alcatel Evolve
#8888
Plum Axe
#7299Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Plum Axe
Performance
34.934.9
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.014.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.925.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.919.6
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and Plum Axe both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of build quality, the Evolve is slightly heavier at 136.5g compared to the Axe's 98g, which also has a slimmer profile.
- Both devices utilize the same Mediatek MT6575 chipset and have identical RAM and storage configurations, resulting in comparable performance.
- The camera specifications are nearly identical, but the Plum Axe includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Both phones are powered by a 1400mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless charging options.
- The Evolve runs on Android 4.1, while the Axe operates on an older Android 4.0, affecting the software experience slightly.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Plum Axe
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For T-mobile
Z401 - Single SIM
Z400 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 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
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
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-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)
122 x 63.6 x 10.4 mm (4.80 x 2.50 x 0.41 in)
Weight
136.5 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass