Samsung Galaxy Alpha

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Testberichte für das Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 4/2015
Plus: Gehäuse aus Aluminium, gewohnt tolle Qualität. Minus: Speicher nicht erweiterbar.
Einzeltest, online nicht verfügbar, Länge unbekannt, Datum: 01.07.2015

89% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 3/2015
Telefon (15%): „gut“ (2,2); Internet und PC (15%): „sehr gut“ (1,4); Kamera (15%): „befriedigend“ (2,8); GPS und Navigation (10%): „gut“ (2,2); Musikspieler (5%): „gut“ (1,7); Handhabung (20%): „gut“ (1,8); Stabilität (5%): „sehr gut“ (1,5); Akku (15%): „befriedigend“ (2,7).
Einzeltest, online nicht verfügbar, Länge unbekannt, Datum: 01.02.2015
Bewertung: Gesamt: 89% Mobilität: 83% Ergonomie: 92%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: c't - Heft 01/2015
Für ein Samsung-Gerät ist das Äußere des Galaxy Alpha ungewohnt hochwertig ... Technisch bedingt verbraucht das AMOLED-Display des Galaxy Alpha weit mehr Energie, wenn es helle Inhalte anzeigt. So ist der Akku schnell leer, wenn man auf Webseiten mit weißem Hintergrund surft.
Einzeltest, online nicht verfügbar, Länge unbekannt, Datum: 16.12.2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: Android Magazin - Heft 1/2015
Mit dem Galaxy Alpha hat Samsung ein Smartphone im Portfolio, das über weite Strecken mit seinem Hauptkonkurrenten iPhone 6 mithalten kann. Perfekt ist es aber auch nicht: Akkuleistung, Bildschirm und Betriebssystem könnten besser sein.
Einzeltest, online nicht verfügbar, Länge unbekannt, Datum: 01.12.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80%

97% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: SFT - Heft 1/2015
Plus: Edles Design; Sehr gute Performance; Hohe Featuredichte. Minus: Kürzere Akkulaufzeit; Kein Micro-SD-Slot.
Einzeltest, online nicht verfügbar, Länge unbekannt, Datum: 01.12.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 97%

High-Performance Smartphone der Spitzenklasse?
Quelle: Area DVD Archive.org version
Geht doch! Der Wechsel an der Designerspitze trägt erste Früchte, denn die Koreaner beweisen erstmals mehr Mut bei der Materialwahl, denn der Griff in die Metallkiste war längst überfällig. Dass die Macher ein wenig zu Apple schielten ist okay, schließlich kann man beim Smartphone-Design das Rad nicht mehr neu erfinden.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Lang, Datum: 27.11.2014

91% Das flotte Android Smartphone für die Einhandbedienung
Quelle: Notebookinfo Archive.org version
Mit dem Samsung Galaxy Alpha erhält man ein durchaus sehenswertes Smartphone mit 4,7-Zoll Display und HD-Auflösung. Die Leistung ist gut, die Kameras ebenfalls und die Akkulaufzeit reicht zumindest für einen Tag Nutzung aus. Typische Android-Merkmale vermisst man dafür aber zum Teil, wie etwa den erweiterbaren Speicher oder ein wasserdichtes Gehäuse.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Lang, Datum: 18.11.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 91% Leistung: 95% Bildschirm: 85% Mobilität: 85% Gehäuse: 95% Ergonomie: 95% Emissionen: 95%

79% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: Telecom Handel - Heft 22/2014
Die Schönheitsoperation ist dem Galaxy S5 nur teilweise bekommen, denn das Galaxy Alpha kommt nicht ganz an die technischen Top-Leistungen des großen Bruders heran.
Einzeltest, online nicht verfügbar, Länge unbekannt, Datum: 01.11.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 79%

66% Metall-Smartphone mit zwei Macken
Quelle: Netzwelt Archive.org version
Mit dem Galaxy Alpha liefert Samsung das, was sich viele Fans seit Jahren Wünschen. Das Galaxy Alpha ist derzeit Samsungs schickstes Smartphone. Kamera, Klang und Prozessor erfüllen höhere Ansprüche - unter dem kompakten Formfaktor leidet jedoch die Akkuleistung. Auch das Display könnte besser sein.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Lang, Datum: 23.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 66% Ausstattung: 70% Mobilität: 50% Gehäuse: 90%

96% Samsung mit Stil
Quelle: Chip.de Archive.org version
Das schicke Galaxy Alpha zeigt im Test, dass es dem iPhone 6 ebenbürtig ist, aber keine neuen Android-Maßstäbe setzt. Die Akkulaufzeiten gehen in Ordnung, das Display ist wegen der Pentile-Matrix aber zu unscharf. Größtes Plus sind Design und Handhabung, ein dickes Minus gibt's für den fehlenden microSD-Slot.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 21.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 96% Preis: 91% Mobilität: 96%

Hoher Preis für hübsches Metall
Quelle: Futurezone.at Archive.org version
Es ist das schönste Galaxy-Smartphone derzeit und auch das, das sich am besten anfühlt. Dennoch sollte man zum Preis eines Spitzenmodells auch die entsprechende Hardware bekommen. Sind Funktionen wichtiger als Design, erhält man mit Sonys Z3 Compact ein besser ausgestattetes Smartphone in ähnlicher Größe, das auf Preisvergleichsportalen um gut 100 Euro günstiger als das Alpha zu haben ist.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 15.10.2014

Ausländische Testberichte

Samsung Galaxy Alpha hands-on: Note 4 metal design in small compelling form factor
Quelle: Zdnet.com EN→DE Archive.org version
If you purchase a Samsung Galaxy Alpha from AT&T, currently available for free with AT&T Next, $49.99 with a standard two-year contract, and $612.99 with no annual contract. AT&T is also offering a special bundle on the Samsung Tab 4 8.0. You can get this compelling tablet for free when you add it to your Samsung Galaxy order and sign up for a two year plan. The two year data plan requires that you pay $14.99 per month for shared data access.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 20.02.2015

Samsung Galaxy Alpha video review
Quelle: Tech Advisor EN→DE Archive.org version
video review
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 11.02.2015

75% One Small Step
Quelle: IGN EN→DE Archive.org version
The Galaxy Alpha feels like Samsung's trial run at making a high-end device, but with compromises that keep it from being a fully premium experience. Yes, the build is excellent and the design is a big step forward from the Galaxy S5, but the underwhelming screen and storage cap are disappointing concessions.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 27.01.2015
Bewertung: Gesamt: 75%

75% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
Quelle: Techspot EN→DE Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is one of those smartphones that I like, but wouldn’t recommend over the current crop of high-profile flagships on the market today. The design of the Alpha is certainly very nice, and a significant upgrade over the plastic mess Samsung has dished up over the past few years. The part-metal body is slim, light and portable, and thanks to the perfectly-sized 4.7-inch display, the device is easy to use with one hand or two. It also looks quite attractive, which is something that I haven’t been able to say about too many of Samsung’s previous flagships.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr Lang, Datum: 05.11.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 75%

This is why we CAN have nice things: Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: Reg Hardware EN→DE Archive.org version
Small, light and kinda funky, the Galaxy Alpha is without a doubt the most aesthetically pleasing phone ever to leave a Samsung assembly plant in the back of a truck. The battery capacity may have been pared back a wee bit too far in the name of saving an extra few grams and the absence of a memory card slot is a little hard to understand, but the chipset is a monster, the display good and device very light and compact.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 29.10.2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Quelle: Phone Arena EN→DE Archive.org version
The Z3 Compact's extra design feature – its stereo speakers at the front – are arguably a more useful addition than Samsung's stand-out fingerprint scanner, too. The Galaxy Alpha also loses the battery life and call quality match, as well as the price battle – the Sony Z3 Compact is currently $150 cheaper than the Alpha, so you will be voting with your wallet as well.
Vergleich, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 24.10.2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Quelle: Gadgets Now EN→DE Archive.org version
Samsung has crafted its finest looking handset to date, and it's one that can easily be used in one hand too, unlike the company's phablet obsession. While it's not as spec heavy as some other flagship blowers, the Alpha is still speedy enough for your day to day use and it'll look good doing it too. With the Galaxy Note 4 echoing the same metal design, the Galaxy Alpha marks a new look for Samsung, and we've got to say we're impressed. More like this, please.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 23.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
Quelle: Droid-Life EN→DE Archive.org version
The Alpha could have been a real contender, however, its exclusiveness on AT&T, coupled with poor performance and average battery life should keep most buyers away from it. If Samsung wants to make a real “iPhone Killer” device, all they need to do is remake this same exact hardware, but throw in a bigger battery and improve upon TouchWiz’s jank. Seriously, it might be perfect then. In our eyes, they could even get away with overcharging for it if the performance was not so held back by the huge amount of TouchWiz featured on the phone.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Kurz, Datum: 22.10.2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review: In Depth
Quelle: Recombu EN→DE Archive.org version
On paper it may not have the best camera, offer the best feature set or even boast the best build quality of the current smartphone crop, but there’s no denying that this is one of the most considered smartphones Samsung has ever made. Some might balk at the £539 SIM free price tag, and that’s understandable, but this handset doesn’t go bigger for the sake of it; it focuses more on delivering quality and consistency that’s hard to fault.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Kurz, Datum: 20.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Apple iPhone 6
Quelle: Phone Arena EN→DE Archive.org version
Pricing alone indicates that these two smartphones are competing head-on against one another, where it’ll cost consumers $200 to pick them up on-contract. If we’re to look at what they offer on paper, from a specs sheet and features set standpoint, it’s almost certainly obvious that the Samsung Galaxy Alpha would garner more attention – more so considering its software experience proves to be more diversified than iOS 8. Not only that, it has a premium design that matches its high-end quality, which was lacking in the past with Sammy’s devices.
Vergleich, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 17.10.2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy S5
Quelle: Phone Arena EN→DE Archive.org version
Here in the US, consumers can pick up both smartphones through AT&T for the 2-year contract price of $200. Somewhat of a strange decision to say quite frankly, it’s tough to recommend handing over the cash to pick up the Galaxy Alpha. Yes, it’s certainly gorgeous looking, but the same amount will land you the more features rich Galaxy S5 – not to mention it’s also better spec’d, offers a water resistant property with its construction, and performs better in a variety of areas over its sibling.
Vergleich, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 17.10.2014

70% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review: Silencing the Critics
Quelle: NDTV Gadgets EN→DE Archive.org version
By no means are we saying that the Galaxy Alpha is a bad phone, because it is the most premium-looking and sturdy Samsung phone we've played with till date. However, there are compromises in the form of heating issues, the lower resolution screen and the lack of expandable storage. At least now we know that Samsung can make a premium-looking smartphone with sturdy materials, because the Galaxy Alpha's design language is replicated in the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 4 as well.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 15.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 70% Preis: 60% Leistung: 70% Bildschirm: 70% Mobilität: 70% Gehäuse: 80%

70% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: Laptop Mag EN→DE Archive.org version
I applaud Samsung for improving the design of its Galaxy line, and the Alpha makes me excited to see its upcoming phones. I love the elegant and one-hand-friendly design, as well as the swift performance this handset offers. But in the end, the Galaxy Alpha is just a prettier, more compact version of the Galaxy S5 with fewer features and less battery life.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Lang, Datum: 14.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 70%

iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy Alpha vs. Xperia Z3 Compact: Three kings
Quelle: GSM Arena EN→DE Archive.org version
It's impossible to tally up a final score for this but that was never the point - as usual, the point is to help different users pick out the phone that's right for them. The super mini playground is not as empty as it once was and these three phones are excellent picks at three different price points. The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the most affordable of the bunch so it celebrates each of its victories a little louder than the other two. The Apple iPhone 6 meanwhile is easily the most expensive one and has the most to prove, yet its fans are rarely swayed by such mundane details such as pricing.
Vergleich, online verfügbar, Sehr Lang, Datum: 13.10.2014

83% Finally, a 'premium' Samsung phone
Quelle: Digital Trends EN→DE Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha may very well be the best looking Samsung device that you can find today, but it has some very tough competition. Also, at the price that Samsung has put up for this device, it might lose out. Still, the Galaxy Alpha should be on the top of Samsung fans' buying lists.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 13.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 83%

88% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
Quelle: Phone Arena EN→DE Archive.org version
Cutting straight to the chase, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha is an excellent, all-around phone. From taking photos, to its battery life, it earns plenty of high marks from us. However, its refreshing design change is what we’re most impressed about. No longer are we presented to the same plastic feeling that the company has churned out time-after-time in the past. Oh no! Instead, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha signals a new direction for Sammy in being a company that can take great pride in the design of its devices. Not only is it sporting a premium feel, but the compact size of the phone helps to give it a charming demeanor that’s been lacking of late with these 5-inch and up sized devices we’ve been exposed to of late.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Lang, Datum: 12.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 88%

78% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Quelle: Engadget EN→DE Archive.org version
As beautiful as the Galaxy Alpha may be, its price leads to its ultimate downfall. The only reason you'd want to pick this over the Galaxy S5, which is available for a similar price, is that you prefer a smaller size or more solid build. But even then, this design isn't a one-and-done; you'll be able to get the same fit and finish on the Note 4 and Note Edge (albeit with larger screens).
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Lang, Datum: 06.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 78%

82% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: the phone the Galaxy S5 should have been (almost)
Quelle: Pocketnow EN→DE Archive.org version
Still, it bears repeating: the Galaxy Alpha is the first really beautiful Samsung smartphone we’ve handled in years – and maybe ever. In many ways, it’s the product the Galaxy S5 should have been, and we wish it hadn’t taken the company so long to release it. If you’re dead-set on a Samsung smartphone, and you appreciate form at least as much as function, the Galaxy Alpha is one of the best you can find today. Just make sure you factor the cost of an extra battery into your budget.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Kurz, Datum: 03.10.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 82% Leistung: 70% Ausstattung: 80% Mobilität: 50%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: First Impressions
Quelle: NDTV Gadgets EN→DE Archive.org version
The Alpha's metal frame represents a departure from previous Samsung Galaxy phones, which primarily consisted of polycarbonate plastics. However, the Alpha still has a plastic back, albeit one that feels smoother and nicer than what's on the S5. You can swap in a spare battery, but can't add a memory card.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 26.09.2014

70% Samsung Galaxy Alpha (AT&T)
Quelle: PC Mag EN→DE Archive.org version
Against flagships, the Galaxy Alpha doesn't quite measure up to the iPhone 6 in the 4.7-inch space—or in general, to Samsung's own S5 or to the new Moto X. Smaller shouldn't have to mean second-rate. While the Galaxy Alpha has solid four-star specs, especially considering its bright screen and solid battery life, I'm marking it down half a point for being less than it could be.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 26.09.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 70%

80% Enticingly sleek Samsung handset with its eye on the iPhone 6
Quelle: Techradar EN→DE Archive.org version
Samsung has created a truly desirable smartphone for the first time in... well, ever. Those who were fine with Samsung's plastic-heavy approach in the past may frown at perceived compromises in the Galaxy Alpha's spec list, but I'd encourage you to hold one in your hand before making any snap judgements. This is a phone that's pleasant to use in a variety of situations, thanks to its lightweight design, just-right size, and impressively swift performance.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr Lang, Datum: 18.09.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80% Preis: 70% Leistung: 90% Ausstattung: 80% Gehäuse: 90%

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Quelle: Trusted Reviews EN→DE Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha conjures up some mixed feelings. This is undeniably the best-looking phone Samsung has come up with and is clearly a direct rival for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6. The metal frame is beautifully integrated into a still predominantly plastic design and on that front it's a step in the right direction. It's something that should have happened a long time ago.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Lang, Datum: 17.09.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80% Preis: 70% Leistung: 80% Bildschirm: 80% Mobilität: 70% Gehäuse: 80%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. HTC One mini 2: Metal mania
Quelle: GSM Arena EN→DE Archive.org version
The Galaxy Alpha marks a new beginning for Samsung, which HTC may view as trespassing on their premium territory. Samsung may have found a weakness - HTC have a proper full-size flagship but their compact offering feels like a midranger at times. The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has more devices to worry about, the high-profile targets being the Apple iPhone 6 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. The HTC One mini 2 is cheaper than all three and the iPhone is the only one matching its metal unibody.
Vergleich, online verfügbar, Sehr Lang, Datum: 17.09.2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Quelle: Pocket Lint EN→DE Archive.org version
Overall the Galaxy Alpha is an attractive smartphone that's powerful enough to handle anything you care to throw at it. Compared to any Samsung smartphone that's come before it, it's also a lot more premium in build quality. That makes it a significant step forward in the range and one we hope to see further develop in future devices.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 12.09.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80%

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Quelle: Stuff TV EN→DE Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a neat experiment in Samsung’s phone designs that tells us a lot about the way its mobiles are probably headed. Less plastic that’s meant to look like metal and more of the real stuff is a good thing.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 12.09.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80%

100% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Quelle: Expert Reviews EN→DE Archive.org version
The Galaxy Alpha is a huge step forwards for Samsung and by far the best small handset that it's made, if not its best standard Android handset. Specs wise, the Galaxy S5 may win, but it's not far ahead in terms of performance or camera quality. In fact, we'd rather have the Alpha. Its better build quality and smaller body make it the more comfortable phone to carry around, while it's still extremely fast. It also gives Samsung a credible competitor to the iPhone 6, which is pretty much the same size. Ultimately, the Alpha turns Samsung from a manufacturer of tech-packed smartphones into a manufacturer of beautiful and desirable ones, too.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Mittel, Datum: 12.09.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 100%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha is less like the iPhone than previously thought (hands-on)
Quelle: Pocket Lint EN→DE Archive.org version
When Samsung announced the Galaxy Alpha, its latest smartphone until the Note 4 and Note Edge were unveiled a couple of days ago, many thought that the design owed something to Apple's iPhone - most notably the iPhone 4 and 4S.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 05.09.2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review – more than just a metallic frame
Quelle: TLBHD EN→DE Archive.org version
While it makes a few compromises here and there, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha checks most of the important boxes a modern smartphone should, with a sturdy and beautiful body, fast performance, good screen and impressive camera performance. And it's also smaller and lighter than most other Android heavyweights.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Kurz, Datum: 03.09.2014
Bewertung: Gesamt: 80%

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha comparison review: Explore the pros and cons of Samsung's S5 mini & Alpha smartphones
Quelle: Tech Advisor EN→DE Archive.org version
Overall, the Galaxy S5 mini and Galaxy Alpha are reasonably evenly matched smartphones from Samsung. With just 0.2in difference between the screen size, your decision between the two will come down to metal vs plastic when it comes to design. Of course, there's also the matter of processor and camera, both of which the Alpha wins at, but a lower price and better storage options are where the S5 mini manages to fight back. It's a tough call, and will really depend on what you need from your device, so make sure you take a close look at our comparison review to help you determine which is best for you.
Vergleich, online verfügbar, Sehr kurz, Datum: 01.09.2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: Galaxy reboot
Quelle: GSM Arena EN→DE Archive.org version
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a brilliant addition to the Galaxy line. Not quite an alpha dog but a starry-eyed pup, dreaming of leaving its own legacy. What if they dropped the "Galaxy" moniker and just called it "Samsung Alpha"? A tempting thought. The plastic back, the hardware keys below the screen, and some of the TouchWiz bloatware are all weighing down the Galaxy Alpha and those are all Galaxy genes. Samsung missed an opportunity to one-up the iPhone 6 with water resistance and a large battery - one that Sony won't miss with the Xperia Z3 Compact.
Einzeltest, online verfügbar, Sehr Lang, Datum: 21.08.2014

Kommentar

Modell:

Das Samsung Galaxy Alpha ist das erste Phone aus Metall von Samsung. Mit einer Größe von 4,7 Zoll und einem Gewicht von 115 g kann es komfortabel in der Hand gehalten werden. Das Design erinnert stark an das iPhone. Das verglichen mit dem iPhone niedrigere Gewicht ist der Kombination mit Kunststoff zu verdanken. Die kompakte Größe wirkt deutlich solider verglichen mit allen Kunststoff-Phones, doch leider ist das Gerät nicht wasserdicht. Wie das S5 bietet es einen Herzfrequenz-Sensor an der der Soft-Touch-Rückseite, doch dieser ist diskreter versteckt.

Die 1280 x 720 Pixel Auflösung ist enttäuschend niedrig. Die schwache Pixel-Dichte von 312 ppi vergrößert die Enttäuschung weiter. Deswegen sind Details weniger knackig. Der 720p-HD-Bildschirm verliert gegenüber dem 1080p-Bildschirm des S5. Die Enttäuschungen werden etwas durch die 12 MP Hauptkamera mit Kamera-Sensor und LED-Blitz wettgemacht. Die Kamera erzeugt mit ihren vielen Features Bilder in erstaunlicher Qualität. Die Front-Kamera löst mit 2.1 MP auf und ist ebenso ziemlich gut.

Das Galaxy Alpha hat einen Octa-Core-Prozessor und daher laufen sogar die anspruchsvollsten Spiele sehr gut. Der 1860 mAh Akku hält ungefähr einen Tag (oder länger) Web-Surfen durch. Wichtig: Das Galaxy Alpha hat keinen micro-SD-Slot. Damit ist der User auf den internen Speicher beschränkt.

Serie: The Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a handset for those after a compact phone, one on an affordable contract, or a device that can be bought SIM-free. Most of Samsung’s phones of previous years were plastic, even the fairly expensive devices. The Samsung Galaxy A3 demonstrates just how far the company has moved on from that style. This device is composed of glass and metal, with barely any plastic on show at all. The front and back glass are big-brand Gorilla Glass 4, and the rear features curved edges for a softer feel. Beneath the screen is a reliable fingerprint scanner couched between the two soft keys, just as in Samsung’s larger phones. Also included is a headphone jack. In addition, the Galaxy A3 is water resistant. Its IP68 certification means that an accidental drop in water is unlikely to cause damage. As is the case with the majority of new handsets, the Samsung Galaxy A3 has a USB Type-C charging port rather than micro-USB. The phone has just 16 GB of storage, which is a little disappointing since the device offers only 9.8 GB of available internal memory and 481 MB of RAM without installing any apps. However, there is a slot for a single microSD card in the tray. The Samsung Galaxy A3 has an unusual speaker placement. Rather than sitting on the bottom of the device, it can be found on the side, above the power button. Speaker quality is fine, with enough volume to cut through some ambient noise.

For display, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 features a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with punchy colors that can be calibrated to suit the user’s taste. For those who like a super-vivid look, it’s there. If a more relaxed colour is desired, it's possible to just switch to the "Basic" mode in Settings to achieve this. The Samsung Galaxy A3 has a 13 MP rear camera with a f/1.9 lens. However, the camera lacks optical image stabilization. Around the front sits an 8 MP selfie camera. It's capable of producing decent images in good light. The phone uses an Exynos 7870, a CPU with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.6 GHz, and a Mali-T830 GPU. Samsung also includes masses of pre-installed apps, which aren't entirely welcome since the Samsung Galaxy A3’s storage is limited. There's the Microsoft Apps suite, including Word and OneNote. S Health is probably the most interesting of Samsung’s own apps. This is now a full fitness and 'wellness’ platform, allowing the user to simply track steps, but also log user’s food and GPS-track hikes, cycles and walks as well. There's only a small increase in battery capacity from 2,300 to 2,350 mAh. The 2,350 mAh battery is well suited to the Samsung Galaxy A3’s small screen, and when used in a way that exploits this, the Galaxy A3 lasts for some time. The 2017 Galaxy A3 is a low-end smartphone with all the necessary features of a high-end device. Hence, the slightly higher price tag is justified.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

ARM Mali-T628 MP6: Im Exynos 5420 Octa integrierte Grafikkarte für Smartphones und Tablets.

Diese Karten können nur sehr alte und sehr anspruchslose 3D Spiele flüssig darstellen.  Anwendungen wie Office, Internet surfen, Bildbearbeitung oder (SD) Videoschnitt sind jedoch ohne große Einschränkungen möglich.

» Weitere Informationen gibt es in unserem Notebook-Grafikkartenvergleich und der Benchmarkliste.

5430 Octa: Exynos-5-SoC mit vier Cortex-A15-Kernen, vier Cortex-A7-Kernen und einer ARM Mali-T628 MP6 Grafikeinheit. 20-Nanometer-Nachfolger des Exynos 5420.» Weitere Infos gibt es in unserem Prozessorvergleich Vergleich mobiler Prozessoren und der Prozessoren Benchmarkliste .

4.70":

Dieses Display ist winzig. Man wird wohl sehr wenig am Bildschirm sehen und Mini-Auflösungen nutzen können.

0.115 kg:

Samsung: Die Samsung Group ist der größte südkoreanische Mischkonzern und wurde 1938 gegründet. In der Samsung-Gruppe waren 2014 489.000 Menschen beschäftigt, und sie gehört zu den weltweit größten Unternehmen gemessen an Umsatz und Marktstärke. Der Name Samsung bedeutet im Koreanischen "Drei Sterne" und repräsentiert die drei Söhne des Firmengründers. Das Unternehmen wurde 1938 als Lebensmittelladen gegründet. Mit der 1969 gegründeten Tochter Samsung Electronics nahm Samsung die Fertigung elektrotechnischer Artikel in Angriff, wobei man sich frühzeitig auf Unterhaltungselektronik und Haushaltsgeräte konzentrierte. Weitere Zweige, in denen der Großkonzern tätig ist, sind Maschinenbau, Automobile (Hyundai), Versicherung, Großhandel, Immobilien und Freizeit. Samsung stellt eine breite Palette von elektronischen Produkten her, darunter Smartphones, Fernsehgeräte, Haushaltsgeräte und Halbleiter. Die Galaxy-Smartphone-Reihe des Unternehmens ist eine der beliebtesten der Welt. Samsung ist auch ein wichtiger Akteur in der Halbleiterindustrie und stellt Speicherchips und Prozessoren für viele andere Elektronikhersteller her.

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