Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
HTC HD7
Performance
34.938.8
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.939.1
Battery
14.012.7
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
25.926.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.917.6
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC HD7 has a slightly larger 4.3-inch LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the HD7 uses a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 with 8GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the HD7 includes autofocus.
- The Evolve has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the HD7's 1230 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the HD7 operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, offering different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Evolve is lighter at 136.5g compared to the HD7's 162g, and both have similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
HTC HD7
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
For T-mobile
Also known as HTC HD3, HTC Gold, HTC Diamond3, HTC Mondrian
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
LCD
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB, 576MB RAM (EU), 16GB, 576MB RAM (Asia)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
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)
122 x 68 x 11.2 mm (4.80 x 2.68 x 0.44 in)
Weight
136.5 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps or HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps (carrier dependent)
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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; Bing Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

