alcatel Evolve
#8888
Motorola DROID 2
#9269Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Motorola DROID 2
Performance
34.929.9
Camera
15.412.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
25.926.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.912.8
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve features a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Motorola DROID 2 has a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the DROID 2 has 8GB of RAM but lacks specific chipset details.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the DROID 2 supports autofocus and records video at 480p, compared to the Evolve's 720p video capability.
- Both phones have a 1400 mAh battery, but the Evolve is lighter at 136.5g compared to the DROID 2's 169g.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience than the DROID 2, which operates on Android 2.2 (Froyo).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Motorola DROID 2
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
For T-mobile
For VerizonAlso known as Motorola DROID 2 A955
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
8GB
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
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
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
Removable Li-Po 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)
116.3 x 60.5 x 13.7 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.54 in)
Weight
136.5 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.49 W/kg (head) 1.50 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, DLNA, hotspot
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass