Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Z vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/26/2017 10:20 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Samsung Z (SM-Z9005) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) Compare Samsung Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+4.8"2% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)18% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)27% Thinner
306 PPI	vs	+312 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP49% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Super AMOLED

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Other model names	Samsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung Redwood	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2014	9/1/2014
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.8" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
System version	Tizen 2.2.1	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Brown • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)	feature not registered