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Samsung Galaxy Alpha available to pre-order in the UK from 28 August; Stunning new smartphone available in-store from 12th September(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) London, UK -- Samsung Electronics today announced that the Galaxy Alpha will be available to pre-order in the UK on the Samsung e-store and selected partners from Thursday 28th August. Those that have pre-ordered the device will then be able to collect the latest addition to Samsung's Galaxy smartphone line up from the Samsung Experience Stores and the Samsung Store at Westfield Stratford City on Wednesday 10th September. The Galaxy Alpha will go on general sale with selected online and high street retailers including Carphone Warehouse and Phones4u to follow from Friday 12th September. Focusing on smart aesthetics, Samsung has taken a fresh approach to design with the Galaxy Alpha. Featuring a metal frame, elegantly curved corners and a soft back cover, the Galaxy Alpha is one of the slimmest Galaxy devices ever at less than 7mm thick. Despite its slim, lightweight design, the Galaxy Alpha provides the same powerful hardware and features you would expect from a flagship Galaxy mobile device. It is equipped with a brilliant 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED display as well as an advanced camera and real time HDR for an unrivalled viewing and photo experience. The Galaxy Alpha also includes innovative and popular features such as Ultra-Power Saving Mode, S Health, Finger Print Scanner, Private Mode and connectivity with the latest Samsung Gear Fit, Gear Live and Gear 2 wearables. "Combining a stunning metal frame and ultra-slim, light weight design with the same powerful hardware and features you'd expect from a flagship Galaxy mobile device, the Galaxy Alpha is perfect for those that want style without compromising on performance," said Ines van Gennip, Marketing Director, IT & Mobile Division, Samsung UK & Ireland said. "We're delighted to introduce the Galaxy Alpha to the UK market, offering our customers a unique metal design that blends beauty with functionality." The Galaxy Alpha will be available in the UK in Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver, and Scuba Blue. Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com. For further product information please see: www.samsung.com/uk/galaxyalpha/ Samsung Galaxy Alpha Product Specifications: Network LTE Cat.6 (300/50Mbps) Display 4.7" HD Super AMOLED (1280 x 720) AP Octa Core (Quad 1.8GHz + Quad 1.3GHz) or Quad Core 2.5GHz OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) Camera 12MP (rear) + 2.1MP (front) Camera Features Beauty Face, Dual Camera, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Selective Focus, Shot & More, Virtual Tour Video UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps Video Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Video Format : MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM Audio Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC Audio Format : MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA Additional Features Ultra Power Saving Mode Download Booster Quick Connect Private Mode Google Mobile Service Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube Connectivity WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac HT80, MIMO(2x2) Bluetooth: 4.0 BLE / ANT+ USB: USB 2.0 NFC Sensor Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor ,Gesture Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, HR Sensor Memory* RAM : 2GB Internal Memory : 32GB No micro SD Slot Dimension 132.4 x 65.5 x 6.7 mm, 114g Battery 1,860 mAh * All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation. * User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade. About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com. CONTACT: SAMSUNG UK Press Office The Red Consultancy Tel: +44 (0) 207 025 6620 Email: [email protected] Sally Clift SAMSUNG UK Tel: +44 (0) 7918 758 142 Email: [email protected] Camilla Morgan-Giles Senior Account Executive 020 7025 6525 07545 933 706 Twitter: @redprnews Facebook.com/redconsultancy . (c) 2014 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |