O2 XDA Exec 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: 170 g lighter
- XDA Exec:
- 285 g
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 115 g
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Width
Galaxy Alpha: 15.5 mm narrower
- XDA Exec:
- 81 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 65.5 mm
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Screen diagonal
XDA Exec: 1.1 in smaller diagonal
- XDA Exec:
- 3.6 in
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 4.7 in
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Depth
Galaxy Alpha: 18.3 mm thinner
- XDA Exec:
- 25 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 6.7 mm
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Height
XDA Exec: 5.4 mm shorter
- XDA Exec:
- 127 mm
- Galaxy Alpha:
- 132.4 mm
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Release year
- XDA Exec:
- 2005
- 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 Exec
- Height:
- 127 mm
- Width:
- 81 mm +15.5 mm versus Galaxy Alpha
- Depth:
- 25 mm +18.3 mm versus Galaxy Alpha
2. Galaxy Alpha
- Height:
- 132.4 mm +5.4 mm versus XDA Exec
- 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 Exec
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 40.1 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 51.7% more rectangular screen area than XDA Exec.
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 Exec | Galaxy Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
XDA Exec: Original memory entry
64 MB RAM · 128 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 Exec
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details SDIO/MMC
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 Exec | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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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 Exec | 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 Exec | 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 |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | XDA Exec | 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 Exec | 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 | XDA Exec | Galaxy Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | XDA Exec | Galaxy Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | XDA Exec | Galaxy Alpha |
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| Dop |
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