Samsung Galaxy Core II
#6706
ZTE nubia Alpha
#3574Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core II
ZTE nubia Alpha
Performance
30.642.4
Camera
12.752.9
Display
34.173.3
Battery
18.93.4
Build
67.973.7
Connectivity
33.736.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.540.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core II features a larger 4.5-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, offering better color and contrast.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Core II is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU with 4GB of RAM, compared to the nubia Alpha's slightly slower 1.1 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the nubia Alpha's camera includes a wider aperture for improved low-light performance.
- The Galaxy Core II has a 2000 mAh battery, while the nubia Alpha is equipped with a smaller 500 mAh battery, reflecting their different designs and intended use cases.
- The Galaxy Core II runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the nubia Alpha operates on a proprietary OS, which may affect the software experience and app availability.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Galaxy Core II utilizing a glass front and plastic back, while the nubia Alpha features a stainless steel frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core II
ZTE nubia Alpha
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Core II Dual SIM G355HSamsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM
Versions: Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size
4.5"
4.01"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
192 x 960 pixels (~244 ppi density)
PPI
480
192
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 304
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes (up to 10 sec. duration)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130.3 x 68 x 9.8 mm (5.13 x 2.68 x 0.39 in)
47.1 x 35 x 13.8 mm (1.85 x 1.38 x 0.54 in)
Weight
138 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Plastic front (display), stainless steel 316L frame
Colors
White, Black
Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Proprietary OS
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass