With more rumours about the upcoming iPhone 6 from Apple gathering steam, Samsung has launched what it calls “the evolution of galaxy designs” – the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. In what is a break from the norm, Samsung launches the Galaxy Alpha with a metal frame (similar to the iphone? You decide). With the Galaxy Note 4 set to debut ahead of the IFA 2014 in Berlin, the metal-framed Alpha has been released possibly not to share the spotlight with the unnannounced phablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha Displays its numerous Colour options
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a steel frame and a faux leather back similar to the Galaxy S5. The device sports a 4.7-inch 720p Super AMOLED HD display. The device is powered by a Exynos 5 Octa built up of four Cortex-A15 cores (1.8GHz) and four Cortex-A7 cores (1.3GHz) but there is a rumour of a Quad-core version (possibly the Snapdragon 805 SoC). There is 2GB of RAM and 32GB of non-expandable internal storage (no micro SD card slot).
On the rear is a 12MP camera with different camera features and a 2.1MP front camera for selfies and video chats. Connectivity options includes – GPS, Dual band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, LTE Cat.6 Connectivity, GPS, USB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha measures 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm, weighs 115g, runs on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat OS with Samsung’s TouchWiz on top and powered by a 1860mAh battery. And like the Galaxy S5; the Galaxy Alpha also pack a Fingerprint scanner, S health, Heart Rate sensor, Ultra Power Saving Mode and seamlessly compatible with the Samsung Gear smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Specifications
• Dimensions – 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm
• Weight – 115g
• OS – Android 4.4.4 Kitkat OS
• Display – 4.7-inch (1280 x 720) Super AMOLED HD display
• Processor – Exynos 5 Octa built up of four Cortex-A15 cores (1.8GHz) and four Cortex-A7 cores (1.3GHz)
• Memory – 2GB RAM
• Storage – 32GB internal storage (no microSD card)
• Camera – 12MP rear camera ; 2.1MP front camera
• Camera features – Beauty Face, Dual Camera, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Selective Focus, Shot & More, Virtual Tour
• Connectivity – NFC, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO(2×2), Bluetooth 4.0 BLE/ANT+
• Network – LTE Cat.6 (300/50Mbps)
• Sensor – Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gesture Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, HR Sensor
• Additional Features – Download Booster, Private Mode, Quick Connect, Ultra Power Saving Mode, S Health, fingerprint Scanner
• Battery – 1860mAh
• Colours – Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver, and Scuba Blue.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha would be available in Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver, and Scuba Blue variants but each market might get to see different colours. The price tag for the device was not announced along but the device is set to be available by the first week in September in over 150 countries.
For those interested, you can follow Samsung Galaxy Alpha News from the rumors till it launched. We hope to be able to get our hands on this device in Nigeria as soon as possible.
Premium. Premium. Premium. Looks a lot like the iPhone.