Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 9:31 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)

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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+5.5"17% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP49% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+3000 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)57% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)18% Thinner
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

32GB (23GB available) / 32GB (25GB available)

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
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Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4G+ 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7108ZKDCBK	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 SM-G850A for USA
Country or region available	China	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2017	9/1/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	0.4W/kg (head), 0.265W/kg (body)

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Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850A)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7108)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate