Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:44 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L) Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

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

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16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core74% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (25GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)81% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)130% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+312 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+4.7"9% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+f/2.2 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+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)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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]
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1860 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
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Model	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Other model names	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105L (LG Uplus)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	South Korea
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	10/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
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 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T628 MP6	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	LTE Cat3 (1, 5)
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
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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1600x1200 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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered