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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Smartphone

Display diagonal
4.70 in
Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)*
Battery capacity
1,860 mAh

Benchmark results

  • Basemark OS II · 2.0 · total1,054* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark OS II · version unreported · total915* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results
  • Basemark X · version unreported · total11,065* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results

Display

Display diagonal
4.70 in
Display pixel density
312 ppi*
Resolution
720 x 1280
Panel
Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
720 px
Vertical pixels
1,280 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    4.70 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,280 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)*
Processor
Exynos

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A15*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.8 GHz*
  • Cortex-A7*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.3 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
32 GB, 2 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 2 GB RAM / 32 GB storage*
    Memory
    2 GB*
    Capacity
    32 GB*

Memory options

  • 2 GB
    Capacity
    2 GB

Storage options

  • 32 GB
    Capacity
    32 GB

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    12 MP
  • Front selfie
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Front
    Resolution
    2.10 MP
    Role
    selfie

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,860 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 2: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Reported value 3: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Bluetooth
4.0
NFC
Yes

Sensors

  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity sensor
  • Compass
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
  • gyro*
  • heart rate*
  • proximity*

Connectivity & features

  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)*
Height
132.40 mm
Width
65.50 mm
Thickness
6.70 mm
Weight
115 g

Colors

  • Charcoal Black*
  • Dazzling White*
  • Frosted Gold*
  • Scuba Blue*
  • Sleek Silver*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 32 fields
Body Weight
115 g (4.06 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    115*
    unit
    g*
    original
    115 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
4.7 inches, 60.9 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    60.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    60.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    20*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    20 nm*
    span
    • 18*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Mali-T628 MP6*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung Galaxy Alpha*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
32GB 2GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2GB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    12 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    31*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    31mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 3*
    • 8*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    60*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    60fps*
    span
    • 16*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    120*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    120fps*
    span
    • 28*
    • 34*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
2.1 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.1*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2.1 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS NFC
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,860*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1860 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 390 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 4gbands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G850F*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.7*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    6.7 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.26*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.26 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 58 fields
body weight
115 g (4.06 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    115*
    unit
    g*
    original
    115 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
4.7 inches, 60.9 cm (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    4.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    60.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    60.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy Alpha*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
ANT+*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 36*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    20*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    20 nm*
    span
    • 18*
    • 23*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-T628 MP6*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
32 GB, 2 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    12 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    31*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    31mm*
    span
    • 14*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    60*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    60fps*
    span
    • 19*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    120*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    120fps*
    span
    • 31*
    • 37*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 390 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - G850F*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body build
Aluminum frame, plastic back*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms nfc
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-G850F, SM-G850FQ, SM-G850Y, SM-G850M, SM-G850T, SM-G850A*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests performance
Basemark OS II: 915* / Basemark OS II 2.0: 1054Basemark X: 11065*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests camera
Photo / Video*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 75dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests audio quality
Noise -95.7dB / Crosstalk -65.6dB*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests battery life
Endurance rating 52h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
tests display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.509 (sunlight)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
2.1 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.1*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2.1 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2014, August*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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misc sar eu
0.37 W/kg (head)     0.51 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.37*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.37 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.51*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.51 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc sar
1.18 W/kg (head)     0.75 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.18*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.18 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.75*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.75 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery
Removable Li-Ion 1860 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,860*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1860 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery music play
Up to 37 h*
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launch status
Available. Released 2014, September*
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network
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 17(700) - SM-G850M*
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battery talk time
Up to 11 h (3G)*
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battery stand.by
Up to 350 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    6.7*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    6.7 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.26*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.26 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
score
915.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
workload
total*
Basemark OS II score
suite
Basemark OS II
version
2.0
score
1,054.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark OS II*
version
2.0*
workload
total*
Basemark X score
suite
Basemark X
score
11,065.0*
unit
points
points
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
Basemark X*
workload
total*
Specifications 3 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
115* g
Scope and conditions
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Display Type
Super AMOLED*
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Pixels X
720*
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Pixels Y
1,280*
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Display Size (inches)
4.7* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
70.2* %
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RAM (GB)
2* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
12* MP
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Selfie camera Single (MP)
2.1* MP
Scope and conditions
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
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Comms Bluetooth
4*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,860* mAh
Scope and conditions
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Price in USD
518.7*
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Model
Samsung Galaxy Alpha*
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Launch Expected Year
2014.0*
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Height (mm)
132.4* mm
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Width (mm)
65.5* mm
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Thickness (mm)
6.7* mm
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Specifications 4 · 59 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 37 h*
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 350 h (3G)*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 11 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable*
Body · Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame*
Body · Dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)*
Body · SIM
Nano-SIM*
Body · Weight
115 g (4.06 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE*
Comms · NFC
Yes*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)*
Display · Size
4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
ANT+*
Features · Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate*
Launch · Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, September*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF*
Main Camera · Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps*
Memory · Card slot
No*
Memory · Features
eMMC 5.0*
Memory · Internal
32GB 2GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue*
Misc · Models
SM-G850F, SM-G850FQ, SM-G850Y, SM-G850M, SM-G850T, SM-G850A, SM-G850S, SM-G850L, SM-G850K*
Historical price
About 390 EUR*
Misc · SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100*
Network · 4G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G850F*
Network · Features
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 - SM-G850M*
Network · Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Our Tests · Audio quality
Noise -95.7dB / Crosstalk -65.6dB*
Our Tests · Battery (old)
Endurance rating 52h*
Our Tests · Camera
Photo / Video*
Our Tests · Display
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.509 (sunlight)*
Our Tests · Loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 75dB*
Our Tests · Performance
Basemark OS II 2.0: 1054 Basemark X: 11065*
Platform · Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)*
Platform · CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)*
Platform · GPU
Mali-T628 MP6*
Platform · OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)*
Selfie camera · Single
2.1 MP*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Charcoal Black
Charcoal Black*
Sleek Silver
Sleek Silver*
Dazzling White
Dazzling White*
Frosted Gold
Frosted Gold*
Scuba Blue
Scuba Blue*
Display
Display
Diagonal
4.7* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,280* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
2.1* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Memory options
2 GB
Capacity
2.0* GB
32 GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
2 GB RAM / 32 GB
Memory
2.0* GB
Capacity
32.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A15
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.8* GHz
Cortex-A7
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.3* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
12.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted)
Fingerprint (front-mounted)*
accelerometer
accelerometer*
gyro
gyro*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*
heart rate
heart rate*

* Provisional data