Samsung Galaxy Alpha
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a budget-focused device, powered by the Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
ChipsetExynos 5430 Octa (20 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 Exynos 5430 Octa (20 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
Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, September
Also Known As
Versions: G850F (Europe); G850T (T-Mobile), G850M (Vodafone); G850FQ; G850YAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Alfa
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 5430 Octa (20 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
312 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,860 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1860 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
115g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha does not support a memory card.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha ships with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop).
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE.
