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Alcatel Evolve vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Evolve vs Samsung Google Nexus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Alcatel Evolve 07Points
Alcatel Evolve
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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12Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Alcatel Evolve X
Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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Evolve} 7 Advantages Alcatel Evolve vs Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 12 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
4GB (1.39GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5%
Lighter
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G HSUPAvs+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
21 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
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ModelAlcatel EvolveGoogle Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model namesAlcatel One Touch Evolve 5020W, OT-5020WSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandAlcatelSamsung
Release date10/5/20135/8/2011
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 121.5 millimeters (2.52 x 4.78 in)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657532bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SXG531TPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.39GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedWiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours6 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)428 hours (17.8 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T4
• Touch focus
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel EvolveSamsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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