Motorola Double V (XT626) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)

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

4/29/2017 11:50 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Motorola Double V (XT626) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) Compare Motorola Double V 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)

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5 Advantages Motorola Double V (XT626)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1880 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core124% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)43% Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)64% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+312 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.7"9% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP49% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 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.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Other model names	Nextel Motorola Double V XT626, Motorola XT626	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M
Country or region available	South Korea	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2012	9/1/2014
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 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
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-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 205	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	iDEN 800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	iDEN	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	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	Not supported	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
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1880 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	11 hours
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Call control	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • 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
	Motorola Double V (XT626)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered