Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: below 5 … – Frandroid

Rare are the current high-end smartphones located below 5 inches. This is the problem of small hands of those who wish to store their phone in their pocket, or those who do not want their device to twist impromptu. Anyway, two of them are ready to compete on the market, the premium segment but limited screen: Samsung Galaxy Alpha and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. How the tie

Before all, some of the features of both devices:

	Samsung Galaxy Alpha	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
OS Version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Screen Size	4.7 inches	4.6 inches
Definition	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Technology	Super AMOLED	Triluminos
pixel density	312 dpi	329 ppi
Architecture (SoC)	octo-core Samsung Exynos 5430 32-bit 1.3 GHz Cadence 20nm @	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 AC 2.5 GHz
Graphics chip	Mali T628MP6	Adreno 330
Memory (RAM )	2 GB	2 GB
Internal Memory	32 GB	16 GB
Micro SD	No	Yes (up to 128GB)
Webcam	2.1 megapixels	2 megapixel
Camera	12 megapixels	20.7 megapixel ( Exmor RS)
Video Recording	@ 4K 30 fps	4K @ 30 fps
Bluetooth	4.0	4.0
Networks	4G category 6-300 Mbps	4G Class 4-150 Mbps
NFC	Yes	Yes
Battery	1860 mAh	2600 mAh
Dimensions	132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm	127 x 64 , 9 x 8.65 mm
Weight	115 grams	129 grams
Price	549 euros	499 euros

The first thing we see is that regardless of the device, do not expect to see the land Full HD on a 4.7-inch screen, it had yet done with its HTC One (M7) in 2013 does not matter, both are equal, with one side Triluminos Sony, and the another, the AMOLED Samsung Galaxy in the Alpha. The quality of the two slabs chosen and we appreciate their equivalent resolution in some pixels around.

As for performance, difficult to adjudicate on the graphic aspect of Mali T628MP6 held by Samsung, while we know that between a 320 and an Adreno 720 HD display, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact will behave perfectly. However, if graphically, we trust Qualcomm, to be fair to the Samsung Exynos compatibility with 4G + or 4G Category 6 (300 Mbps) when the Z3 Compact is “satisfied” category 4 . Currently, the difference has little as this network is in its infancy, but in two years, when its all new buyers have not yet changed their phone, maybe this will he a little more importance … This detail remains anyway to be considered

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The premium materials

The format is almost identical to Sony and Samsung, the first being slightly less high but thicker than its competitor. Both have a handy format, but shoe design vary widely between the first and second. Sony relies on the simplicity of Xperia lines, with a glass back – fingerprints to predict – and hatches on the side of the device, including the insertion of a memory card. Slices are plastic tonal, and we appreciate the arrival of francs and unisex colors: the margins of black and white, the water green and coral

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Meanwhile, Samsung emphasizes finesse smartphone brings a premium touch with slices of metal, but uses thin plastic and iridescent back that does not fit all. Also note the lack of microSD slot, with an internal memory set to 32 GB.

From camera phones

In terms of multimedia, note the ability of the two devices to shoot in 4K. However, included in each of the sensors are different, one being a Sony format Exmor RS 1 / 2.3 “20.7 megapixels, while the Galaxy Alpha, 12 million points, may be slightly withdrawal

One last point anyway. while the Xperia Z3 Compact was announced at 499 euros, there is currently the Galaxy for pre-order Alpha to 649 euros, although the one can easily imagine reductions in approaching holiday season. And software radius, KitKat is the game for both smartphones. Neither Samsung nor Sony has commented on the matter, but no doubt these two flagship smartphones come under Android L on time; to navigate, so it will check whether a 4G + compatibility and the presence of a fingerprint reader Samsung compensate for 150 euros which separate the two terminals, keeping in mind that the Xperia Z3 Compact is waterproof and IP68 certified.