Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z1s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z1s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
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Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.5
22 reviews
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1 review

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z1s

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia Z1s price comparison Sony Xperia Z1s
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 4.7" 5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.5 mm
132.4 mm
6.7 mm 		73.9 mm
145.7 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 115 g 162 g
Micro Exynos 5430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 50.928
v? 		29.681
v?
Battery 1860 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
Selfie Camera SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases Galaxy Alfa, SM-G850A, SM-G850F, SM-G850T, SM-G850M, SM-G850Y, SM-G850FQ Xperia Z1s C6916, Xperia Z1S 4G LTE, Honami

Release Date
Release date August 2014,
9 years ago 		January 2014,
10 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Sony Xperia Z1s
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Sony Xperia Z1s
Size
65.5 mm • 132.4 mm • 6.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.9 mm • 145.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 115 g 162 g
Usable surface 70 % 64 %
Materials Metal -
Resistance - IP58
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 5"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 312 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 3

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
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Is it comfortable?
9.4
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
CPU 4x Cortex-A15 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T628 MP6 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
50.928
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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29.681
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.5
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 20.7 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.18 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.1 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
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Quality of selfies
7.5
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Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B17 (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.400 W/Kg on head
0.506 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.180 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.1
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Quality of the GPS
8.4
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And the WiFi?
8.1
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
1860 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 23%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 24%
    Never
  • 57%
    Once a year
  • 19%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
22 reviews
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Prices
From $ 126 --
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