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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
AT&TSM-G850A
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
64 GBSM-N9005
| Global Score | |
| 76.3 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.4 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 |
| -- | 2013-09-04 |
| 5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 inches | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches |
| 4.06 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold, Gray and White | Black, Pink and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 320.00 | $ 320.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.7 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 312 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 31.00mm focal length | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.46 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1860mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 11 hours talk time | 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time |
| 3.76 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has a score of 81.1, which is a bit better than the Galaxy Alpha's 76.3 score. Both phones in our current comparison work with Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has 5.0 version and Galaxy Alpha has Android 4.4.4, so it provides a couple additional features. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a extremely thicker and extremely heavier phone than the Galaxy Alpha.
The Galaxy Note 3 counts with a slightly better looking screen than Galaxy Alpha, because it has a much higher 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, a quite higher display pixel density and a bigger display. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 counts with a much greater memory capacity for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, because it has an external SD slot that supports up to 64 GB and 64 GB internal memory.
Galaxy Alpha has a little better performance than Galaxy Note 3, although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores and a 450 megahertz graphics processor. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has just a bit better camera than Galaxy Alpha, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, a F2.2 aperture and the same 30 fps video frame rate, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 also has a camera in the back with a higher resolution.
The Galaxy Note 3 features a very superior battery performance than Galaxy Alpha, because it has 3200mAh of battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Alpha cost the same.
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