Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Huawei U8850 Vision
Performance
34.933.5
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.926.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.915.5
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display compared to the Huawei U8850 Vision's 3.7-inch screen, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Vision uses a Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2 with 2GB of RAM, giving the Evolve an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Vision includes autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 1400 mAh battery and lack fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience than the Vision's Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread).
- In terms of build quality, the Evolve is slightly heavier and thicker than the Vision, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Huawei U8850 Vision
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
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 MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB 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
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
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Non-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)
118 x 59.9 x 9.9 mm (4.65 x 2.36 x 0.39 in)
Weight
136.5 g
121 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
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

