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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) vs Alcatel Idol Alpha

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Core 2 vs Alcatel Idol Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Alcatel Idol Alpha X Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) 04Points
4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol Alpha

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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS) vs Idol Alpha} 17 Advantages Alcatel Idol Alpha
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)18%
Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)31%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
207 PPIvs+312 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+4.7"4%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
 
ModelGalaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Idol Alpha
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355H/Dual-SimAlcatel One Touch Idol Alpha 6032A, 6032X, Alcatel Idol Alfa
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungAlcatel
Release date5/20/20141/1/2014
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 130.3 millimeters (2.68 x 5.13 in)66.6 x 138 millimeters (2.62 x 5.43 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI312 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
Chipset32bit32bit: MediaTek MT6589
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps42/11 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1900/21006032A version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
6032X version:
900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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 Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Nature UX 2.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Oleophobic coating screen
• HD Voice
• WiFi display
• EAP SIM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Core 2 Duos (SM-G355H/DS)Alcatel Idol Alpha
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.293W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.425W/kg (head), 0.451W/kg (body)feature not registered
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