
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Gigabyte GSmart G1355 has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, compared to the GSmart's 800 MHz ARM 11, giving the Evolve an edge in processing capability.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the GSmart offers autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The Evolve has a 1400 mAh battery, while the GSmart has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a more updated experience than the GSmart's Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread).
- Build quality is comparable, with the Evolve being lighter at 136.5g versus the GSmart's 168g, but both lack premium materials and water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Gigabyte GSmart G1355
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227T Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
800 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
1GB 512MB 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
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
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)
129.8 x 69.8 x 11.5 mm (5.11 x 2.75 x 0.45 in)
Weight
136.5 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray
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/n, hotspot
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)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

