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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
AT&TSM-G850A
| Global Score | |
| 78.5 | 76.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 14 | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2024-06-20 | -- |
| 6.28 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 inches |
| 6.14 ounces | 4.06 ounces |
| Black | Black, Blue, Gold, Gray and White |
| Aluminum | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 549.00 | $ 320.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.6 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 399 pixels per inch | 312 pixels per inch |
| 1300 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SM7435-AB (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 710 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 6.21 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 13.3 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.67 inches (1/1.5") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 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) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 1860mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| -- | 11 hours talk time |
| 6.8 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Motorola Edge (2024) has a global score of 78.5, which is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Alpha's 76.3 global score. Both phones in this comparison use Android OS (operating system), but the Motorola Edge (2024) has 14 version while Samsung Galaxy Alpha has Android 4.4.4 version. Motorola Edge (2024) is a somewhat thicker and way heavier phone than Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
The Galaxy Alpha counts with a much better performing processor than Motorola Edge (2024), because although it has lesser cpu cores and a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with an additional graphics processor. Motorola Edge (2024) features just a bit better screen than Galaxy Alpha, because it has a lot better resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a better pixels amount per inch in the display and a really larger display.
Motorola Edge (2024) counts with a much better storage capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, because it has 224 GB more internal storage capacity. The Motorola Edge (2024) features a much better battery performance than Galaxy Alpha, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity.
The Motorola Edge (2024) shoots just a bit better pictures and videos than Galaxy Alpha, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Motorola Edge (2024) also has a lot higher 50 megapixels resolution back-facing camera and a bigger aperture.
Although Motorola Edge (2024) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy Alpha, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Alpha. If you want to save some money, you can buy the Galaxy Alpha, letting go a couple features, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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