The all new metal Samsung Galaxy Alpha, the company’s latest attempt to compete with Apple’s iPhones, was released exclusively on AT&T on September 26, Tech Times reports.
The device, which was first announced in August, is a 4.7-inch smartphone very similar to the iPhone 6. It’s made of metal, unlike the standard plastic that the top-selling Galaxy S and Galaxy Note devices are made from, making it more akin to the latest iPhone 6 models. This metal Samsung Galaxy Alpha sells for $199 with a two-year contract.
A Different Shade of Apple
Samsung designed the Galaxy Alpha with flat sides, which is actually a departure from the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus; the iPhone 5, 5s, and 5c, and the older iPhone 4 and 4s all had flat edges, while the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have rounded edges.
Like the Galaxy S5 and the iPhone 6, the Galaxy Alpha has a fingerprint reader for unlocking the phone. It comes with 32 GB of internal storage, a 2.5 GHz quad-core processor, and a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera. The Alpha is available in three colors, just like the iPhone: Dazzling White, Charcoal Black, and Frosted Gold. By comparison, Apple has begun using more muted colors with silver instead of white, and dark gray instead of black.
For Android owners interested in upgrading, Tech Times says that the Galaxy Alpha is a premium-grade smartphone, even though it’s a smaller handset compared to the flagship 5.1-inch Galaxy S5 and 5.7-inch Note 4 phablet. The Alpha will be one of the smallest Android smartphones to release this year.
What do you think of the all-metal Samsung Galaxy Alpha? Is it worth getting compared to the iPhone, or is it better to stick with a bigger smartphone like the Galaxy S5? Let us know in the comments section below.
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