Samsung Galaxy Alpha Limited Edition With Leather Back Panel Launched
Samsung has introduced four limited edition Galaxy Alpha models with handmade leather back panels in France. Priced at EUR 649 (approximately Rs. 50,000), the four limited edition Samsung Galaxy Alpha models have only 100 units each for sale, and each unit is numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
The designer metal-clad unibody Samsung Galaxy Alpha limited edition models were created in partnership with two fashion brands - Free Lance and JB Rautureau, says the company (via Samyhub). There is no mention of when of whether these models will be launched outside of France.
In terms of specifications, the limited edition Galaxy Alpha smartphones pack the same internals as the original that was launched in August globally, and in India in September. Colour variants available in India are Charcoal Black, Dazzling White and Frosted Gold. The Silver variant was introduced in November.
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. It features a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) Super AMOLED display. The handset sports dimensions of 132.4x65.5x6.7mm and weighs 115 grams. The Galaxy Alpha is powered by an octa-core chipset, with 2GB of RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage, which is non-expandable. The Galaxy Alpha sports a 12-megapixel rear camera and also includes 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. It packs an 1860mAh battery.Connectivity options include Micro-USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS/ EDGE, 3G, 4G/ LTE, and NFC. Samsung said the Galaxy Alpha is compatible with 4G/ LTE bands in India. The Galaxy Alpha also comes with fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor.
Samsung Galaxy AlphaRs. 37,400
REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS
Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery life
Camera
Value for money
Good
Sturdy metal chassis
Extremely light and super thin
Camera performance is decent in daylight conditions
Bad
Iffy fingerprint scanner
Heart rate monitor is still a mess
Expensive
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BUY AT
BLACK
₹ 37,400
GOLD
₹ 37,427
BLACK
₹ 37,700
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Limited Edition With Leather Back Panel Launched
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December 24, 2014
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