Small and compact, the Alfa 4 is comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver with one hand. Its build quality is solid and dense, without feeling too heavy. Because the edges of the top and bottom of the device are rounded and the battery door is matte plastic, the handset looks like a thicker, more pocket-friendly of its predecessor the LEAGOO Lead 4. On the right edge is a thin volume rocker and a sleep/power button, while up top houses a 3.5mm headphone jack and the Micro-USB port for charging. Located on the back is the main camera with its flash at the bottom. To the bottom is a small grille for the audio speaker. Using the gap at the bottom left of the device as an opening, you can pry off the back plate and access the 1600mAh battery, its dual SIM card in the middle and the microSD card slot on the left. With its petite design, the device is comfortable to hold and maneuver. The phone's screen is responsive to the touch and has a wide viewing angle. Outdoors, the display is easy to view with maximum brightness and for the most part, text and icons are clear and easy to read. Software and Features The Alfa 4 runs on Android mobile operating system, 4.4.2 (KitKat). With its new custom build LEAGOO UI3.0 System, a swipe to the left at the home screen lets you access the built in music player and another swipe to access your recent captured photos and camera function. At the bottom of the display are three hotkeys for back, home and menu. Long-pressing the home key calls up recent apps, which you can swipe away to close. Most notable feature included in the device was LEAGOO Xender, where users can shares files, apps and media between users faster or fun without connecting to any network with a speeds 50 times faster than Bluetooth. Camera and video Photo quality for the LEAGOO Alfa 4 was commendable, given it’s a low price with only a 3-megapixel rear shooter and a 2-megapixel front shooter. For the most part, pictures taken were sharp and in-focus, though only equipped with a 3MP rear shooter. Colours were true-to-life and in a well-lit environment it’s looked appropriately exposed. The camera itself operate smoothly, with little to no lag during taking pictures. Video recording was surprising amazing which able to record videos with 720p format at 60 frames per second. Display and Hardware The 4-inch display has a 400x800-pixel resolution with a pixel density of 233 pixels per inch (PPI) and everything onscreen, from apps icons to text, looks pleasantly crisp. Photo look pretty good too, colours are accurate and remain true even when the device is hold at an awkward angles. Powered by a Quad Core Processor which clocked at 1.2 GHz coupled with a 512MB RAM the device have no problem running basic apps with speedy results and buttery smooth performance. The Alfa 4 came with a built in 4GB ROM with an option for expandable storage up to 32GB, a notably features due to its affordable price for a smartphone. As an entry level smartphone, the LEAGOO Alfa 4 is a respectable option for every users who are looking for smartphone at a very affordable price. Priced at only RM199, the LEAGOO Alfa 4 was the best replacement for its old predecessor, the LEAGOO Lead 4. The LEAGOO Alfa 4 comes with 4 stunning colours, Ebony Black, Ivory White, Dashing Red and Earthy Brown, making sure there is colour for every user’s unique personality.
