The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Overall
C
Performance
C
Display
B+
Battery
C
Camera
B+
Software
C
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera12 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 115g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,860 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, September
Also Known As
Versions:G850A for AT&TG850W for CanadaG8508S for East & Southeast Asia
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
