Samsung has been too familiar to users with traditional plastic design which has always been considered a weakness in comparison to other manufacturers. After the design of the Samsung Galaxy S5 was much criticized at the design stage, the next model – alpha galaxy was remarkably changed with elegant metal design.

Samsung galaxy alpha is the first important step of Samsung in order to find out the user’s reaction with metal frame type. With this positive action, so Samsung fan who have long been interested in Samsung products can difficultly ignore this device.

Strong Configuration

    According to Antutu Benchmark (> 50 000 benchmark is really an impressive number for other devices) can show how well this cellular can be equipped for a strong configuration. In more detail, Chip Exynos 5 (5430), eight-core which may make surprisingly to the users because Exynos 5430 processor chip is being manufactured on 20nm process in the first time in the world. Eight-core processors include four-core A15 speed running at 1.8GHz clock in cooperate with four-core A7 in order to reduce energy at 1,3GHz clock.

Actually, another interesting thing is that the actual performance of the Exynos 5430 chip is 20-25% higher than comparing to 5420 chips before.

Eye-catching Design

 “Utterly gorgeous from head-to toe, the Galaxy Alpha is the best looking phone we’ve been seen from Sammy – ever!”

Samsung Galaxy Alpha was took some inspiration for Iphone 5 at the sophisticated metal edge design. This is very positive change for Samsung. Because almost previous products have been made of plastics.

Another pleasant design characteristic of the Alpha that Alpha is the thinnest phone in this Galaxy’s type – 6.7mm, lightweight (115gr) and screen size was slimmed down to the crisp 4.7″ HD display make easily using on just one hand.

Sure, the design shares some similarities with the Note 4, but we prefer the soft touch matte finish of its rear casing more than the Note 4’s leather-like pattern.

Advanced Camera for your photography experience

An interesting addition is that Samsung Galaxy Alpha with advanced roar camera. Samsung Galaxy Alpha reports 12MP resolution with an Led Flash which able to record a video 4K in 30 fps can honestly filling to users. You can undoubtedly record all your great moments anytime, anywhere even in a space insufficient light condition; you can take sharp, vivid and colorful photos thanks to the Real-time HDR.

Some drawbacks

The battery life could potentially leave a lot to be desired depending on your usage.  It’s a pretty small 1860 mAh battery capacity can reduce the battery consumption for whole day, playing game, watching video, surfing the internet for example.

In addition, the design of back case made of plastics so the users can feel that this device is not completely premium.

Conclusion

Samsung galaxy alpha is the first exploration for many metal frame devices in the future.  Samsung Galaxy Alpha is now available in Philippine in ₱ 29,480.00. With all listed review, Samsung’s Philippine lovers surely consider that this is a good choice.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha specification