Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2018 7:45 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra 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 Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)

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 Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
+32GB (25GB available)19% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)92% Lighter	vs	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)42% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% 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	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+367 PPI18% 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	+(back) 23MP92% 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
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+EIS on back camera and OIS on the frontAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP11 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) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1860 mAh	vs	+3580 mAh92% 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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

HDR photo/video only main camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USA	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra H3223 (Single-Sim), Sony Avenger
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	9/1/2014	2/16/2018
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
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)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
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	600/150 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 Cat13 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 29, 66)
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, 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)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS on back camera and OIS on the front
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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4"
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
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, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	3580 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	841 hours (35 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
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: Silver, Black, Blue, Gold • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22 • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)	Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.4W/kg (head), 0.265W/kg (body)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)