Samsung Galaxy Alpha

The Galaxy Alpha

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a flash of light in new direction for the company. The company is now focusing on the design of their phones which was one of the sour points of Samsung phones for a while. Gone are the fake metal bands around the phone, that are now replaced by real aluminium bands all around the sides.

The phone feels great in the hand and the cold aluminium makes the device feel all the more premium. The back is still a removable plastic panel but it has a new rubbery finish. There are subtle curve on the left and right of the phone that makes the phone fit nicely in the hand. The buttons are thin but very clicky and tactile. The heart rate monitor on the back is now to the side of the camera module compare to it being under the camera in the Samsung Galaxy S5. It is no longer an indent in the phone rather it is flush with the back of the phone.

The phone comes with a 720p 4.7" display that is not the best in terms of pixel density but is vivid and has high levels of contrast as all Samsung displays do. The speaker grill on the phone is at the bottom of the phone and is easy to cover. The camera is a 12 MP snapper that has the usual Samsung camera interface that lets you take some crazy shots. The home button doubles as the fingerprint scanner that you have to slide your finger over. It has been improved and the success rate of it working has increased.

This phone does not come with expandable storage, has a 4.7" screen and uses a nano SIM, hinting that it is an alternative to the iPhone. Many would say that the device is underpowered and lacks flagship specs, but this is not aimed at spec heads. This phone is meant to impress the average Joe who wants a good looking and feeling phone.
The phone costs $659 in the US and ₹39990 in India.