Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
#7687
ZTE nubia Alpha
#6520Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
ZTE nubia Alpha
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.363.2
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.882.0
Overall
53.254.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core I8260 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Alpha has a smaller 4.01-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 192 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Core is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Play, whereas the nubia Alpha uses a quad-core Snapdragon Wear 2100, both with 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the nubia Alpha offers a wider aperture of f/2.2.
- The Galaxy Core has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the 500 mAh battery of the nubia Alpha.
- The Galaxy Core runs on Android 4.1.2, while the nubia Alpha operates on a proprietary OS, which may affect the software experience.
- Build quality differs as the Galaxy Core has a glass front and plastic back, while the nubia Alpha features a plastic front and a stainless steel frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
ZTE nubia Alpha
General
Release Date
2013
2019
Announced
2013
2019
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size
4.3"
4.01"
Type
TFT
AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
192 x 960 pixels (~244 ppi density)
PPI
480
192
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 203
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB (4.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes (up to 10 sec. duration)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.3 x 67.6 x 9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in)
47.1 x 35 x 13.8 mm (1.85 x 1.38 x 0.54 in)
Weight
124 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Plastic front (display), stainless steel 316L frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Blue, Chic White
Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Proprietary OS
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Proprietary OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No