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Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) vs Alcatel Evolve

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 5 vs Alcatel Evolve phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Evolve X Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) 02Points
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Evolve

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) vs Evolve} 23 Advantages Alcatel Evolve
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)vs+4GB (1.39GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)4%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+233 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+4"43%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyovs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1400 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
 
ModelGalaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy CorbyAlcatel One Touch Evolve 5020W, OT-5020W
Country or region available(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
feature not registered
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date8/1/201010/5/2013
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)64 x 121.5 millimeters (2.52 x 4.78 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.2.1 Froyofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6575
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SXG531T
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
RAM memory256MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (170MB available)4GB (1.39GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (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

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours13 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T4
• Touch focus
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)Alcatel Evolve
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.65W/kg (head)feature not registered
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