[Androidme2018]- The Samsung Galaxy Alpha was introduced a few weeks ago and drew initial criticism or praise from reviewers based on how similar it was to an iOS device in terms of design. Beyond the clear design similarities, we decided to take a closer look to see just how similar the Galaxy Alpha and the latest iPhone 6 were and how they are different.
The iPhone and the Galaxy Alpha 6 have a few more things in common than you might think. / © ANDROIDPIT
Design
From a design standpoint, the Galaxy Alpha has decided to stray away from the standard Samsung design practices and is one of the first smartphones from this company to sport a metal frame instead of a fully polycarbonate housing. It draws quite a bit of “inspiration” from the last generation iPhone, the iPhone 5s.
The iPhone 6 (top) and the Galaxy Alpha . / © ANDROIDPIT
The iPhone 6 has a similar structure to the iPhone 5s: front glass with an aluminum frame and backing. However, the corners are more rounded than previous versions of the iPhone.
On the iPhone 6 (top) the frame is molds right into the glass display. / © ANDROIDPIT
Both smartphones has a 4.7 inch diagonal display, however, the Galaxy Alpha comes in a little bit narrower, shorter, and slightly thinner than the iPhone 6. Both devices have a physical volume and power button. As well, both devices have a physical home button that is centered at the bottom of the device and both of these home buttons incorporate a fingerprint scanner for additional security.
Back: The aluminum iPhone 6 and the plastic Galaxy Alpha. / © ANDROIDPIT
Display
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a 1280 x 720 super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 312 ppi. Thanks to the super AMOLED display, the Alpha offers a display that is very bright and has vivid contrasts. The display on the iPhone 6 has the standard Apple Retina Display offering a 1334 x 750 display that provides a resolution of 326 ppi.
The iPhone 6 offers the same quality display as the iPhone 5s and the Galaxy Alpha keeps up to the pace of both devices. / © ANDROIDPIT
Both smartphones offer similar quality when it comes to their displays. The details are very sharp on both screens: the super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Alpha is very saturated and has a very high contrast that provides a pleasant viewing experience. With the iPhone 6, the Retina Display offers a more natural feel to the display.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a Super AMOLED panel, rich in contrasts. The iPhone 6 has an LCD panel quality, as always with Apple. / © ANDROIDPIT
System
Both smartphones run the latest versions of their respective operating systems: Android 4.4.4 on the Galaxy Alpha and iOS 8 on the iPhone 6. We won’t dwell on the differences between Android and iOS here, but you’re more than welcome to check out some of our other comparisons:
Android L vs iOS 8: the battle that benefits everyone's devices
iOS 7 vs. Android 4.2: Head-to-Head in our Comparison
Performance
It’s hard to compare both of these devices side by side based on performance. On paper, the differences are emerging all the same, with the iPhone 6 having a 64 bit architecture, unlike the Galaxy Alpha. The latter has an octa-core Exynos 1.8 GHz processor and has 2 GB of RAM. The iPhone 6 implements the new Apple A8 processor that comes in at 1 GB of RAM. Usage on both devices has left us impressed: there was no slowdown or lag in our tests.
Camera
On paper, the iPhone 6 has a less efficient sensor, but traditionally, the iPhones have been noted to take better quality images with lower end hardware. The interface of the camera app is simple an uncluttered. The camera on the Galaxy Alpha integrates numerous settings and Samsung modes.
During our test, the 12 MP camera in the Galaxy Alpha held up wonderfully. / © ANDROIDPIT
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: stylish and accomplished
Battery
During our tests, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha wasn’t really anything spectacular when it came to its battery. However, if and when the Galaxy Alpha gets the anticipated Android L rolled out to it with it’s Project Volta, we should see an improvement in the battery life of the device. The iPhone 6 , in normal use (playing games, making calls, surfing the web, etc) has no issue with handling a day without a charge. However, GPS seems to be a particularly battery hogging process, so if you’re using that throughout the day, it may be a good idea to lug around your charger and cord with you.
Technical Specifications
Samsung Galaxy AlphaiPhone 6
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4, TouchWiz iOS 8
Screen4.7 inches, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 720 pixels, 312 dpi4.7 inches, 1334 x 750 pixels, 326 dpi
Dimensions132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
Weight115 gr.129 gr.
Battery1860 mAhN/A
Camera12 MP (rear), 2.1 MP (front)8 MP (rear) / 1.2 MP (front)
ProcessorExynos Octa Core (Quad 1.8 GHz + 1.3 GHz Quad)Apple A8 with 64 bit architecture, Dual Core
RAM2 GB1 GB
Connectivity4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC4G LTE, HSPA +, WiFi 802.11ac, NFC
Internal memory32 GB + microSD expansion16/64/128 GB
Conclusion
If Samsung was looking at bringing an iPhone competitor to the table, it definitely succeeded with the Galaxy Alpha. For the first time, we can’t detract by saying that Samsung solely relies on the same design formula time and time again. The two devices perform superbly when put to the test and the big question comes down to the choice of the operating system: the openness and customization of Android or the polished and closed environment of iOS.
(originally by Quentin Ducreux of AndroidPIT.fr)
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
The iPhone and the Galaxy Alpha 6 have a few more things in common than you might think. / © ANDROIDPIT
Design
From a design standpoint, the Galaxy Alpha has decided to stray away from the standard Samsung design practices and is one of the first smartphones from this company to sport a metal frame instead of a fully polycarbonate housing. It draws quite a bit of “inspiration” from the last generation iPhone, the iPhone 5s.
The iPhone 6 (top) and the Galaxy Alpha . / © ANDROIDPIT
The iPhone 6 has a similar structure to the iPhone 5s: front glass with an aluminum frame and backing. However, the corners are more rounded than previous versions of the iPhone.
On the iPhone 6 (top) the frame is molds right into the glass display. / © ANDROIDPIT
Both smartphones has a 4.7 inch diagonal display, however, the Galaxy Alpha comes in a little bit narrower, shorter, and slightly thinner than the iPhone 6. Both devices have a physical volume and power button. As well, both devices have a physical home button that is centered at the bottom of the device and both of these home buttons incorporate a fingerprint scanner for additional security.
Back: The aluminum iPhone 6 and the plastic Galaxy Alpha. / © ANDROIDPIT
Display
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a 1280 x 720 super AMOLED display that has a resolution of 312 ppi. Thanks to the super AMOLED display, the Alpha offers a display that is very bright and has vivid contrasts. The display on the iPhone 6 has the standard Apple Retina Display offering a 1334 x 750 display that provides a resolution of 326 ppi.
The iPhone 6 offers the same quality display as the iPhone 5s and the Galaxy Alpha keeps up to the pace of both devices. / © ANDROIDPIT
Both smartphones offer similar quality when it comes to their displays. The details are very sharp on both screens: the super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Alpha is very saturated and has a very high contrast that provides a pleasant viewing experience. With the iPhone 6, the Retina Display offers a more natural feel to the display.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a Super AMOLED panel, rich in contrasts. The iPhone 6 has an LCD panel quality, as always with Apple. / © ANDROIDPIT
System
Both smartphones run the latest versions of their respective operating systems: Android 4.4.4 on the Galaxy Alpha and iOS 8 on the iPhone 6. We won’t dwell on the differences between Android and iOS here, but you’re more than welcome to check out some of our other comparisons:
Android L vs iOS 8: the battle that benefits everyone's devices
iOS 7 vs. Android 4.2: Head-to-Head in our Comparison
Performance
It’s hard to compare both of these devices side by side based on performance. On paper, the differences are emerging all the same, with the iPhone 6 having a 64 bit architecture, unlike the Galaxy Alpha. The latter has an octa-core Exynos 1.8 GHz processor and has 2 GB of RAM. The iPhone 6 implements the new Apple A8 processor that comes in at 1 GB of RAM. Usage on both devices has left us impressed: there was no slowdown or lag in our tests.
Camera
On paper, the iPhone 6 has a less efficient sensor, but traditionally, the iPhones have been noted to take better quality images with lower end hardware. The interface of the camera app is simple an uncluttered. The camera on the Galaxy Alpha integrates numerous settings and Samsung modes.
During our test, the 12 MP camera in the Galaxy Alpha held up wonderfully. / © ANDROIDPIT
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: stylish and accomplished
Battery
During our tests, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha wasn’t really anything spectacular when it came to its battery. However, if and when the Galaxy Alpha gets the anticipated Android L rolled out to it with it’s Project Volta, we should see an improvement in the battery life of the device. The iPhone 6 , in normal use (playing games, making calls, surfing the web, etc) has no issue with handling a day without a charge. However, GPS seems to be a particularly battery hogging process, so if you’re using that throughout the day, it may be a good idea to lug around your charger and cord with you.
Technical Specifications
Samsung Galaxy AlphaiPhone 6
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4, TouchWiz iOS 8
Screen4.7 inches, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 720 pixels, 312 dpi4.7 inches, 1334 x 750 pixels, 326 dpi
Dimensions132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm
Weight115 gr.129 gr.
Battery1860 mAhN/A
Camera12 MP (rear), 2.1 MP (front)8 MP (rear) / 1.2 MP (front)
ProcessorExynos Octa Core (Quad 1.8 GHz + 1.3 GHz Quad)Apple A8 with 64 bit architecture, Dual Core
RAM2 GB1 GB
Connectivity4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC4G LTE, HSPA +, WiFi 802.11ac, NFC
Internal memory32 GB + microSD expansion16/64/128 GB
Conclusion
If Samsung was looking at bringing an iPhone competitor to the table, it definitely succeeded with the Galaxy Alpha. For the first time, we can’t detract by saying that Samsung solely relies on the same design formula time and time again. The two devices perform superbly when put to the test and the big question comes down to the choice of the operating system: the openness and customization of Android or the polished and closed environment of iOS.
(originally by Quentin Ducreux of AndroidPIT.fr)
Thank You Very Much - Androidme2018
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