alcatel Evolve
#8888
LG Optimus Z
#8446Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
LG Optimus Z
Performance
34.929.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.939.1
Battery
14.013.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.924.2
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, providing a slightly larger and higher resolution screen compared to the LG Optimus Z's 3.5-inch TFT display at 480 x 640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the Optimus Z uses a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and lacks RAM specifications.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Optimus Z includes autofocus.
- The Evolve has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1400 mAh compared to the 1350 mAh of the Optimus Z.
- Software-wise, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated experience than the Optimus Z, which originally launched with Android 2.1 (Eclair) and is upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
- Both phones are constructed from plastic and lack water resistance features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
LG Optimus Z
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
For T-mobile
For South KoreaAlso known as LG KU9500, LG SU950
Display
Size
4"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~229 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
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1350 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)
117.9 x 56.9 x 11 mm (4.64 x 2.24 x 0.43 in)
Weight
136.5 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Pink
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 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass