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Live photos and details of the metallic Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Recently, reports have surfaced that Samsung is working on a newer line of flagship devices, with the first phone in the series to be called Galaxy Alpha and have a body made at least partially out of metal. Well, thanks to one of our sources, we have managed to grab hold of live images of the device. The images confirm earlier reports that the Galaxy Alpha will sport a 4.7-inch screen and a metallic construction, though Samsung has opted to use aluminium on the sides while keeping the faux leather back that we’ve seen on the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy Note 3. which should help in offering both a solid grip and a premium

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Gearburn’s smartphone awards: the best and worst of 2014

"Looking back on the year that was, 2014 was probably one of the most competitive years for smartphone manufacturers in a good while. It’s not just Apple products on the radar of the trendy, and that’s also a good thing.

As a result, we’ll give you our top phones of the year, the real stand out performers, sellers and jet setters, that have undoubtedly been the most important and exciting releases of the year."

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ArtificiallyYours3643d ago

I think Xiaomi's phones could've made the list given their overall success in China.

TechImperia3643d ago

And India..you don't forget phones selling out in 6 seconds not once not twice not thrice but more than 10 times now.

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Galaxy Alpha to be discontinued in favor of Galaxy A3, A5 and A7

The Galaxy Alpha, Samsung’s first attempt of creating a metal phone to suit the new trend for premium design, is going to be discontinued in favor of the new line inspired by the expensive mid-ranger.

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Minimoth3646d ago

Well, that didn't last long.

Blasphemy3645d ago

Nope, I have the alpha and I love the look of it but the phone is laggy as hell. The battery is horrible, pictures come out terrible and people can't hear me when I'm trying to talk to them over the phone.

Samsung intentionally gimped this phone to compete with the iphone which makes no sense since this phone is ATT exclusive.

Nexus 5 is a better phone which is kinda sad considering the prices of these two phones.

I just ordered me Note 4 which I can't wait to get!

TechImperia3644d ago

that was crappy phone anyways

sarawithteeth3645d ago

I wonder if they'll roll out Gorilla Glass 4 to the A3, A5 and A7 then?

bahabeast3645d ago

I like where Samsung is heading. Metal uni body and at least a gig of ram. It seems to me like the phones are build more quality overall even those charger port's I think are more rigid

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: Which Is The Best Smartphone Under 5 Inches?

A look at which is the best Android smartphone under 5 inches, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha or the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

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