Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
#6620
ZTE nubia Alpha
#6520Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
ZTE nubia Alpha
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.363.2
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.882.0
Overall
54.154.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime features a 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, resulting in a denser pixel count.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Core Prime is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU running at 1.2 GHz, compared to the Snapdragon Wear 2100 in the nubia Alpha, which runs at 1.1 GHz.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the nubia Alpha lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Galaxy Core Prime has a larger 2000 mAh battery, while the nubia Alpha is equipped with a 500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy Core Prime runs on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to Lollipop, whereas the nubia Alpha uses a proprietary operating system.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Galaxy Core Prime using 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 Prime
ZTE nubia Alpha
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition G361 with Android v5.1Also known as Samsung Galaxy Win 2 Duos TV G360BT for Brazil; Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi/LTE
Display
Size
4.5"
4.01"
Type
TFT
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Yes
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909W Snapdragon Wear 2100
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 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
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes (up to 10 sec. duration)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
47.1 x 35 x 13.8 mm (1.85 x 1.38 x 0.54 in)
Weight
130 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Plastic front (display), stainless steel 316L frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Gray
Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Proprietary OS
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Proprietary OS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No