Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini vs. Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini and Samsung Galaxy Alpha. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini vs. Samsung Galaxy Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-G800F SM-G850A
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 131.1 mm 132 mm Samsung Galaxy Alpha has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Width 64.8 mm 65.5 mm Samsung Galaxy Alpha has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Depth 9.1 mm 6.6 mm Samsung Galaxy Alpha is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Weight 120 g 115 g Samsung Galaxy Alpha is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Body Colour Blue | Copper gold | Charcoal black | White | Gold | Black | Electric blue Gold | Dazzling white | Black | Charcoal black | White | Scuba blue | Sleek silver | Frosted gold
Body Material - Metal
Protection Weatherproof, dustproof, waterproof -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is waterproof.
IP rating IP67 -
SAR Value 0.56 W/kg (body), 0.97 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body), 1.25 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components Heart rate sensor, LED flashlight Heart rate sensor, LED flashlight
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM Nano SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology HD Super AMOLED HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.5" 4.7" Samsung Galaxy Alpha has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format HD HD
Pixel Density - 313 ppi
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 16.7 million colours Both phones have the same color depth.
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Processor Type (CPU) - Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz 2.5 GHz Samsung Galaxy Alpha has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Quad-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
RAM 1.5 GB 2 GB Samsung Galaxy Alpha has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Alpha has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Alpha has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Digital Zoom - 4x
Self-Timer Delay Yes Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, Drama Shot, Continuous shot, Shot & More, Virtual Tour Shot Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Drama Shot, Shot & More, Virtual Tour Shot, Auto mode, Panning shot
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, Best face function Face detection, Best face function Both phones have face detection.
White Balance - Automatic, presets
Light Source LED light Flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Exposure compensation, Best photo function, Eraser Exposure compensation, Selective Focus, Best photo function, Cheese Shutter function, Audio Zooming function, Eraser, Remote viewfinder function, 3D tour
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2.1 Megapixel 2.1 Megapixel Both phones have the same front camera resolution.
Special Effects (Front) Beauty face Beauty face
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2100 mAh 1860 mAh Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Alpha.
Standby Time - 276 hours
Talk Time 600 minutes 780 minutes Samsung Galaxy Alpha has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini.
Run Time Details Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 8 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 8 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs
Playback (video): up to 11 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 47 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 600 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 10 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 9 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs
Talk: up to 780 min
Playback (audio): up to 59 hrs
Playback (video): up to 12 hrs
Standby: up to 276 hrs
Battery Technology - Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 4.4 (KitKat) Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 17
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700b
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, MP43 MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVC, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, MP43
Sound Enhancements Samsung Adapt Sound Samsung Adapt Sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gesture, heart rate Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, Screen capture, Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, Face tag, Tag buddy, infrared remote control, Samsung Adapt Display, Air View/Air Gesture, Smart rotation, S Finder, Easy Mode, Kids Mode, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Emergency Mode, Flip to Mute function, High touch sensitivity mode, Power Saving Mode, notification LED, PayPal function, Google Voice typing function, Smart alert function, Quick connect, Screen mirroring, Blocking mode, Tap and pay, Toolbox, Severe weather notifications (Geo News) TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), Screen capture, Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE), Android Beam, S Beam, Smart stay, Face tag, Tag buddy, Samsung Smart Pause/Smart Scroll, Air View/Air Gesture, Dual Camera function, Smart rotation, Noise Cancellation Technology, S Finder, Multi Window, Easy Mode, MIMO technology, Kids Mode, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Emergency Mode, Download booster, Flip to Mute function, Power Saving Mode, notification LED, PayPal function, Google Voice typing function, Smart alert function, Quick connect, Screen mirroring, On Device Encryption (ODE), Wireless Emergency Alerts function, Toolbox, Severe weather notifications (Geo News)
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Compliant Standards IP67 HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
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