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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
AT&TSM-G850A
| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 76.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Samsung |
| -- | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2017-08-03 | -- |
| 6.25 x 3.06 x 0.35 inches | 5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 4.06 ounces |
| Black | Black, Blue, Gold, Gray and White |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 320.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 515 pixels per inch | 312 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.06 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (24 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery | 1860mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 11 hours talk time |
| 5.28 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Asus ZenFone AR has a global score of 77.4, which is just a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Alpha's 76.3 global score. Although it's the best device we are comparing, the Asus ZenFone AR construction is incredibly heavier and incredibly thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha features a bit better processor than Asus ZenFone AR, because although it has 4 GB lesser RAM memory, and they both have a Quad-Core processor, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha also counts with an extra graphics co-processor.
The Asus ZenFone AR features a bit more vivid screen than Galaxy Alpha, because it has a lot higher 1440 x 2560 resolution, a way greater pixels count per inch in the screen and a bigger screen. The Asus ZenFone AR counts with a much bigger storage to install games and applications than Galaxy Alpha, because it has an external memory card slot that allows up to 1,95 TB and 96 GB more internal memory.
Asus ZenFone AR shoots a little bit better photos and videos than Galaxy Alpha, because although it has worse video frame rate, and they both have the same video definition, the Asus ZenFone AR also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture to take better photography in low-light situations and a much more MP camera in the back.
Asus ZenFone AR counts with a way better battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, because it has 3300mAh of battery capacity.
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