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Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) vs HTC Arrive (8GB)

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

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Compare HTC Arrive X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) 24Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)

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!

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) vs Arrive (8GB)} 0 Advantage HTC Arrive (8GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+32GB (25GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)131%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+312 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs259 PPI
+4.7"31%
Larger screen
vs3.6"
+(back) 12MP143%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1860 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported

15 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
ModelGalaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)Arrive (8GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USASprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date9/1/20143/1/2011
Depth6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3576MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x2592 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1860 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours4.8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
• Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified)
• Dropbox 50GB
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)HTC Arrive (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.4W/kg (head), 0.265W/kg (body)feature not registered
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