Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) vs Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) and Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 0.6 | 1.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.0
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,470 mAh
- against 1,860 mAh
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 5″
- against 4.7″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 6.7 mm Best value | 11.6 mm |
| Body Width | 65.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Body Height | 132.4 mm | 142.1 mm |
| Weight | 115 g Best value | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.2 % Best value | 67 % |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX7 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 6.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 1,860 mAh | 2,470 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 13 h | — |
| Standby time | 312 h | — |
| Music playback time | 59 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.7″ | 5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 312 ppi Best value | 294 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, AMOLED | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.4 W/kg Best value | 0.91 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.27 W/kg Best value | 1.07 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Alpha (S801) | Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G8508S, SM-G850W, SM-G850A | XT1550, XT1543, XT1544 |
