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The Galaxy Alpha marks a significant departure in Samsung s smartphone design strategy
Oct 31 2014 By Deepak DhingraThere’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 and a very capable camera.The dose of metal does help the Alpha’s cause though, so we’ll have to leave the final call between the two to you. And then there’s the Apple iPhone 6, which also entices with its gorgeous design and iconic stature, but asks you to shell out even more. At Rs 39,990, the Alpha doesn’t come cheap… making it out of reach for most. If you can shell out the dough though, it’s an option worth thinking twice over.
Read Full ReviewLooking at the specs of Alpha it simply looks like Samsung just doesn't want to learn from the mistake it committed in China --> In 2-3 years, Xiaomi surpassed Samsung to become the leader in China !nnNow that Xiaomi has come to India, Samsung should rethink its strategy but it still is arrogant to Indian customers !! nnComparsion:nXiaomi Mi3 @ Rs 14000: 5 inch, Full HD (1080p) Screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 3050 mAh batterynSamsung Alpha @ Rs 38000: 4.7 inch, HD (720p), Samsung Octa processor, 1850 mAhnn1850 mAh won't be enough for the FINGERPRINT SCANNER let alone 3G/4G services ! nWhy should I pay more 1.5 times the price of Mi3 when the Alpha's specs are inferior and Samsung is NOT a status symbol brand too !nnIf Samsung could prove that it is as premium a brand as Apple, then such exorbitant prices can be accepted !nnMeanwhile a funny line by Samsung - "The Galaxy Alpha is definitely for those who like to express themselves" !! Why would someone (rich enough to buy Galaxy Alpha) want to express themselves through a phone that looks similar to 10 other phones offered by Samsung! 1st metal frame phone by Samsung and Samsung is considering it a huge product innovation!nnIt seems Samsung no longer desires to be a market leader in India !!
You gotta be kidding me. Stupid Exynos 1.3GHz and 1.8GHz, 1860 mAh battery for 37K. This is a piece of junk at this price. This should not cost more than 22K. The only thing this has got is 4G, and even that does not justify the price. And this will surely lag.
RAM | 2 GB |
Processor | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 |
Rear Camera | 12 MP |
Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
Battery | 1860 mAh |
Display | 4.7 inches (11.94 cm) |
Launch Date | September 27, 2014 (Official) |
Operating System | Android v4.4.4 (Kitkat) |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 |
CPU | Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A15 + 1.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A7) |
Graphics | Mali-T628 MP6 |
RAM |
2 GB
Very Good
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Display Type | Super AMOLED |
Screen Size | 4.7 inches (11.94 cm) |
Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
Pixel Density |
312 ppi
Very Good
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Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 70.06 % |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v4 |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Height | 132.4 mm Compare Size |
Width | 65.5 mm |
Thickness |
6.7 mm
Excellent
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Weight |
115 grams
Excellent
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Build Material |
Case: Metal Back: Metal |
Colours | Black, Blue, Gold, Silver, White |
Main Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution |
12 MP, Primary Camera |
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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 |
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Front Camera | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution |
2.1 MP, Primary Camera |
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Flash | No |
Capacity | 1860 mAh |
Type | Li-ion |
Removable | Yes |
TalkTime | Up to 11 Hours(3G) |
Standby time | Up to 350 Hours(3G) |
USB Type-C | No |
Internal Memory |
32 GB
Excellent
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Expandable Memory | No |
USB OTG | Yes |
SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM, GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
SIM 1 |
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz 4G Speed: 50 Mbit/s ↑ 150 Mbit/s ↓ (LTE category 4) 3G Speed: HSDPA 42.2 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑ GPRS: Available EDGE: Available
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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 |
USB Connectivity | microUSB 2.0 |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Larger screen:
5.10 inches (12.95 cm) vs 4.70 inches (11.94 cm)
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.9 GHz vs Quad core 1.8 GHz
Higher primary camera resolution:
16 MP vs 12 MP
Larger screen:
6.00 inches (15.24 cm) vs 4.70 inches (11.94 cm)
Lesser weight:
112 grams vs 115 grams
Slower processor:
Dual core 1.3 GHz vs Quad core 1.8 GHz
Larger screen:
5.00 inches (12.7 cm) vs 4.70 inches (11.94 cm)
Higher primary camera resolution:
13 MP vs 12 MP
Higher battery capacity:
2300 mAH vs 1860 mAH
Larger screen:
5.70 inches (14.48 cm) vs 4.70 inches (11.94 cm)
Faster processor:
Quad core 1.9 GHz vs Quad core 1.8 GHz
More RAM:
3 GB vs 2 GB
Larger screen:
5.50 inches (13.97 cm) vs 4.70 inches (11.94 cm)
Higher primary camera resolution:
13 MP vs 12 MP
Higher battery capacity:
2600 mAH vs 1860 mAH
Larger screen:
5.70 inches (14.48 cm) vs 4.70 inches (11.94 cm)
Faster processor:
Quad core 2.7 GHz vs Quad core 1.8 GHz
More RAM:
3 GB vs 2 GB
Rs 30,900