Networking
| 4G bands supported |
800, 2600, 2100, 1900, 1800, 900, 850 MHz |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 2G standards |
GSM |
| 3G standards |
UMTS |
| 3G bands supported |
900, 1900, 2100, 850 MHz |
| 4G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
Camera
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
2.1 MP |
Call management
| Speed dialing |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call divert |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Design
| Form factor |
Bar |
| Fingerprint reader |
Y |
Performance
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, To-do list |
| Video call |
Y |
| Themes |
Wallpapers |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
| Microphone mute |
Y |
Processor
| Processor cores |
4 |
| Processor frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| Coprocessor cores |
4 |
| Coprocessor frequency |
1.3 GHz |
| Coprocessor |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB port |
Y |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
| USB mass storage |
Y |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| GLONASS |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Battery
| 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 |
| Browsing time (3G) |
9 h |
Messaging
| E-mail |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
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 ") AMOLED 1280x720, 4G, Quad-core 1.8GHz, 12MP, 802.11a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Android 4.4.4, 115g, Gold
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.
