Samsung Galaxy Alpha: Specs, Images and Release Date Revealed Ahead of Launch

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For a while now, there have been talks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Alpha. Some reports have claimed that the Galaxy Alpha could be an answer to Apple's iPhone 6.

 

Others, however, are pessimistic about the idea of launching a premium device before the unveiling of Galaxy Note. So far, Samsung hasn't come clean on the rumors surrounding the Galaxy Alpha: a high-end phone that could retail for upwards of $1000 (about Rs. 60,000 approximately).

 

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha: Specs, Images and Release Date Revealed

With so many different reports floating all over the web, it is becoming clear that Samsung will indeed launch the Galaxy Alpha later in the year. While multiple sources have suggested August 13 unveiling, a recent suggest report from Brazil suggest the new device will see the light of day anytime soon.

An alleged publicity material of the Galaxy Alpha has surfaced online. Fortunately, we got know the full specifications of the upcoming device before the big reveal. Not to a surprise, the Galaxy Alpha features a 4.7-inch display having a resolution of 720 x 1080-pixels display.

Under the hood is an octa-core CPU, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of on-board storage. The leaked picture claims the device won't support an option to expand internal memory using microSD card.

Additionally, the handset also comes with a 12MP rear camera and a 2.1MP front-facing shooter for selfies. Other specifications include: a fingerprint sensor and heart rate monitor, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and an 1860mAh battery fitted inside.

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It is learnt that the upcoming phone will be made available in a 64GB on-board storage. As far as the price is concerned, the Galaxy Alpha is expected to cost a whooping R$2,399. Notably, the supposed handset might go official between the end of August and start of September.

Samsung ‘Galaxy Alpha' informally unveiled in Russia

Meanwhile, the much-hyped Samsung Galaxy Alpha has been unveiled in Russia). On Sunday, pictures of a high-profile event, which took place in Moscow, have started to emerge on social media.

The event, Samsung Galaxy Alpha Regatta by PROyachting, may have been a promotion event but it allegedly confirms the existence of the much touted handset. Reportedly Samsung plans to official introduce its new metal crafted handset in Russia next week.

Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

Source - Sam Mobile

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