Networking
3G |
Y |
Bluetooth |
Y |
4G |
Y |
Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
Wi-Fi |
Y |
3G bands supported |
2100, 850, 900, 1900 MHz |
SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
2G standards |
GSM |
3G standards |
UMTS |
4G bands supported |
2600, 2100, 1900, 1800, 850, 800 MHz |
SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
Messaging
Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
E-mail |
Y |
Chat |
Y |
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
Battery
Browsing time (3G) |
9 h |
Continuous audio playback time |
37 h |
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
11 h |
Talk time (3G) |
11 h |
Browsing time (4G) |
9 h |
Continuous video playback time |
10 h |
Navigation
Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Position location |
Y |
GLONASS |
Y |
Design
Form factor |
Bar |
Fingerprint reader |
Y |
Processor
Processor cores |
4 |
Processor frequency |
1.8 GHz |
Coprocessor cores |
4 |
Coprocessor frequency |
1.3 GHz |
Coprocessor |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
USB version |
2.0 |
USB port |
Y |
USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
Camera
Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
Video recording |
Y |
Auto focus |
Y |
Sensor type |
CMOS |
Front camera |
Y |
Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP |
Geotagging |
Y |
Built-in flash |
Y |
Video capture resolution (max) |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
Front camera resolution (numeric) |
2.1 MP |
Multimedia
Image formats supported |
JPG |
Ergonomics
Accelerometer |
Y |
Ambient light sensor |
Y |
Proximity sensor |
Y |
Storage
Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
Display
Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Orientation sensor |
Y |
Software
Operating system version |
4.4.4 |
Performance
Video call |
Y |
Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
Themes |
Wallpapers |
Flight mode |
Y |
Support for contact groups |
Y |
Microphone mute |
Y |
Call management
Speakerphone |
Y |
Call timer |
Y |
Call divert |
Y |
Call hold |
Y |
Conference call |
Y |
Speed dialing |
Y |
Vibrating alert |
Y |
Call waiting |
Y |
Caller ID |
Y |
Subscription
Subscription type |
No subscription |
Technical details
Google applications |
Google Voice Search, Google Play, Google Maps |
Additionally
Internal RAM |
2 GB |
Battery performance |
1860 mAh |
11.938 cm (4.7 ") (1280x720), Octa Core (Quad 1.8GHz + Quad 1.3GHz), 2GB RAM, 32GB, CMOS 12.0 MP, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Android 4.4.4 KitKat
<b>Premium metal frame</b>
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.
<b>Super slim</b>
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.