Networking
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
| 4G bands supported |
2600, 2100, 1900, 1800, 900, 850, 800 MHz |
| 3G standards |
UMTS |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 4G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 2G standards |
GSM |
| 3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
Ergonomics
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
Camera
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
2.1 MP |
Performance
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
| Microphone mute |
Y |
| Video call |
Y |
| Themes |
Wallpapers |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
Messaging
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
Call management
| Conference call |
Y |
| Speed dialing |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call divert |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
Technical details
| Google applications |
Google Voice Search, Google Play, Google Maps |
Battery
| Talk time (3G) |
11 h |
| Browsing time (4G) |
9 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
10 h |
| Browsing time (3G) |
9 h |
| Continuous audio playback time |
37 h |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
11 h |
Navigation
| Position location |
Y |
| GLONASS |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Processor
| Coprocessor frequency |
1.3 GHz |
| Coprocessor |
Y |
| Processor frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Coprocessor cores |
4 |
Storage
| USB mass storage |
Y |
| Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port |
Y |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
Design
| Fingerprint reader |
Y |
| Form factor |
Bar |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Additionally
| Battery performance |
1860 mAh |
| Internal RAM |
2 GB |
11.938 cm (4.7 ") AMOLED 1280x720, 4G, Quad-core 1.8GHz, 12MP, 802.11a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Android 4.4.4, 115g, Black
Premium metal frame
The first Samsung GALAXY smartphone with a genuine metal frame, the GALAXY ALPHA exudes luxury and sophistication. Fine crafting accentuates the premium look and feel of the metal frame.
Super slim
Slimmed down to only 6.7 mm, the GALAXY ALPHA features all the advanced technology of Samsung GALAXY phones and offers an excellent grip. Enjoy a sleek design and impressive capabilities all in one hand.
<b>Flagship experience</b>
Powered by new big. LITTLE multi processing technology, the GALAXY ALPHA offers the essential features of the GALAXY S5 – the HDR equipped camera, the fast autofocus, the fingerprint scanner, and S-health with its heart rate sensor.
<b>Power efficient</b>
Never miss important calls because of a dead battery. Ultra Power Saving mode dramatically reduces battery consumption by shutting down unnecessary functions, ensuring your phone is available when you need it.
<b>Easy web access with fingerprint log-in</b>
Do away with the hassle of memorising website IDs and passwords! Fingerprint Web Sign-in let you log in to password-protected websites with just a swipe of your finger.
<b>Protect your privacy</b>
Private mode keeps the personal information on your GALAXY ALPHA secure, hidden in a secret location that can only be accessed by the swipe of your finger.
