Will it work in your country?
Motorola's data sheet lists 14 LTE FDD and 3 LTE TDD bands for the Evolve, including the 800 MHz band 20 and 700 MHz band 28 that EU networks use outside cities. It is one list for all versions.
Try the push-to-talk apps on the Evolve
These services list the Evolve as supported. Pick one and try what it can do.
The phone's PTT key works too: press it for the next call, hold it to talk.
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The Evolve next to other radios, to scale. Pick up to three to compare.
Full specifications
Values come from the sources listed at the end of the page. Where they disagree, both values are shown.
| LTE FDD bands | B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B12 B13 B17 B19 B20 B21 B28 |
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| LTE TDD bands | B42 B43 B48 |
| 3G (UMTS) | B1 B2 B5 B8 |
| SIM | 2 micro-SIM (3FF), dual SIM dual standby; microSD up to 128 GB |
| Networks named | 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi and CBRS; in North America on Verizon and on private LTE networks in the US and Canada |
| Operating system | Android 10, Android Enterprise; Google Mobile Services enabled |
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| Memory | 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage |
| PTT platforms named | Motorola WAVE PTX, with voice links to Motorola LMR radios; TASSTA lists it as model HK2157A on Android 10; GroupTalk lists its PTT and alarm keys as tested |
| Device management | Mobile device management through Android Enterprise; updates over the air |
| Security | Root detection, integrity monitoring and malware blocking as standard; multi-factor authentication and VPN optional |
| Screen | 5.0-inch touchscreen, 1280 × 720, Gorilla Glass 3; works with gloves and when wet |
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| Battery | 2,900 mAh standard or 5,800 mAh high-capacity, field-swappable |
| Battery life (published figure) | 12 hours minimum (5% talking, 5% listening, 90% idle) |
| Charging | Micro USB and charging contacts on the side |
| Water and dust rating | IP68: 2 m for 2 hours with the audio, USB and battery covers closed |
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| Military test standard | MIL-STD-810G |
| Operating temperature | −10 to +60 °C |
| Weight | 350 g with the standard battery; 400 g with the high-capacity one |
| Size | 154 × 78 × 17 mm with the standard battery (18.5 mm at the speaker); 154 × 78 × 22.5 mm with the high-capacity one (height × width × depth) |
| Speaker and microphones | 2 W top-rear-firing loudspeaker, 97 dB at 30 cm; three microphones for noise suppression and echo cancellation |
| Intrinsically safe version | Evolve-i, UL and CAN/CSA certified when fitted with Motorola's UL-approved battery |
| Keys | PTT key, emergency key, talkgroup rocker, 2 programmable keys, volume knob with power switch, voice assistant key; home, back and recent keys |
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| Audio connector | 2.5 mm jack |
| USB | Micro USB |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz; hotspot on 2.4 GHz |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 with LE and BR/EDR |
| Satellite positioning | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and assisted GPS |
| Cameras | Rear 13 MP with autofocus and LED flash; front 8 MP; video 1080p at 60 fps |
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Questions
Does the Motorola Evolve work with WAVE PTX?
Yes. Motorola describes the Evolve as a companion for WAVE PTX, with voice links to Motorola LMR radios through the service.
Is the Motorola Evolve still sold?
Motorola's Evolve product pages now return 404, while its data sheets and a North American brochure dated May 2024 are still online. Ask a Motorola reseller about stock.
Does the Motorola Evolve work in Europe?
Motorola's data sheet lists LTE bands B1, B3, B7, B8, B20 and B28 among others, the bands most EU networks use. The list comes from its Latin America data sheet.
Is the Motorola Evolve waterproof?
Motorola rates it IP68, 2 m for 2 hours with the audio, USB and battery covers closed, and lists MIL-STD-810G.
Which Android version does the Motorola Evolve run?
Android 10 with Android Enterprise and Google Mobile Services, according to Motorola's data sheet.
