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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
AT&TSM-G850A
| Global Score | |
| 87.5 | 76.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11 | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2020-11-19 | -- |
| 6.06 x 2.91 x 0.32 inches | 5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 4.06 ounces |
| Clearly white and Just black | Black, Blue, Gold, Gray and White |
| Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 500.00 | $ 320.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.2 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 416 pixels per inch | 312 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 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 |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3885mAh Battery | 1860mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | 11 hours talk time |
| 5.84 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is better than Galaxy Alpha, getting an 87.5 score against 76.3. Both devices in this comparison include Android OS (Operating System), but Google Pixel 4a 5G has 11 version and Galaxy Alpha has Android 4.4.4 version. Even being the best in this review, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a much heavier and thicker phone than the Galaxy Alpha.
Galaxy Alpha has a processing unit that is very similar to the Google Pixel 4a 5G one, because although the Galaxy Alpha has 4 lesser processing cores and less RAM memory, it also counts with an extra graphics processing unit. The Galaxy Alpha has just a bit better screen than Google Pixel 4a 5G, although it has a lot lower 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, a lot smaller display and a much worse screen density.
Google Pixel 4a 5G takes clearer photographs and videos than Galaxy Alpha, and although they both have the same (4K) video definition, the Google Pixel 4a 5G also has faster video frame rate, a lot larger aperture to capture better photos in poorly lited situations and a camera with a better resolution.
Google Pixel 4a 5G counts with a lot bigger memory for games and applications than Galaxy Alpha, because it has more internal storage. The Google Pixel 4a 5G features a superior battery duration than Galaxy Alpha, because it has a 3885mAh battery capacity.
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is way more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, but you can get a better phone for that few extra dollars.
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