HP iPAQ Glisten vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Galaxy Alpha: 17 g lighter
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 132 g
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 115 g
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Width
iPAQ Glisten: 2.7 mm narrower
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 62.8 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 65.5 mm
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Screen diagonal
iPAQ Glisten: 2.2 in smaller diagonal
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 2.5 in
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 4.7 in
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Chipset
- iPAQ Glisten:
- Qualcomm MSM7200
- Galaxy Alpha:
- Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)
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Depth
Galaxy Alpha: 6.7 mm thinner
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 13.4 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 6.7 mm
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Height
iPAQ Glisten: 19.6 mm shorter
- iPAQ Glisten:
- 112.8 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 132.4 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPAQ Glisten
- Height:
- 112.8 mm
- Width:
- 62.8 mm
- Depth:
- 13.4 mm +6.7 mm versus Galaxy Alpha
2. Galaxy Alpha
- Height:
- 132.4 mm +19.6 mm versus iPAQ Glisten
- Width:
- 65.5 mm +2.7 mm versus iPAQ Glisten
- Depth:
- 6.7 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPAQ Glisten
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 19.4 cm²
2. Galaxy Alpha
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 60.9 cm²
Galaxy Alpha has approximately 214.6% more rectangular screen area than iPAQ Glisten.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
iPAQ Glisten: Original memory entry
256 MB RAM · 512 MB ROM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPAQ Glisten
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 16 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Galaxy Alpha
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors | Unknown |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions | Unknown |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | iPAQ Glisten | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dop |
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