Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) and the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Price | $60 | $2,999 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 1,860 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 123 g | 115 g |
| Released | Dec 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera. Samsung Galaxy Alpha is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.0 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (region dependent) |
| Pixel Density | — | ~312 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), with some sources indicating upgrade to 7.0 (Nougat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20 nm) - Global; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 - Regional |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Mali-T628 MP6 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM, up to 64 GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Modules | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | — |
| Features | Wide selfies, Palm selfies, Beauty Face features | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Modules | — | 2.1 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 1860 mAh |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
| Talk time | — | Up to 11 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 37 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Dimensions | 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7 mm | 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm |
| Weight | 123 g | 115 g |
| Build | Metal frame, plastic back | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, uses microSD slot) | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (LTE version only) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Announced | October 30, 2014 | August 13, 2014 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released September 12, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) — 2,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 1,860 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
Samsung Galaxy Alpha — 123 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus 115 g for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) — Dec 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) versus Sep 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) or the Samsung Galaxy Alpha rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Alpha 7/10.
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