alcatel Evolve
#8888
ZTE Reef
#8638Category Breakdown
alcatel Evolve
ZTE Reef
Performance
34.935.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.016.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.934.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.914.6
Summary
- The alcatel Evolve and ZTE Reef both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve uses a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a PowerVR SGX531 GPU, while the Reef is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 with an Adreno 205 GPU, providing slightly better graphics performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Reef includes a 1 MP front camera for selfies, which the Evolve lacks.
- The Reef also has a larger battery capacity of 1650 mAh compared to the Evolve's 1400 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience, though the Reef has 1 GB of RAM compared to the Evolve's 512 MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- In terms of build quality, the Reef is lighter and slightly slimmer than the Evolve.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Evolve
ZTE Reef
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
For T-mobile
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
1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
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
Li-Ion 1650 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)
127 x 64.8 x 11.2 mm (5.0 x 2.55 x 0.44 in)
Weight
136.5 g
127.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Yes
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/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
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