alcatel Evolve
#8888
HTC Rhyme CDMA
#7487Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
HTC Rhyme CDMA
Performance
34.935.9
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.942.0
Battery
14.016.2
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
25.928.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.918.6
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the HTC Rhyme CDMA has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch S-LCD display, also at 480 x 800 pixels but with a higher pixel density of approximately 252 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors, but the Evolve uses a Mediatek chipset, whereas the Rhyme employs a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Rhyme includes autofocus.
- The Evolve has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Rhyme offers a slightly larger 1600 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a more updated experience compared to the Rhyme's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Sense UI 3.5.
- Overall, the Evolve presents a larger display and newer software, while the Rhyme offers better camera capabilities and a larger battery.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
HTC Rhyme CDMA
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
For VerizonPreviously rumored as HTC Bliss
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
S-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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
4GB 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
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
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 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)
119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm (4.69 x 2.39 x 0.43 in)
Weight
136.5 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.26 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, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, 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 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass