Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Samsung Galaxy Alpha hands-on: Note 4 metal design in small compelling form factor
Source: Zdnet.com EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/20/2015

Samsung Galaxy Alpha video review
Source: Tech Advisor EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/11/2015

75% One Small Step
Source: IGN EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2015
Rating: Total score: 75%

75% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
Source: Techspot EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 75%

This is why we CAN have nice things: Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: Reg Hardware EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Source: Phone Arena EN→zh-CN 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.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Source: Gadgets Now EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
Source: Droid-Life EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review: In Depth
Source: Recombu EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Apple iPhone 6
Source: Phone Arena EN→zh-CN 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.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Samsung Galaxy S5
Source: Phone Arena EN→zh-CN 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.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/17/2014

70% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review: Silencing the Critics
Source: NDTV Gadgets EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

70% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: Laptop Mag EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy Alpha vs. Xperia Z3 Compact: Three kings
Source: GSM Arena EN→zh-CN 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.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2014

83% Finally, a 'premium' Samsung phone
Source: Digital Trends EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%

88% Samsung Galaxy Alpha Review
Source: Phone Arena EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 88%

78% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: Engadget EN→zh-CN 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).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 78%

82% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: the phone the Galaxy S5 should have been (almost)
Source: Pocketnow EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 50%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/26/2014

70% Samsung Galaxy Alpha (AT&T)
Source: PC Mag EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/26/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Enticingly sleek Samsung handset with its eye on the iPhone 6
Source: Techradar EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Source: Trusted Reviews EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. HTC One mini 2: Metal mania
Source: GSM Arena EN→zh-CN 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.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/17/2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Source: Pocket Lint EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Source: Stuff TV EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

100% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review
Source: Expert Reviews EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha is less like the iPhone than previously thought (hands-on)
Source: Pocket Lint EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/05/2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha review – more than just a metallic frame
Source: TLBHD EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha comparison review: Explore the pros and cons of Samsung's S5 mini & Alpha smartphones
Source: Tech Advisor EN→zh-CN 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.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/01/2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha review: Galaxy reboot
Source: GSM Arena EN→zh-CN 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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 4/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2015

89% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 3/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 89% mobility: 83% ergonomy: 92%

Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: c't - Heft 01/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2014

80% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: Android Magazin - Heft 1/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

97% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: SFT - Heft 1/2015
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 97%

High-Performance Smartphone der Spitzenklasse?
Source: Area DVD DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2014

91% Das flotte Android Smartphone für die Einhandbedienung
Source: Notebookinfo DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/18/2014
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 95% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 95%

79% Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Source: Telecom Handel - Heft 22/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79%

66% Metall-Smartphone mit zwei Macken
Source: Netzwelt DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 66% features: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90%

96% Samsung mit Stil
Source: Chip.de DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2014
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 91% mobility: 96%

Hoher Preis für hübsches Metall
Source: Futurezone.at DE→zh-CN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2014