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Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) vs HTC 7 Surround

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs HTC 7 Surround phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC 7 Surround X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) 26Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
448MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)

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-G850F)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) vs 7 Surround} 0 Advantage HTC 7 Surround
+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core144%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR34 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs448MB LPDDR
+32GB (25GB available)56%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)94%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+312 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+4.7"24%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+(back) 12MP137%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(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 HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1860 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 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-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
 
ModelGalaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE G850F, Samsung SM-G850FAT&T HTC Surround, HTC 7 Surround T8788, HTC Mondrian
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date9/1/201411/8/2010
Depth6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)61.5 x 119.7 millimeters (2.42 x 4.71 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatWindows Phone 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T628 MP6Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3448MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)16GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x2592 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
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-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
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-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1860 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11 hours4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered255 hours (10.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• Built-in 16GB microSD
• Dolby mobile sound
• SRS WOW HD surround sound
• Facebook and Twitter
• Microsoft Office Mobile 2010
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)HTC 7 Surround
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)0.43W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.4W/kg (head), 0.506W/kg (body)feature not registered
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