alcatel Evolve
#8888
HTC Panache
#8440Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
HTC Panache
Performance
34.939.1
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
25.927.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.915.1
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Panache has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Panache utilizes a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 with 768MB of RAM, giving it a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Panache includes autofocus.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1400 mAh for both devices, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience compared to the HTC Panache's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Sense UI 2.
- Build quality is similar, with the Evolve being slightly lighter at 136.5g compared to the Panache's 150g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
HTC Panache
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
For North CanadaAlso known as HTC Panache 4G
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 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
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB (1.2GB user available), 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1400 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)
122.2 x 62.5 x 11.1 mm (4.81 x 2.46 x 0.44 in)
Weight
136.5 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.68 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
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)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 2
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity