alcatel Evolve
#8888
HTC Desire U
#7573Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
HTC Desire U
Performance
34.926.1
Camera
15.413.8
Display
16.943.3
Battery
14.016.4
Build
0.215.5
Connectivity
25.927.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.918.3
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and HTC Desire U both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Desire U utilizes Super LCD technology, which typically offers better color accuracy and viewing angles compared to the Evolve's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, but the Desire U has autofocus on its 5 MP rear camera, while the Evolve lacks this feature.
- The Desire U also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Evolve's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better endurance.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Evolve on Jelly Bean and the Desire U on Ice Cream Sandwich, which may affect the software experience and app compatibility.
- The build quality of the Desire U is slightly more compact and lighter, which may enhance portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
HTC Desire U
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For T-mobile
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Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
Super LCD
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)
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 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
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
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)
118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm (4.67 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
Weight
136.5 g
114 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity