Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) was announced in 2014, August. Released 2014, September With 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) and running Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), PDAF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps video, while the Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA
  • Note: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 - G850A, SM-G850W
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8508S
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, August. Released 2014, September
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
  • Weight: 115 g (4.06 oz)
  • SIM: Nano-SIM

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
  • GPU: Adreno 330

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Internal: 32GB 2GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

  • Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), PDAF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2.1 MP
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 312 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 13 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 59 h

Misc

  • Colors: Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
  • Models: SM-G8508S, SM-G850W, SM-G850A
  • SAR: 1.25 W/kg (head)     1.05 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.40 W/kg (head)     0.27 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 450 EUR