alcatel Evolve
#8888
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
#9222Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
Performance
34.932.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.926.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.912.9
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the 3.8-inch screen of the Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and has 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities than the U8800's 800 MHz Scorpion CPU and 2GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the U8800 includes autofocus.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, while the U8800 has a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1, providing a more updated experience than the U8800's Android 2.2, which can be upgraded to 2.3.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Evolve being marginally heavier at 136.5g versus the U8800's 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Huawei U8800 IDEOS X5
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2010
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
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
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
800 MHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB 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
720p@30fps
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-Po 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)
120 x 62 x 11.6 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.46 in)
Weight
136.5 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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(U8800H)/ 7.2/2 Mbps(U8800)
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, 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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass