alcatel Evolve
#8888
HTC EVO Shift 4G
#8563Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
HTC EVO Shift 4G
Performance
34.932.0
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.923.0
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
25.926.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.914.8
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the 3.6-inch screen of the HTC EVO Shift 4G, both with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the Evolve at approximately 233 ppi and the Shift at around 259 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor with 4GB of RAM, while the Shift uses an 800 MHz Scorpion CPU and has 2GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Evolve.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Shift includes autofocus.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly lower than the Shift's 1500 mAh, which may affect overall longevity.
- In terms of software, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Shift operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo) with an upgrade option to 2.3 (Gingerbread) and HTC's Sense UI, providing a different user experience.
- Overall, the Evolve offers newer hardware and software, while the Shift has a more compact build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
HTC EVO Shift 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
For Sprint
Display
Size
4"
3.6"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7630 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
800 MHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
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
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)
117 x 60 x 16 mm (4.61 x 2.36 x 0.63 in)
Weight
136.5 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX 802.16 e, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, 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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass