Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
RM 860.00
Price last checked: 5 Aug 2016. Confirm current price before buying.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) price in Malaysia starts from RM860. It runs on the Snapdragon 801 chipset paired with 2GB RAM, a combination that was flagship-tier when this phone launched and still handles everyday apps without much fuss. The 4.7-inch Super AMOLED screen keeps colours punchy despite the modest 720p resolution, and the metal frame at just 115g makes it easy to carry.
The 12MP rear camera supports phase detection autofocus and can shoot up to 4K video, which is unusual for a phone this compact. Storage is fixed at 32GB with no card slot, so what you buy is what you get. Battery capacity is small at 1860mAh, so heavy users will want to keep a charger nearby.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Available. Released 2014, September |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| RAM & Storage | 32 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| External Storage | No |
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), planned upgrade to v5.0 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1860 mAh battery |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~312 ppi pixel density) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Multitouch | Yes |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm |
| Weight | 115 g (4.06 oz) |
| Body Type | \- Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) |
| Colors | Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| Radio | No |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP, 4608 x 2592 pixels, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Features | Dual camera, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
| Sound Type | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps), the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) have?
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) comes with 32 GB, 2 GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)?
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a Li-Ion 1860 mAh battery battery.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2014, September).