alcatel Evolve
#8888
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
#7587Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
Performance
34.934.3
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.939.2
Battery
14.016.4
Build
0.216.9
Connectivity
25.928.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.918.2
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Galaxy SL uses SC-LCD technology, which may offer better color reproduction compared to the Evolve's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a Cortex-A9 CPU, while the Galaxy SL utilizes a TI OMAP 3630 with a Cortex-A8 CPU, resulting in slightly different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Galaxy SL includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The Evolve has a smaller 1400 mAh battery compared to the Galaxy SL's 1650 mAh, potentially affecting battery life.
- In terms of software experience, the Evolve runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the Galaxy SL starts with Android 2.2 Froyo and can be upgraded to 2.3 Gingerbread, featuring Samsung's TouchWiz UI.
- Build quality is similar, with the Evolve being slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy SL.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
For T-mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
SC-LCD
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
TI OMAP 3630
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 478MB RAM, 16GB 478MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 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)
123.7 x 64.2 x 10.6 mm (4.87 x 2.53 x 0.42 in)
Weight
136.5 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, white
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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, EDR, aptX
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), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass