Nokia 6790 Surge 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: 8.9 g lighter
- 6790 Surge:
- 123.9 g
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 115 g
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Width
6790 Surge: 7.6 mm narrower
- 6790 Surge:
- 57.9 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 65.5 mm
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Screen diagonal
6790 Surge: 2.3 in smaller diagonal
- 6790 Surge:
- 2.4 in
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 4.7 in
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Depth
Galaxy Alpha: 8.8 mm thinner
- 6790 Surge:
- 15.5 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 6.7 mm
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Height
6790 Surge: 34.9 mm shorter
- 6790 Surge:
- 97.5 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 132.4 mm
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Release year
- 6790 Surge:
- 2009
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 2014
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. 6790 Surge
- Height:
- 97.5 mm
- Width:
- 57.9 mm
- Depth:
- 15.5 mm +8.8 mm versus Galaxy Alpha
2. Galaxy Alpha
- Height:
- 132.4 mm +34.9 mm versus 6790 Surge
- Width:
- 65.5 mm +7.6 mm versus 6790 Surge
- 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. 6790 Surge
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 17.8 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 241.4% more rectangular screen area than 6790 Surge.
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 | 6790 Surge | Galaxy Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
6790 Surge: Original memory entry
128 MB
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. 6790 Surge
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 8 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.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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 | 6790 Surge | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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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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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset | Unknown |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | 6790 Surge | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Touchscreen | Unknown |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | 6790 Surge | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions | Unknown |
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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 | 6790 Surge | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Processor CPU | Unknown |
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| Graphics processor GPU | Unknown |
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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 | 6790 Surge | 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 |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | 6790 Surge | 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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| 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 | 6790 Surge | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | 6790 Surge | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dop |
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