alcatel Evolve
#8888
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
Sony Xperia J
Performance
34.933.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.017.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
25.928.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.914.5
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and Sony Xperia J both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display, but the Xperia J offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in better pixel density at approximately 245 ppi compared to the Evolve's 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors and 4GB of storage; however, the Xperia J has a more advanced Qualcomm chipset and a better GPU.
- The camera specifications are similar with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia J includes autofocus, while the Evolve does not.
- The Xperia J also has a larger battery capacity at 1750 mAh compared to the Evolve's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android, with the Evolve on version 4.1 and the Xperia J initially on 4.0.4 but upgradable to 4.1.2, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Xperia J is slightly lighter and thinner than the Evolve.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
For T-mobile
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 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
480p
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
Removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
136.5 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 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
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass