Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
Performance
34.942.7
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.017.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
25.923.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.919.7
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Prevail 2 has a more powerful 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the Evolve's 1.0 GHz, which may result in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Prevail 2 includes autofocus and a 1.3 MP front camera, enhancing its photography options.
- The Prevail 2 also has a larger 1750 mAh battery compared to the Evolve's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience, but the Prevail 2's hardware may deliver a slightly more responsive performance overall.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Evolve being slightly heavier and thicker than the Prevail 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For T-mobile
Versions:Samsung Galaxy Prevail 2 for Boost MobileSamsung Galaxy Ring M840 for Virgin Mobile
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
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)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.4 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
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
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
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 63.5 x 12.7 mm (4.80 x 2.5 x 0.5 in)
Weight
136.5 g
130.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.60 W/kg (head) 1.34 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

