| OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| Shades | Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1860 mAh |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
| Primary Rear Camera | 12 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, Digital Zoom, Autofocus, LED flash |
| Display Size | 4.7 inch |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Processor | Quad-core, 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
Our Ratings | |
| Appearance | |
| Ease of Use | |
| Features | |
| Performance | |
| Value For Money | |
Quick Facts & Price | |
| Announced | Aug, 2014 |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Released | Sep, 2014 |
| Languages | English |
| Note | For East Asia, Southeast Asia Also known as Samsung Galaxy Alfa, Samsung SM-G850 |
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| Box Content | Handset, Charger, Headset, USB cable, Battery, Warranty card, User manual |
| Shades | Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue |
Processor & Sound | |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| Processor | Quad-core, 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
Cameras | |
| Auto Focus | |
| Camera Flash | LED |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP |
| Digital Zoom | |
| Face Detection | |
| GeoTagging | |
| Camera Resolution | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
| Resolution (Front) | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Smile Detection | |
| Touch Focus | |
| Video Resolution | 2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60fps, 720p @ 120fps |
| Camera Features | HDR, Panorama |
| Primary Rear Camera | 12 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, Digital Zoom, Autofocus, LED flash |
Display | |
| Display Colours | 16 Million |
| Multi-Touch | |
| Pixels Per Inch Density | 312 ppi |
| Screen Protection | TBD |
| Display Resolution (H) | 720 pixels |
| Display Resolution (V) | 1280 pixels |
| Display Size | 4.7 inch |
| Touchscreen | |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Display Features | Capacitive touchscreen |
RAM & Storage | |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Call Log | |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB |
| Memory Card | No |
| Other Storage Options | Dropbox (50 GB cloud storage) |
Dimensions & Weight | |
| Height | 132.4 mm |
| Thickness | 6.7 mm |
| Weight | 115 gms |
| Width | 65.5 mm |
Battery Size & Backup | |
| Talktime (3G) | Up to 13 hours |
| Stand-by (3G) | Up to 312 hours |
| Music Playback | Up to 59 hours |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1860 mAh |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| A-GPS | |
| ANT+ Support | |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Browser | HTML5 |
| GPS | with GLONASS, Beidou |
| Handsfree | |
| NFC | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network | LTE 700 MHz |
| Networks | 2G + 3G + 4G |
| EDGE | |
| GPRS | |
| Data Speed | HSDPA, 42 Mbps, HSUPA; LTE-A, Cat6, 300 Mbps DL, 50 Mbps UL |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
Features | |
| Alarm Clock | |
| Noise Cancellation | |
| Calendar | |
| Clock | |
| Fingerprint Scanner | Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) |
| Java | via Java MIDP emulator |
| Office Applications | Document viewer |
| Organiser | |
| SNS Integration | |
| Voice Dialing | |
| Voice Memo | |
Entertainment | |
| 3.5mm Jack/Port | |
| Radio | No |
| Image/Video Editor | |
| Image Viewer | |
| Music Player | |
| Video Player | |
| Video Recording | |
| Voice Recording | |
| Games | |
Ringtones | |
| Vibration | |
| Ringtones | MP3, WAV |
Messaging | |
| Predictive Text Input | |
| T9 Dictionary | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Social Networking | Facebook, Twitter |
Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Sensor | |
| Compass | |
| Gyro Sensor | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Other Sensors | Heart Rate |
Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 Review
Overview
High-End Performer With Adequate Power
By AmritDesign
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Galaxy Alpha is one of the most beautiful smartphones launched by the Samsung. It was announced in August 2014 and was released in September, 2014. It has adequate power under the hood to offer a seamless performance while playing HD games. It is an interested product for those who tired of company's plastic phones. The features and specifications are mentioned below:
Display and Dimensions
It features a 4.7 inch super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels and a pixel density of 312 ppi which delivers crisp and vibrant visuals. It carries a sophisticated outlook without comprising on the functionality. The rear side is surrounded by real metal along with soft touch plastic makes it easy to hold and carry. Being just 6.7mm thick, Galaxy Alpha is definitely the most meagre Galaxy smartphone till now. It carries a height of 132.4mm, a width of 65.5mm and holds a weight of 115 grams.
Processor and Operating System
The Galaxy Alpha S801 is boosted by a 2.5 GHz Quad- core Krait 400 processor loaded on Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 chipset. It is backed by 2GB RAM and manages rich graphics with the Adreno 330 GPU. The smartphone runs the Android v4.4.4 KitKat operating system.
Camera and Storage
It flaunts a 12MP rear autofocus shooter which has a resolution of 4128x3096 pixels and is capable to record 2160p videos at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps and 720p at 120fps. It supports features such as face detection, geo-tagging, LED flash and smile detection. On the front side, one can find a 2.1 MP snapper for video calls and selfies. It has inbuilt memory of 32GB devoid of any memory card slot.
Connectivity and Battery
On the connectivity front, it comes equipped with advanced features including 3G, 4G, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB, EDGE, GPRS and Wi-FI. It is powered by a Li-Ion 1860 mAh battery which is rated to deliver a talktime of upto 13 hours and standby time of upto 312 hours on 3G network. It also promises a music playback time of upto 59 hours.
Shades and Price
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha S801 is available in 5 different soothing shades including Scuba Blue, Charcoal Black, Forested Gold, Dazzling White and Sleek Silver. It is priced at Rs. 38900.
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