Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Motorola Moto G8 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 3:46 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 10:27 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	vs	15 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+32GB (25GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)60% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)34% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+312 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.2"32% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP91% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1860 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh115% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USA	Lenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2014	10/24/2019
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117° 2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 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
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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