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Samsung Galaxy Alpha

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User ratings:
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38 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • The smartphone is pleasant to hold
  • The innards are also very respectable
  • A very complete operating system that can provide a lot of fun

Cons

  • Only the image brightness could be a bit higher
  • Samsung does not install a micro-SD slot for easy expansion
  • Samsung axes the memory card slot in its Galaxy Alpha

Key specs

  • 12 Mpx
  • 4.7 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 312 ppi
  • 1860 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 2.1 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Pros

  • The smartphone is pleasant to hold
  • The innards are also very respectable
  • A very complete operating system that can provide a lot of fun
  • It works very reliably and increases the protection against unauthorized accesses
  • good handling and all important features
  • speech and audio quality in calls was excellent in the practical test
  • The speaker sounds good and can get loud
  • The mathematically infinite contrast and almost absolute black level are also
  • The colors look natural and rich subjectively
  • excellent voice quality is also commendable
  • feels satisfyingly solid and luxurious

Cons

  • Only the image brightness could be a bit higher
  • Samsung does not install a micro-SD slot for easy expansion
  • Samsung axes the memory card slot in its Galaxy Alpha
  • there is no slot for micro-SD cards
  • only maintenance and upgrade options are limited to the removable battery
  • plastic back panel is at odds with the overall styling
  • Xperia brand is nowhere near as popular as iPhone or Galaxy
  • lack of a microSD card slot is disappointing
  • Samsung Galaxy Alpha
  • battery life is one aspect that leaves to be desired
  • The plastic back cover of the Galaxy Alpha is actually quite thin

Samsung Galaxy Alpha - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.7 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1860 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
312 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.8 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed1.8 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410
GPU modelPowerVR SGX544
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution12.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card readerno
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.21 in
Width2.58 in
Depth0.26 in
Weight4.06 oz
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Other features
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.7 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density312.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.1 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Copper
  • Gold
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Metal
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Pedometeryes
Hearth rate monitoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1860.0 mAh
Standby time350.0 h
Talk time11.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging yes

Samsung Galaxy Alpha - Q&A (7)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy Alpha a 3G or 4G?
    rupert.damore
    over 1 year ago
    It's well equipped though, with Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Alpha waterproof?
    ahmad
    over 1 year ago
    It's not waterproof; it lacks a microSD slot; the battery is smaller; it uses a lower-res camera; and it doesn't come with an IR blaster. It also features a lower-res 720p Super AMOLED display.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does the Samsung Alpha have wireless charging?
    richard.kulas
    over 1 year ago
    All that many people were asking for well you know what we can charge it wirelessly like that and it
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How big is the Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
    perry
    over 1 year ago
    In a bid to appease naysayers, Samsung, the world's largest smartphone brand, has created the Galaxy Alpha which has a compact body with metal edges and a 4.7-inch screen.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Samsung Galaxy Alpha?
    sheilah.koss
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850x) is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled on 13 August 2014, the device was released in September 2014.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can you use S Pen on Galaxy book Flex2 Alpha?
    chong.mann
    over 1 year ago
    In terms of the S-Pen; The Flex 2 Alpha does not come with an S-Pen like the Mainline Flex and Pro 360 does. But this unit is digitizer capable which means you can get a battery-powered S-Pen or Wacom pen and use it with the unit.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung Galaxy Alpha a good phone?
    deloise
    over 1 year ago
    The Bottom Line If you love the high-end tech Samsung crams into its phones but hate the plastic bodies, the Galaxy Alpha may well be the phone for you. Its processor and camera perform brilliantly, while its compact 4.7-inch size makes it very comfortable to hold and use in one hand.
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.9
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 01.11.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha SM-G850F Smartphone Review
4.5

In-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (Samsung Exynos 5430 Octa 1.8 GHz, ARM Mali-T628 MP6, 4.7", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Samsung Galaxy Alpha iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy Alpha vs. Xperia Z3 Compact: Three kings
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GSMArena.com
iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy Alpha vs. Xperia Z3 Compact: Three kings

We're looking for the best phone with a sub-5" screen. At a time when the best features seem to only come with the largest display, there's a strange,...

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: Galaxy reboot
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GSMArena.com
Published: 21.08.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: Galaxy reboot

Utilitarian Samsung has finally put on their premium hat to produce a device with more refined looks and manageable size to match the upcoming iPhone 6....

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 12.10.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
3.5

The easiest way to describe the Galaxy Alpha's design is that it looks a bit like the iPhone 5s, and a bit like the Galaxy S5. That is to say, all of Samsung's utilitarianism stuffed inside a body worthy of Cupertino's runway. The chamfered edges shine and glimmer like a beautiful diamond, while the phone's rear shell is soft and durable (and removable!). For many Samsung fans, this is...

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review: Finally, a 'premium' Samsung phone
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 13.10.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review: Finally, a 'premium' Samsung phone
4.1

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy Alpha Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy Alpha configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: a glimpse of something new
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Android Authority
Published: 15.10.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: a glimpse of something new

With Samsung finally bringing some metal class to its smartphones, there's certainly a lot to get excited about. Here's our Samsung Galaxy Alpha review!

Samsung Galaxy Alpha The most luxurious Samsung Galaxy phone to date
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CNET
Published: 12.09.2014
The most luxurious Samsung Galaxy phone to date

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha packs impressive innards into a luxurious metal frame.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.01.2015
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
4.0

Enticingly sleek Samsung handset with its eye on the iPhone 6

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
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The Verge
Published: 26.09.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
4.0

Samsung puts on its designer suit

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
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Android Central
Published: 25.09.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha sees the Korean electronics giant finally taking premium materials seriously as a point of differentiation, while offering high-end specs in a device smaller ...

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha (AT&T) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.09.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (AT&T) Review
3.5

The Galaxy Alpha is Samsung's premium smaller phone, but it doesn't get first-class specs.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: a direct iPhone 6 competitor
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the Guardian
Published: 11.09.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: a direct iPhone 6 competitor

Samsung’s first metal-framed phone is a massive leap in design quality and small enough to use comfortably with one hand. By Samuel Gibbs

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
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T3
Published: 16.01.2015
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
4.0

With plenty of metal and glass, the Alpha has its eye on the iPhone 6

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 05.10.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review

A review of Samsung's Galaxy Alpha phone.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: The affordable flagship
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The Indian Express
Published: 24.10.2014
Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: The affordable flagship

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a good options for those trying to switch over to a top end smartphone.

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