alcatel Evolve
The alcatel Evolve is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 121.5 x 64 x 11.8 mm (4.78 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 136.5g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, September. Released 2013, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
136.5g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
121.5 x 64 x 11.8 mm (4.78 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the alcatel Evolve does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the alcatel Evolve does not have NFC.
Yes, the alcatel Evolve supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The alcatel Evolve SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the alcatel Evolve has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The alcatel Evolve ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The alcatel Evolve uses microUSB 2.0.
The alcatel Evolve supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The alcatel Evolve has 4.0, A2DP.
