alcatel View
#6214
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
#6740Category Breakdown
alcatel View
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
Performance
26.144.8
Camera
12.711.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
15.216.7
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
29.330.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.722.3
Summary
- The alcatel View and Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950 both feature a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Reverb M950 is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz processor compared to the 1.0 GHz CPU in the alcatel View, which may result in better multitasking and app performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Reverb also includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Galaxy Reverb has a larger battery capacity at 1700 mAh versus the 1500 mAh in the alcatel View, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The software experience differs as the alcatel View runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8, while the Galaxy Reverb operates on Android 4.0.4, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
- Build quality is slightly better in the Galaxy Reverb, which has defined dimensions and weight, while the alcatel View lacks detailed specifications in this area.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel View
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
General
Release Date
N/A
2012
Announced
N/A
2011
Description
N/A
For Virgin MobileAlso known as Samsung SPH-M950
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS 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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
122 x 64 x 11.3 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.44 in)
Weight
N/A
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Pink, Orange
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
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
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity