Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (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 A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $2,999 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 1,860 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 141 g | 115 g |
| Released | Feb 2015 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A7 (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 A7 (2015) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (region dependent) |
| Pixel Density | — | ~312 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm) - Dual SIM model / Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20 nm) - LTE model | Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20 nm) - Global; Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 - Regional |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Snapdragon 615 / Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) - Exynos 5430 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | Adreno 405 - Snapdragon 615 / Mali-T628 MP6 - Exynos 5430 | Mali-T628 MP6 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 64GB) | No |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | 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 A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) | — |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Modules | — | 2.1 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 1860 mAh |
| Talk time | — | Up to 11 h (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 37 h |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151 x 76.2 x 6.3 mm (5.94 x 3.00 x 0.25 in) | 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm |
| Weight | 141 g (4.97 oz) | 115 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (LTE version only) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) | Samsung Galaxy Alpha |
|---|
| Announced | January 2015 | August 13, 2014 |
| Released | February 2015 | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Released September 12, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) — 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) versus 1,860 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
Samsung Galaxy Alpha — 141 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) versus 115 g for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) — Feb 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) versus Sep 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) or the Samsung Galaxy Alpha rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Alpha 7/10.
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