alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
#8459
Sharp SH530U
#7494Category Breakdown
alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Sharp SH530U
Performance
36.143.0
Camera
14.039.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
21.818.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.729.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.118.6
Summary
- The alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy and Sharp SH530U both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Scribe Easy is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz, while the SH530U uses a Mediatek MT6577 dual-core processor at 1.0 GHz, giving the former a slight edge in speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Scribe Easy can record video at 720p, whereas the SH530U's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Scribe Easy has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the 1950 mAh battery of the SH530U, suggesting better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Scribe Easy runs on Android 4.1.2, while the SH530U operates on an earlier version, Android 4.0.
- Overall, the Scribe Easy offers superior performance and battery life, while both devices have comparable build quality and display specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy
Sharp SH530U
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Available as Alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy 8000D/ 8000E with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 203
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
4GB (2.4GB user available), 512MB RAM
20GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 78.4 x 9.8 mm (5.63 x 3.09 x 0.39 in)
146.5 x 81 x 9.9 mm (5.77 x 3.19 x 0.39 in)
Weight
163 g
168.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Flash Red, Flash Yellow, Black and Flash Blue
Snowy White, Cherry Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass