O2 XDA Argon 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: 85 g lighter
- XDA Argon:
- 200 g
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 115 g
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Width
Galaxy Alpha: 4.5 mm narrower
- XDA Argon:
- 70 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 65.5 mm
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Screen diagonal
XDA Argon: 1.2 in smaller diagonal
- XDA Argon:
- 3.5 in
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 4.7 in
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Depth
Galaxy Alpha: 12.1 mm thinner
- XDA Argon:
- 18.8 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 6.7 mm
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Height
XDA Argon: 2.4 mm shorter
- XDA Argon:
- 130 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 132.4 mm
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Release year
- XDA Argon:
- 2007
- 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. XDA Argon
- Height:
- 130 mm
- Width:
- 70 mm +4.5 mm versus Galaxy Alpha
- Depth:
- 18.8 mm +12.1 mm versus Galaxy Alpha
2. Galaxy Alpha
- Height:
- 132.4 mm +2.4 mm versus XDA Argon
- Width:
- 65.5 mm
- 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. XDA Argon
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 37.9 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 60.5% more rectangular screen area than XDA Argon.
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 | XDA Argon | Galaxy Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
XDA Argon: Original memory entry
128 MB RAM · 256 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. XDA Argon
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details SD
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
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | XDA Argon | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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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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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset | Unknown |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | XDA Argon | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | XDA Argon | 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 | XDA Argon | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Processor CPU |
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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 | XDA Argon | 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. | Unknown |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | XDA Argon | Galaxy Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network | Unknown |
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| Speed | Unknown |
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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 | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | XDA Argon | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | XDA Argon | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dop |
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