Samsung Galaxy Alpha
#2876
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
#2573Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.860.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Alpha features a compact 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE offers a larger 5.88-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Alpha is powered by the Exynos 5430 Octa chipset with 2GB of RAM, whereas the Mi 8 SE utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 710 with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Mi 8 SE benefits from a larger aperture (f/1.9) and a secondary depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities, while the Galaxy Alpha has a modest 2.1 MP front camera compared to the Mi 8 SE's 20 MP.
- The battery capacity of the Galaxy Alpha is 1860 mAh, significantly lower than the Mi 8 SE's 3120 mAh, which also supports faster 18W charging.
- Lastly, the Galaxy Alpha runs on an older Android version (upgradable to Lollipop) compared to the Mi 8 SE's Android 8.1 with MIUI 9.5, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Versions: G850F (Europe); G850T (T-Mobile), G850M (Vodafone); G850FQ; G850YAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Alfa
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.88"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~423 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 5
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T628 MP6
Adreno 616
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Front Camera
2.1 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1860 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
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)
147.3 x 73.1 x 7.5 mm (5.80 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
Weight
115 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Gray, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat15 800/150 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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 9.5
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 9.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No