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Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)

Released: 2014, August. Released 2014, SeptemberDiscontinued

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General

Brand
Samsung
Model
Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)
Released
2014, August. Released 2014, September
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 450 EUR
OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Dimensions
132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm (5.21 x 2.58 x 0.26 in)
Weight
115 g (4.06 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED
Size
4.7 inches, 60.9 cm, 2, (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Internal
32GB 2GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
2.1 MP
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA
4G bands
1, 3, 7, 38, 39, 40, 41 - G8508S
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, heart rate

Other

SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Colors
Charcoal Black, Sleek Silver, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Scuba Blue
Models
SM-G8508S, SM-G850W, SM-G850A
SAR EU
0.40 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
Stand-by
Up to 312 h (3G)
Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, September
Talk time
Up to 13 h (3G)
Music play
Up to 59 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801)?

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801) run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Alpha (S801).