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Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy Avant

    2.58 in
    5.21 in
    Samsung Galaxy Alpha Mobile Phone
    Samsung Galaxy Alpha
      2.6 in
      5.23 in
      Samsung Galaxy Avant Mobile Phone
      Samsung Galaxy Avant
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      17
      3.9 out of 5
      7 user ratings
      5 stars
      		14 %
      4 stars
      		85 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      T-Mobile customers shopping in the $200 range will find a reliable, if predictable, handset that meets most expectations -- though its screen and camera quality are drawbacks.Read more
      Historically, Samsung has flooded the market with smartphones across all levels and price points. The high-end Galaxy Note 4, the mid-range Galaxy Alpha,Read more
      The Samsung Galaxy Avant is a decent value for 4G LTE-equipped smartphones on T-Mobile, but better options abound on the unlocked market.Read more
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      User rating
      38
      4.4 out of 5
      38 user ratings
      5 stars
      		52 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      42
      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Operating systemAndroid 4.4Android 4.4
      CPU clock speed1.8 GHz1.2 GHz
      CPU cores8-coreQuad-core
      CPU modelSamsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
      GPU modelPowerVR SGX544Qualcomm Adreno 305
      RAM memory2 GB1.5GB

      Display

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Screen size4.7 in4.5 in
      Number of colors16.7M16.7M
      Panel typeOLEDLCD
      Resolution1280 x 720 px960 x 540 px
      Pixel density312.0 ppi245.0 ppi
      Multi touchyesyes

      Rear camera

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx5.0 Mpx
      Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px1280 x 720 px
      Autofocusyesyes
      Digital zoomyesyes
      Face detectionyesyes
      LED Flashyesyes
      Panoramayesyes
      Smile detectionyesyes
      Touch focusyesyes

      Front camera

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Primary resolution2.1 Mpx0.3 Mpx

      Storage

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Internal storage32 GB16 GB
      Memory card readernoyes
      Types of memory card supportedNo memory slotmicroSD

      Design

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Copper
      • Gold
      • Pink
      • Red
      • Silver
      • White
      		Black
      Material
      • Aluminum
      • Glass
      • Metal
      		Plastic

      Dimensions

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Height5.21 in5.23 in
      Width2.58 in2.6 in
      Depth0.26 in0.39 in
      Weight4.06 oz4.83 oz

      Sensors

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Accelerometeryesyes
      Proximityyesyes
      Digital compassyesyes
      Ambient light sensoryesyes

      Connectivity

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Dual sim supportnono
      Sim card sizeNano-SIMMicro-SIM
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth version4.04.0
      NFCyesyes
      Headphone connection3.5 mm3.5 mm

      Cellular

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Data transmissionHSPA+HSPA+
      Navigation systemGLONASSGPS
      2G GSMyesyes
      GSM frequencies
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      UMTS frequences
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 1700 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      4G LTEyesyes
      LTE frequencies
      • 800 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 900 MHz
      • 1800 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      • 2600 MHz
      • 850 MHz
      • 1700 MHz
      • 1900 MHz
      • 2100 MHz
      Mobile hotspotyesyes

      Battery

      Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy Alpha
      Samsung Galaxy AvantSamsung Galaxy Avant
      Replaceable batteryyesyes
      Battery typeLithium ionLithium ion
      Battery capacity1860.0 mAh2100.0 mAh
      Standby time350.0 h372.0 h
      Talk time11.0 h18.0 h

      Pros & Cons

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