Samsung Galaxy Alpha G850F
2014Support ended
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Exceptional design
- Compactness
- Removable battery
- Super AMOLED screen
- Lightweight
- Historical significance
What to consider
- Very weak battery
- Outdated software
- No memory card slot
- No VoLTE support
- Screen resolution
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 4.7 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1280 pixels (HD)
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Display
- Screen size
- 4.7 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1280 pixels (HD)
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
- Processor
- Exynos 5430 Octa (20nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
- GPU
- Mali-T628 MP6
- RAM
- 2GB LPDDR3
- AnTuTu score
- 50000 (v5)
Camera
- Main camera
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 31mm, AF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 2.1 MP
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 1860 mAh
- Charging speed
- 10W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 9 hours talk time
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm
- Weight
- 115 grams
- Materials
- Metal frame, plastic back
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
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Minor signs of wear on the metal frame. The screen is clean. Battery capacity is sufficient for short-term use.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Samsung Galaxy Alpha G850F.
Small battery capacity
CriticalOnly 1860 mAh battery and a powerful processor.
Overheating
ModerateThin body and heat dissipation from the 20nm processor.
Screen burn-in
MinorWear and tear of Super AMOLED technology over time.
Home button wear
MinorMechanical wear from prolonged use.
Repairs and Parts6/10 iFixit / GreenFox Estimate
Battery Replacement
The battery is user-removable without tools.
Screen Replacement
The screen is heavily glued and requires heating to remove, risking panel damage.
Charging Port Repair
Requires opening the device and partially removing the motherboard.
Original parts are hard to find; mainly third-party replacement batteries are available.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
32 kg CO2e
Water Saved
8500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
115 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Tech Collector
A person who collects historically significant smartphones and appreciates the Alpha's unique design.
- Pioneer of the metal frame
- Excellent resale value
- Compact design icon
Minimalist User
A user who only needs a phone for calls and SMS and wants something very small.
- Very light and thin
- Simple menu
- Fits in any pocket
Hobbyist / Modder
A user who wants to experiment with older Android versions or custom ROMs.
- Removable battery
- Interesting Exynos platform
- Affordable price for experimentation
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device supports 4G LTE Cat6 speeds, but due to outdated software, it does not support modern VoLTE standards required for HD calls.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Galaxy Alpha is more powerful, but the A3 (2015) offered a similar design at a more affordable price and longer support.
| Feature | Galaxy Alpha G850F | Galaxy A3 (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 4.7" Super AMOLED HD | 4.5" Super AMOLED qHD |
| Processor | Exynos 5430 (8-core) | Snapdragon 410 (4-core) |
| Memory | 32GB (Not expandable) | 16GB (Expandable) |
The iPhone 5s offers better software longevity, but the Alpha has a larger screen and is thinner.
| Feature | Galaxy Alpha G850F | iPhone 5s |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Metal frame + Plastic | Full Aluminium |
| Weight | 115g | 112g |
| Screen size | 4.7 inches | 4.0 inches |
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