The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has been officially unveiled, being the first Android phone from the Korean manufacturer with a metal frame. In order to buy this phone, you can register your interest in the device with Carphone Warehouse, though it is not very clear when the seller will start hoisting the mobile phone. It has been announced by Samsung that the phone will be available for sale from September of 2014. The price details have also not come in. Samsung’s new flagship device, the Galaxy Alpha comes with 4G credentials and can partner well with EE, which is the fastest 4G network.
Size and Dimensions
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is very light, but it feels sturdy with a strong back that will not get scratched easily. The phone comes with a brushed metal design and is sleek at 6.7 mm thickness and mid range specifications. The display is 4.7 inches with a resolution of 720p HD. The phone is a touchscreen bar smartphone with a back cover made of plastic and aluminum on the sides. The dimensions of the phone are 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm and it weighs 115g. The display size is 4.7 inches and it comes with a Super AMOLED touchscreen technology and a pixel density of 320 ppi.
Features and Specs
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha runs on a quad core processor of 2.5 GHz and a RAM of 2 GB, running on Android 4.4 version. A heart rate sensor along with a fingerprint scanner for improving security is also provided in this smartphone.
At a Glance
The phone operates on Android 4.4.4 KitKat along with TouchWiz. The memory is 32 GB, but there is no micro SD card slot for expanding internal storage. It comes with a rear or primary camera of 12 MP, which is an auto focus one having a focal length of 31 mm and LED flash with f/2.2. The video camera has a resolution of 2160p for video recording. The front camera for video calling and selfies has a resolution of 2.1 MP. The phone has a removable battery of 1860 mAh Li Po.
A Sophisticated Offering
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is one of the most sophisticated offerings from the Korean manufacturer till date. It will attract an entirely new type of customer base with this new addition to its collection. Smartphones are becoming more and more of a fashion statement and not just a utility item anymore. People are looking for technical caliber and also chic looks, like a metal frame and metallic colors, which are the trend these days. The phone will be available in Carphone Warehouse in various colors and there will be an exclusive launch for the blue color. You can also buy the phone from other sellers like EE and Three, though they have not confirmed their plans for stocking this new device. However, buyers can pre-order their phones before the release in September.
New Product Strategy
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha offers an unexpected change in Samsung’s strategy. It comes with all the usual selling features of the Galaxy S5, but comes with premium material. It also comes with a refreshing departure from the usual Samsung design. The sides are made of aluminum and the black is no longer the faux leather one. It is also more pocketable and can compete directly with the iPhone 6.
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Alpha packs in style with substance offering a powerful performance combined with a great design, in a seamless combination. Lack of waterproofing along with lack of microSD card for expanding storage are two of the drawbacks of the phone.
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