Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/6/2015 8:30 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:57 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+32GB (25GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+312 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+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)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
4.7"	vs	+5"6% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1860 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh24% 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

28 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3 / 2GB

6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)

Super AMOLED

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Other model names	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500L, Galaxy A5 SM-A500L
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	11/1/2014
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 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-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (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 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat4 850/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7)
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-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4128x3096 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)	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
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	Not 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-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 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-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
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+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	2300 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	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	1.43W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.373W/kg (head), 0.619W/kg (body)