Camera
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
2.1 MP |
| Video recording modes |
720p, 2160p, 1080p |
Messaging
| Chat |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 4G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 4G bands supported |
2600, 2100, 1900, 1800, 900, 850, 800 MHz |
| 2G standards |
GSM |
| 3G standards |
UMTS |
| 3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
Ports & interfaces
| USB port |
Y |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
Processor
| Processor frequency |
1.8 GHz |
| Processor cores |
8 |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Gyroscope |
Y |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Pixel density |
312 ppi |
Software
| Operating system version |
4.4.4 |
Performance
| Video call |
Y |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Widgets, Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
Design
| Fingerprint reader |
Y |
| Form factor |
Bar |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| GLONASS |
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 |
Call management
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Technical details
| Google applications |
Google Play |
Multimedia
| Image formats supported |
JPG, PNG |
Additionally
| Battery performance |
1860 mAh |
| AC adapter bundled |
Y |
| Internal RAM |
2 GB |
Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (ARM big.LITTLE, Quad-Core Cortex-A7 1.30 GHz + Quad-Core Cortex-A15 1.80 GHz), 2GB RAM, 32GB Flash, 11.938 cm (4.7 ") Super AMOLED, 1280 x 720, CMOS 12MP AF/CMOS 2.1MP, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G UMTS, 4G FDD LTE, NFC, GPS/GLONASS, 1860mAh, Android 4.4.4 KitKat, 115g, Gold
<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 6.7mm, 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 memorizing 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.
