Sony Xperia E5 (F3313) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E5 vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/4/2016 9:34 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Sony Xperia E5 (F3313) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M) Compare Sony Xperia E5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5"6% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+2300 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)28% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)22% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPI	vs	+312 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/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.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera

+17 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Other model names	Sony Xperia E5 4G Single-Sim, Sony F3313	Vodafone Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE SM-G850M
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	6/30/2016	9/1/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	69 x 144 millimeters (2.72 x 5.67 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28)	LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	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	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	11 hours
Standby	518 hours (21.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, White • Xperia Companion	• 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
	Sony Xperia E5 (F3313)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	feature not registered