Samsung Galaxy Alpha Rumoured for an August 13 Announcement
The date dispute
A day earlier, SamMobile had reported an August 4 debut. A German Samsung-focused site then said that date was wrong and gave August 13. The post does not say which report turned out to be right.
Rumoured specifications
- 720p display, likely 4.8 inches
- Exynos 5433 octa-core processor with a Mali-T628 GPU
- 2 GB of RAM
- 32 GB of storage, not expandable
- 12 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera
Benchmark result
The specs were not cutting edge, yet the phone scored well in the benchmark and even beat the Galaxy Note 3. The lower screen resolution probably helped the score, but the author still expected a very capable device.
Frequently asked questions
Was the Galaxy Alpha confirmed in this post?
No. The post covers a rumour about the date and specs, and it should be read as unconfirmed.
Why would a lower resolution score higher?
A 720p screen asks less of the processor than a higher-resolution one, which can lift benchmark results.
Could the memory be expanded?
Not according to the rumour, which listed 32 GB without expandable storage.