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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
AT&TSM-G850A
| Global Score | |
| 73 | 76.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.4 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 4.06 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black, Blue, Gold, Gray and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 320.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 312 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 12.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 |
| 9.24 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1860mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | 11 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has an overall score of 76.3, which is just a bit better than Xperia Z2a's 73 overall score. Samsung Galaxy Alpha's design is thinner and noticeably lighter than the Xperia Z2a. These phones have Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a newer 4.4.4 version while Xperia Z2a has Android 4.4.2, offering a couple additional features and some performance improvements.
Xperia Z2a has a bit sharper screen than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, because it has a little bit larger screen, a higher pixels density and a way better 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha counts with just a little better hardware performance than Xperia Z2a, although it has 1 GB lesser RAM memory, they both have a Quad-Core processor and a 450 MHz graphics co-processor.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha takes slightly better videos and photos than Sony Xperia Z2a, although it has a way lower 12 mega pixels resolution camera in the back and a worse 3840x2160 video quality. Xperia Z2a has a greater memory capacity to store more games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, because although it has just 16 GB internal storage, it also counts with a slot for an external memory card that holds a maximum of 128 GB.
The Sony Xperia Z2a has a much better battery life than Samsung Galaxy Alpha, because it has a 3000mAh battery capacity.
Galaxy Alpha costs more than Xperia Z2a, but it's still a good choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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