Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 5:34 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)

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 Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
+32GB (25GB available)14% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)66% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)18% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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 a/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
+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	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels160% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+411 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6"28% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP75% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
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/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 24.1MP11 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
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1860 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage 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

24 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+17 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)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
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Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USA	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605FN Single-sim (32GB + 3GB) NFC
Country or region available	USA	Bulgaria, Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	5/22/2018
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
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	300/50 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 Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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+, TD-LTE, 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
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	24.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	5664x4248 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not 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)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
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, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN)
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)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)