alcatel Evolve
#8888
HTC Desire V
#8544Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
HTC Desire V
Performance
34.933.1
Camera
15.412.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.016.4
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
25.932.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.914.8
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and HTC Desire V both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Desire V utilizes a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 with a Cortex-A5 CPU, resulting in comparable performance levels.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Desire V includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Evolve has a 1400 mAh battery, whereas the Desire V has a slightly larger 1650 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build quality favors the Desire V, which is lighter and slimmer, measuring 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm compared to the Evolve's dimensions.
- Finally, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1, while the Desire V operates on Android 4.0 with HTC's Sense UI, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
HTC Desire V
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)
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
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@21fps
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
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
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
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.43 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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
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
GPS, A-GPS
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), Sense UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity