Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) vs Apple iPhone SE (64GB)

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

3/29/2016 12:53 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Apple iPhone SE (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)

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10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (64GB)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)13% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+720x1280 pixels27% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+4.7"18% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(front) 2.1MP69% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+1860 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core	vs	+1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (57GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files
115 grams (4.03 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)2% Lighter
312 PPI	vs	+326 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 12MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.2 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Other model names	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	9/1/2014	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	iOS 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	64GB (57GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi 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-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	iPhone SE (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)