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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
AT&TSM-G850A
Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 76.3 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 4.4.4 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| -- | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 4.06 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold, Gray and White | Blue and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 320.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.7 inches | 6 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 312 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 31.00mm focal length | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.46 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1860mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 11 hours talk time | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 3.76 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 6 has a global score of 81.1, which is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Alpha's 76.3 global score. These devices have Android OS (operating system), but the Google Nexus 6 has a newer 5.1 version and Samsung Galaxy Alpha has Android 4.4.4, so it gives a couple nice extra features. Google Nexus 6 is a incredibly thicker and incredibly heavier cellphone than the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
The Google Nexus 6 has a little more vivid display than Galaxy Alpha, because it has a much higher screen density, a bigger screen and a way higher 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution. The Google Nexus 6 features just a bit better performance than Galaxy Alpha, and although they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Google Nexus 6 also has a much better graphics co-processor working at 500 megahertz and a larger amount of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha and the Google Nexus 6 both count with extremely similar cameras, and although the Google Nexus 6 has a larger diafragm aperture to capture better captures and videos in poorly lited environments and a camera with more mega pixels, they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same video frame rate.
The Google Nexus 6 features a very superior storage to store more games and applications than Galaxy Alpha, because it has 64 GB internal storage capacity. The Google Nexus 6 has a superior battery duration than Galaxy Alpha, because it has 3220mAh of battery capacity instead of 1860mAh.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, and give up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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