alcatel Evolve
#8888
HP Pre 3
#8513Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
HP Pre 3
Performance
34.947.6
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.012.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.929.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.914.9
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HP Pre 3 has a slightly smaller 3.58-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~261 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, whereas the Pre 3 offers a more robust 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU, along with 8GB of RAM compared to the Evolve's 4GB.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Pre 3 includes autofocus.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly larger than the Pre 3's 1230 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1, while the Pre 3 operates on HP webOS 2.2, providing distinct software experiences.
- Build quality-wise, the Evolve is lighter at 136.5g, while the Pre 3 is thicker and heavier at 156g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
HP Pre 3
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.58"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~261 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 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 64 x 16 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 0.63 in)
Weight
136.5 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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)
HP webOS 2.2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass