Samsung Galaxy Alpha
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Design9
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360° View
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Videos1
Key Specs
Performance
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Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 -
Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad Core + 1.3 GHz, Quad core) -
2 GB RAM
Display
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4.7 inches (11.94 cm); Super AMOLED -
720x1280 px (HD) -
Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 12 MP Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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2.1 MP
Battery
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1860 mAh
General
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SIM1: Nano -
5G Not Supported -
32 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Expert Review Summary
Verdict
There’s no doubt in our minds that the Samsung Galaxy Alpha is one of the best phones the brand has outed yet. Apart from its low-res screen and non-expandable storage, it’s difficult to find fault with it. Sure, the camera is scared of darkness and the battery life is average, but it still shines as a loaded smartphone worth considering for those who need a compact and handy daily driver that doesn’t skimp on power or features. The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (review) comes real close as another worthy, albeit slightly pricier alternative, and stands out thanks to its waterproof capabilities... Read Full Verdict
4.7-inch, 1,280 x 720 pixel IPS display (312ppi)
Read MoreThe first thing that comes to mind when you first see the Galaxy Alpha is its resemblance to the Apple iPhone. However, that really can’t be helped when a metal frame with chamfered edges comes into the picture – even the Xiaomi Mi 4 (review) and quite a few other devices in the past have faced accusations of copying the iPhone’s design due to just this reason. We won’t really hold this against the Galaxy Alpha in any way though and as the key highlight of its design, it adds dollops to both the build and the looks.
Read MoreThe Galaxy Alpha peers back at you with a 4.7-inch screen which offers a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels resulting into a pixel density of 312ppi. The 720p screen resolution seems low for a premium device like this, and considering the outlay involved, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect a full HD screen. However, the Super AMOLED display on the Alpha is bright and vivid and we didn’t really have any issues with it while using the device as a daily driver.
Read MoreThe Alpha wouldn’t really be a Galaxy smartphone without Samsung’s proprietary Touchwiz UI, and the base is the latest public release of Android, viz. KitKat v4.4.4. In terms of features and look and feel, the interface is pretty much the same as the Galaxy S5 (review), and as usual, features the Flipboard-powered news aggregator dubbed My Magazine.
Read MoreThe Samsung Galaxy Alpha offers a 12-meg primary shooter capable of 4K video recording, along with a rather mundane 2.1-megapixel front shooter. The primary camera shoots in full resolution using the widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio, and the app is pretty much the same as we saw earlier on the Galaxy S5.
Read MorePowering the show is an Exynos 5 Octa 5430 SoC which utilises a pair of quad-core clusters clocked at 1.8GHz and 1.3GHz. These are mated to 2GB of RAM and for storing apps and media, you get 32GB of storage. Almost 25GB is available to use out of the box, but sadly, you can’t add more since there’s no microSD card slot available. The Galaxy Alpha does support USB OTG though, along with a bunch of other options including 4G (with support for Indian bands), dual-band Wi-Fi ac, NFC, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA, Bluetooth and A-GPS.
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v4.4.4 (Kitkat) |
Performance
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 |
| Processor | Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A15 + 1.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A7) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-T628 MP6 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 4.7 inches (11.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 312 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 70.06 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v4 |
Design |
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| Height | 132.4 mm |
| Width | 65.5 mm |
| Thickness | 6.7 mm |
| Weight | 115 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Metal Back: Metal |
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Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||
| OIS | No | |||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Digital image stabilization Face detection Smile detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1280x720 @ 120 fps |
Front Camera
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| Flash | No |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 1860 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 11 Hours(3G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
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4G bands, 4G Speed
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| SAR Value | Head: 1.18 W/kg, Body: 0.75 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy Alpha User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB + 32 GB |
| Display | 4.7", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
| Battery | 1860 mAh |
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