Review of Galaxy Alpha (S801). Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances
Created date: 09/30/2018, 14:40:38, Updated date: 04/16/2020, 12:08:18
We've conducted a detailed review of the Galaxy Alpha (S801), looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.
Summary of rating | Compare ratings with all 4368 smartphones |
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| Aspect | Score |
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| Grip | 77/100 |
| Screen size | 69/100 |
| Screen quality | 64/100 |
| Battery life | 45/100 |
| CPU specs | 56/100 |
| Multi-tasking | 50/100 |
| Camera specs | 32/100 |
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s features, performance, reviews
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s size
The Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a width of 2.6 inches (65.5 mm), a length of 5.2 inches (132.4 mm), and a thickness of 0.3 inches (6.7 mm). Men with large hands can easily operate it single-handedly, but a woman with a small hand might feel like the size is a bit bigger. In addition, the weight of the Galaxy Alpha (S801) is about 115 oz (115 g). Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless, and even after using it for a while your hands will not get tired.
Assessing the overall ease of carrying the Galaxy Alpha (S801) in terms of size and weight, it will not be a problem for everyday use.
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s screen
Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a 4.7 inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.
Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a fairly high-quality screen, so you will be satisfied with it most of the time. However, note that it may not be good enough for enjoying 4K and other high-resolution content.
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s CPU specs
With the 2.5GHz×4(Quad core) for processing power, the Galaxy Alpha (S801) has relatively high performance. Among all smartphones released to date, its performance is positioned between high level and middle class, but you won't feel any stress using most apps. For lighter 3D games you will almost always be able to play without complaint. And for 2D gaming you will probably feel hardly any stress.
With 2GB of RAM, the Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a sufficient amount. Very occasional cases of insufficient RAM do occur, but with this sort of amount of RAM, it will rarely be the cause of feeling any stress.
Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the Galaxy Alpha (S801), it is a mid-range smartphone, and in everyday use operation doesn't feel very jumpy or jerky, but to enjoy games, movies and the like a grade higher smartphone is recommended.
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s storage size
The data storage capacity of the Galaxy Alpha (S801) is 32GB, and while it is enough for taking photos, it might feel insufficient for those who often shoot videos or who install many games.
Since the Galaxy Alpha (S801) does not support SD cards, you need to be careful enough that you have enough capacity.
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s camera specs
Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a 12 MP main camera, which can serve you well in most cases. However, you might feel a little dissatisfied with the quality of the images.
Also, Galaxy Alpha (S801) has an 1 MP front camera, which is a very low figure. Unless you do not care about image quality, you should probably choose a higher-grade smartphone.
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s battery performance
The battery performance of the Galaxy Alpha (S801) is 1860 mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the Galaxy Alpha (S801) has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s general rating
The Galaxy Alpha (S801) is a relatively capable smartphone. If used as the main smartphone, it may be somewhat inconvenient for everyday use, but it is at a generally acceptable level.
Advantages and disadvantages of Galaxy Alpha (S801)
Advantages of Galaxy Alpha (S801)
- The design makes it very easy to hold. It can be comfortably used when held in one hand.
- It is lightweight and very portable.
Disadvantages of Galaxy Alpha (S801)
- It has a very low-grade front camera, so it should not be considered as a main camera.
Comparing the specifications of Galaxy Alpha (S801) against similar products
general rating
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | general rating | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.5 | - | Color:Charcoal Black/Sleek Silver/Dazzling White/Frosted Gold/Scuba Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (65.5 mm) x 5.2 inches (132.4 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm), Weight:115 oz (115 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312 ppi, Display size:4.7 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801, CPU specs:2.5GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:1860 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:1 MP | |||||
| 52.6 | ≈ | Color:Pearl White/Midnight Black/Platinum Silver/Soft Pink/Light Blue/Champagne Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.7 mm) x 5.5 inches (139.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm), Weight:123 oz (123 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293 ppi, Display size:5 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB, Storage size:16GB, Battery capacity:2300 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:13 MP, Front-camera resolution:5 MP | |||||
| 36.7 | Color:White/Gray, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (65.8 mm) x 5.1 inches (128.9 mm) x 0.4 inches (9.1 mm), Weight:126 oz (126 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:216 ppi, Display size:4.3 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB, Storage size:8GB, Battery capacity:1900 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:5 MP, Front-camera resolution:3 MP | ||||||
| 60.5 | Color:Charcoal Black/Shimmering White/Electric Blue/Copper Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.5 mm) x 5.6 inches (142 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:145 oz (145 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:431 ppi, Display size:5.1 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805, CPU specs:2.5GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:2800 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:16 MP, Front-camera resolution:2 MP | ||||||
| 52.9 | ≈ | Color:Charcoal Black/Sleek Silver/Dazzling White/Frosted Gold/Scuba Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (65.5 mm) x 5.2 inches (132.4 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm), Weight:115 oz (115 g), Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312 ppi, Display size:4.7 inch, OS:Android, Chipset:Exynos 5430 Octa, CPU specs:1.8GHz+1.3GHz×8(OctaCore), RAM size:2GB, Storage size:32GB, Battery capacity:1860 mAh, Rear-camera resolution:12 MP, Front-camera resolution:1 MP | |||||
body size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70.4 | - | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (65.5 mm) x 5.2 inches (132.4 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm) | |||||
| 83.5 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.4 inches (59.9 mm) x 4.3 inches (109.8 mm) x 0.5 inches (11.8 mm) | ||||||
| 83.5 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.4 inches (59.9 mm) x 4.3 inches (109.8 mm) x 0.5 inches (11.8 mm) | ||||||
| 66.4 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (66.3 mm) x 5.2 inches (132.9 mm) x 0.4 inches (10 mm) | |||||
| 67.2 | ≈ | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (67.9 mm) x 5.1 inches (130.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.8 mm) | |||||
| 62.7 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.7 mm) x 5.5 inches (139.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm) | ||||||
| 62.7 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.7 mm) x 5.5 inches (139.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm) | ||||||
| 58.0 | Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.5 mm) x 5.6 inches (142 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm) | ||||||
body weight
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | body weight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.3 | - | Weight:115 oz (115 g) | |||||
| 87.0 | ≈ | Weight:108 oz (108 g) | |||||
| 87.2 | ≈ | Weight:107.6 oz (107.6 g) | |||||
| 75.5 | Weight:137 oz (137 g) | ||||||
| 78.3 | Weight:130 oz (130 g) | ||||||
| 81.1 | ≈ | Weight:123 oz (123 g) | |||||
| 81.1 | ≈ | Weight:123 oz (123 g) | |||||
| 72.3 | Weight:145 oz (145 g) | ||||||
screen size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69.2 | - | Display size:4.7 inch | |||||
| 50.0 | Display size:3.5 inch | ||||||
| 50.0 | Display size:3.5 inch | ||||||
| 66.0 | ≈ | Display size:4.5 inch | |||||
| 66.0 | ≈ | Display size:4.5 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | ≈ | Display size:5 inch | |||||
| 74.0 | ≈ | Display size:5 inch | |||||
| 75.6 | Display size:5.1 inch | ||||||
screen resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.7 | - | ||||||
| 0.0 | |||||||
| 0.0 | |||||||
| 22.5 | |||||||
| 12.5 | |||||||
| 41.7 | ≈ | ||||||
| 41.7 | ≈ | ||||||
| 68.7 | |||||||
RAM capacity
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | RAM capacity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.0 | - | RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 5.0 | RAM size:512.0MB | ||||||
| 5.0 | RAM size:512.0MB | ||||||
| 35.0 | RAM size:1.5GB | ||||||
| 20.0 | RAM size:1GB | ||||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | RAM size:2GB | |||||
storage size
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | storage size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.5 | - | Storage size:32GB | |||||
| 11.0 | Storage size:4GB | ||||||
| 11.0 | Storage size:4GB | ||||||
| 50.0 | Storage size:16GB | ||||||
| 24.0 | Storage size:8GB | ||||||
| 50.0 | Storage size:16GB | ||||||
| 50.0 | Storage size:16GB | ||||||
| 55.5 | ≈ | Storage size:32GB | |||||
battery
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.8 | - | Battery capacity:1860 mAh | |||||
| 29.0 | Battery capacity:1300 mAh | ||||||
| 29.0 | Battery capacity:1300 mAh | ||||||
| 51.5 | Battery capacity:2100 mAh | ||||||
| 50.0 | ≈ | Battery capacity:2000 mAh | |||||
| 54.5 | Battery capacity:2300 mAh | ||||||
| 54.5 | Battery capacity:2300 mAh | ||||||
| 62.0 | Battery capacity:2800 mAh | ||||||
rear-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | rear-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.3 | - | Rear-camera resolution:12 MP | |||||
| 66.4 | Rear-camera resolution:15 MP | ||||||
| 5.0 | Rear-camera resolution:2 MP | ||||||
| 27.5 | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 27.5 | Rear-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 61.7 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 61.7 | ≈ | Rear-camera resolution:13 MP | |||||
| 68.8 | Rear-camera resolution:16 MP | ||||||
front-camera resolution
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | front-camera resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | - | Front-camera resolution:1 MP | |||||
| 15.8 | Front-camera resolution:2 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 15.8 | Front-camera resolution:2 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
| 50.0 | Front-camera resolution:5 MP | ||||||
grip
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | grip | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.3 | - | Color:Charcoal Black/Sleek Silver/Dazzling White/Frosted Gold/Scuba Blue, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (65.5 mm) x 5.2 inches (132.4 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm), Weight:115 oz (115 g) | |||||
| 85.3 | Color:Iris Charcoal/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.4 inches (59.9 mm) x 4.3 inches (109.8 mm) x 0.5 inches (11.8 mm), Weight:108 oz (108 g) | ||||||
| 85.3 | Color:Iris Charcoal/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.4 inches (59.9 mm) x 4.3 inches (109.8 mm) x 0.5 inches (11.8 mm), Weight:107.6 oz (107.6 g) | ||||||
| 71.0 | Color:White/Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.6 inches (66.3 mm) x 5.2 inches (132.9 mm) x 0.4 inches (10 mm), Weight:137 oz (137 g) | ||||||
| 72.8 | ≈ | Color:Black/White/Gray, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (67.9 mm) x 5.1 inches (130.8 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.8 mm), Weight:130 oz (130 g) | |||||
| 71.9 | Color:Pearl White/Midnight Black/Platinum Silver/Soft Pink/Light Blue/Champagne Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.7 mm) x 5.5 inches (139.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm), Weight:123 oz (123 g) | ||||||
| 71.9 | Color:Pearl White/Midnight Black/Platinum Silver/Soft Pink/Light Blue/Champagne Gold, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.7 inches (69.7 mm) x 5.5 inches (139.3 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm), Weight:123 oz (123 g) | ||||||
| 65.2 | Color:Charcoal Black/Copper Gold/Electric Blue/Shimmery White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):2.9 inches (72.5 mm) x 5.6 inches (142 mm) x 0.3 inches (8.1 mm), Weight:145 oz (145 g) | ||||||
screen cleanliness
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | screen cleanliness | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.3 | - | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:312 ppi | |||||
| 11.1 | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:164 ppi | ||||||
| 11.1 | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):320 x 480, Pixel density:164 ppi | ||||||
| 47.3 | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):540 x 960, Pixel density:244 ppi | ||||||
| 30.6 | Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):480 x 800, Pixel density:207 ppi | ||||||
| 59.9 | ≈ | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293 ppi | |||||
| 59.9 | ≈ | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293 ppi | |||||
| 85.7 | Display type:Super AMOLED, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:431 ppi | ||||||
performance
| Image | Product name | Review | Level of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the two | performance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.9 | - | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801, CPU specs:2.5GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB | |||||
| 0.3 | OS:Android, Chipset:Cortex-A7, CPU specs:1.0GHz×1(Single core), RAM size:512.0MB | ||||||
| 0.3 | OS:Android, Chipset:SC6815A, CPU specs:1.0GHz×1(Single core), RAM size:512.0MB | ||||||
| 21.1 | OS:Android, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1.5GB | ||||||
| 14.9 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:1GB | ||||||
| 33.5 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB | ||||||
| 33.5 | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, CPU specs:1.2GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB | ||||||
| 56.9 | ≈ | OS:Android, Chipset:Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805, CPU specs:2.5GHz×4(Quad core), RAM size:2GB | |||||
Galaxy Alpha (S801)'s specs
| Galaxy Alpha (S801) | ||||
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| Maker | Samsung | |||
| Release date | 9, 2014 | |||
| Color | Charcoal Black/Sleek Silver/Dazzling White/Frosted Gold/Scuba Blue | |||
| OS | Android | |||
| Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 2.6 inches (65.5 mm) x 5.2 inches (132.4 mm) x 0.3 inches (6.7 mm) | |||
| Weight | 115 oz (115 g) | |||
| Display size | 4.7 inch | |||
| Display type | Super AMOLED | |||
| Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 1280 | |||
| Pixel density | 312 ppi | |||
| Battery capacity | 1860 mAh | |||
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 | |||
| CPU specs | 2.5GHz×4(Quad core) | |||
| RAM size | 2GB | |||
| Storage size | 32GB | |||
| Rear-camera resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Front-camera resolution | 1 MP | |||
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