alcatel Evolve
#8888
LG Revolution
#8116Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
LG Revolution
Performance
34.943.9
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.9
Connectivity
25.936.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.916.2
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the LG Revolution has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Revolution uses a Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 with 16GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Revolution includes autofocus and a 1.3 MP front camera, enhancing its photography options.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly lower than the Revolution's 1500 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- Software-wise, the Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Revolution operates on an older Android 2.2 (Froyo), limiting its software experience.
- Build quality shows the Evolve as lighter at 136.5g compared to the Revolution's 172g, with the latter being bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
LG Revolution
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
For VerizonAlso known as LG Tegra 2, LG VS910
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
16GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 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)
128 x 67 x 13.2 mm (5.04 x 2.64 x 0.52 in)
Weight
136.5 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.66 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
LTE, 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, DLNA, hotspot
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 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass