Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/29/2014 9:26 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core108% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (25GB available)79% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (14GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)27% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+312 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+(back) 12MP18% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 10.1MP
+(front) 2.1MP125% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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]
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1860 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
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Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USA	T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2014	9/1/2014
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	3840x2640 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Orange, Green, White • Lumia Denim UI • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement • Carl Zeiss optics • 15GB OneDrive • Qi wireless charging • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.4W/kg (head), 0.265W/kg (body)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)