Samsung is famous for more practical phones, unlike its direct competitor Apple. The latter is more famous for the style and beauty of products, while the Korean company produces rather budget but practical devices. So, forget about these stereotypes. If there were any complaints about the latest model - the flagship Galaxy S5, then most of them should disappear when working with the phone that will be discussed in this article. And we are talking about "Samsung Galaxy Alpha" - a device that is deservedly called one of the most beautiful and stylish in the entire line of the Korean manufacturer. Let's find out what is so special about the novelty and what it is ready to offer to the buyer.
Positioning the model
So, for starters, let's figure out how the developer, Samsung, positions his device. It is known that shortly before its release, the long-awaited flagship model Galaxy S5 was presented, which, in theory, was supposed to “collect” all the demand for itself. A little later, we see the presentation of another smartphone, which is called "Alpha", and is referred to in commercials as "thin" and "stylish". Basically, in ityou can see the features of the S5 model and aluminum elements, which makes the device similar to the flagship from Apple. But this may seem only at first glance (especially if it is a golden Samsung Alpha). In fact, the mobile phone differs significantly from competitors and only slightly from the "older brother" of the 5th generation.
It's interesting that if Alfa cannot be compared with 5S in terms of hardware, then the phones are almost the same in terms of cost. It looks like Samsung is raising the price at the expense of style. Perhaps the move is justified, if you look at Apple's experience. Again, you need to understand the characteristics of the device to talk about what the buyer pays for.
Look & Design
The Samsung Alpha phone is presented in an aluminum case, even advertising slogans speak about it. Due to this, the model looks really elegant, especially in combination with a narrow metal frame around the display. As for the back cover, it is removable and made of plastic that feels like leather to the touch. Thus, holding the phone is comfortable and pleasant.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha's navigation is great. Traditionally for the manufacturer, the model comes with a central program minimization key, two side buttons "Properties" and "Back", as well as another mechanical screen lock key located on the side panel. It is made of metal, so it is pleasant to use it. In addition, it protrudes decently, which allows you to press it without much difficulty.
Assembling the Samsung Galaxy Alpha case
Again, there is a stereotype that the assembly class of mobile phones of the Korean concern is an order of magnitude lower than that of Apple products. Probably, this model is designed to destroy this myth and prove that the manufacturer is able to make not only stylish, but also high-quality "shell" of the phone.
The metal frame that surrounds the Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone has not only a decorative value, but also a rather practical function of giving rigidity to the case. If you try to bend the phone, press it hard, then no backlash is felt. It seems that the smartphone is monolithic, although this is not the case - even a case for Samsung Alpha is not required thanks to such a case.
Protecting your phone from water and dust
Since we have already mentioned the Galaxy S5, it should be said about its important quality - full protection against water and dust. The manufacturer mentioned this “feature” more than once in its advertising campaign, and, in fact, due to it, the Korean model was positioned as more refined than the iPhone 5S.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone does not have this. The model is not equipped with protection in the form of a rubberized cover and tight connections in the case. In principle, logically speaking, this approach is justified by the fact that the phone is positioned as stylish due to its thin body; the practicality of its use in everyday life is achieved due to the metal panel and strong glass on the sensor, and the waterproof case, inBasically, he doesn't need it. Again, it would probably be impossible to technically isolate a model as thin as a Samsung Alpha phone.
Display
Interestingly, the Alpha doesn't have the huge display that Samsung loves so much. The phone is equipped with a 4.7-inch Amoled screen. If we talk about its operation in general, then we can say that the display transmits a high-quality picture, retains color reproduction at different viewing angles, and in general - Samsung Alpha (a live review confirmed this) is quite acceptable for a non-flagship.
On the other hand, if you criticize the model as the most advanced smartphone in the lineup sold at a price, then we can mention the PenTile pixel placement technology. Due to its use on the phone screen, the image may not seem as high quality, especially if you work with Alpha closer than 20 centimeters away. Simply put, if you bring the display closer to your eyes, you can see pixels.
Samsung Alpha Platform
If we talk about the platform on which the device was developed, it should be said that this is Exynos 5 Octa, which consists of as many as 8 cores. Of these, 4 have a clock frequency of 1, 3; and 4 - at 1.8 GHz. With such a basis, of course, the novelty responds quite briskly and dynamically: no slowdowns or freezes were noticed in working with the device (and, probably, it is difficult to make the Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone start to fail). If aaccording to the test from the AnTuTu app, the device is even faster than the S5 (which is amazing).
As for the graphics engine, the device uses Mali-T628 MP6, which is capable of transmitting FullHD graphics. The picture quality of the smartphone is excellent.
Alpha mobile phone memory
Disclosing the characteristics of the model, we must also mention this characteristic of the device. According to reviews, Samsung Alpha is not equipped with a card slot; instead, the manufacturer gave the model an internal memory of 32 GB. Of these, by the way, only 25.4 GB can be used for filling. Is it a lot or a little? It is hard to say. In fact, considering how high-quality the image transmission is in a smartphone, how bulky photos taken with the camera can be, one can complain that 25 gigabytes is not enough for a smartphone of this level. However, on the other hand, the captured photos can always be downloaded to a computer, and the phone will again get a lot of free space. Perhaps the developers are right, and more than 32 GB on the phone is not required. Moreover, a fixed amount of memory allows for more precise optimization of the use of space on the device, which is also important. Another plus is that the price for Samsung Alpha will be the same, while the competing company sets different prices based on the amount of device memory.
Camera
Users also leave reviews about it. "Samsung Alpha" has two devices for fixingimages: front camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels and rear, designed for 12 megapixels. However, the value is not so much the number of pixels, but the optimization of the matrix used to create images. And, as a series of photos taken with the Galaxy Alpha shows, the smartphone is doing well with this. The pictures come out great; perhaps the phone can be called one of the most advanced on the market from this point of view.
"Alpha", of course, is equipped with a flash. In addition, as in the case of the Galaxy S5, there is a heart rate sensor near it, which encourages users to live a he althy lifestyle and fitness.
Battery and endurance
Alpha's battery capacity is, according to official data, 1860 mAh. If this is not enough, you can purchase a special case for Samsung Alpha, which has an additional battery built in to recharge the device. The fact that the developers use this particular battery is due to the small size of the device and, of course, the limited free space under the phone cover.
In general, due to austerity in battery consumption, as well as due to the optimization of all processes that take place in the device during active work, according to reviews, Samsung Alpha can last about 11 hours of active use. If we compare, for example, with the iPhone 5S, which has a 1560 mAh battery, then for Samsung this technical solution is a kind of success. The S5 has a 2800 mAh battery, but processes are probably less optimized there, because the charge keeps the device onan order of magnitude smaller (than Alpha could with the same battery). And so - the phone has a small vertical battery, which, according to the classical scheme, is placed under the cover. You can get it, in fact, at any time.
The price of the model in the domestic market
The phone has been on sale in the domestic market since September 12 last year. And then, and now it is offered at a price of 24,990 rubles. For this amount, a person gets a stylish, perfectly balanced phone of the business segment, capable of competing in its performance with the advanced models of the Korean giant Samsung. It is possible that in small online stores on Samsung Alpha the price will be slightly lower.
Conclusion
So all things considered, the overall Alpha leaves a pretty good impression. It's simpler than the S5, but it's as good as it gets in terms of build quality, performance, and features. Moreover, we can say that the style of the device is ahead of the flagship model. This is also confirmed by the reviews. "Samsung Alpha" may well become another round in the history of the development of the mobile department of Samsung due to a completely new format - a stylish metal phone of the highest segment. And this, obviously, confirms the high demand for the model, despite the fact that the presentation of the novelty took place a long time ago.
If you're looking for a phone that's practical enough for everyday use yet has a stylish look, this is definitely the Samsung Alpha. A review of the device proves this claim!
Who is Alpha suitable for?
The phone isuniversal in nature. Yes, it has a stylish metal body and lid, clearly defined as a "luxury item" due to the leather-like plastic. However, at the same time, the model is equipped with a heart sensor, and this is confirmed by the reviews. "Samsung Alpha" can be safely called a universal device that is suitable for both sports and business.
Thus, the device is also suitable for young, energetic people who care about their he alth; and those who are busy with their own business and need a productive phone that allows them to control the situation on their own.
