Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
#4125
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
#4102Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.445.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.157.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Alpha features a compact 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy S5 Active has a larger 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and have the same CPU and GPU, but the Alpha has 32GB of storage compared to the S5 Active's 16GB.
- The S5 Active's camera is superior with a 16 MP rear camera versus the Alpha's 12 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- The S5 Active also has a significantly larger battery capacity at 2800 mAh compared to the Alpha's 1860 mAh, which may enhance its longevity.
- In terms of software, the Alpha runs Android 4.4.4 upgradable to 5.0, while the S5 Active starts at 4.4.2 and can be upgraded to 6.0.1, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Versions:G850A for AT&TG850W for CanadaG8508S for East & Southeast Asia
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 Active G870A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.1"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB (11.2GB user available), 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), PDAF
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1860 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
145.3 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.72 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
115 g
170.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Camo Green, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes