alcatel Evolve
#8888
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
#7477Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Performance
34.932.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.940.0
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
25.931.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.918.7
Summary
- The Alcatel Evolve features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160 has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch PLS LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Alcatel is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, compared to the Ace 2's dual-core 800 MHz processor, giving the Evolve an edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Ace 2 includes autofocus.
- The Evolve's battery capacity is 1400 mAh, slightly lower than the Ace 2's 1500 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- The Alcatel runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Galaxy Ace 2 originally launched with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) but can be upgraded to 4.1.
- Overall, the Alcatel Evolve offers a larger display and better performance, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 provides a slightly better camera and battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For T-mobile
Available as Samsung Galaxy Ace II X S7560M for Bell Canada
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
NovaThor U8500
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.7, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
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)
118.3 x 62.2 x 10.5 mm (4.66 x 2.45 x 0.41 in)
Weight
136.5 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, La Fleur
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.52 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass