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09-29-2014, 12:29 AM
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#1 | | Old School RS
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| Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Is anybody considering buying this? I am looking to make a switch from my iPhone 5 and am thinking about an Android device for the first time. The Sony has some features that I really like but ultimately I think the small size and finish of the Samsung package is the most appealing to me. I don't really care about the lack of external storage since my current iPhone is a 16gb and is barely full - 32gb would be fine.
I was also looking at the S5 Mini but it seems that in most ways the Alpha is a much better phone, but I'm not really an expert so any input is appreciated.
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09-29-2014, 09:06 AM
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For me if I have to pick between Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy S5 Prime I would like the S5. Seems the Alpha is under power when compare to the S5 prime. The Alpha only have a 720p display.
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09-29-2014, 10:46 AM
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I was looking at this at the store the other day. I really like the build quality and the metal frame. If you look at its specs... it's like a sub-flagship and I would get it if it wasn't priced like it was a S5.
I think this is a better phone than the mini if that's what you're looking at.
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09-29-2014, 01:36 PM
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I was looking over this comparison: Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. Galaxy S5 mini
The screen is larger, it's much thinner, more RAM, better camera - seems like a no brainer. It amazes me that the S5 mini is so close in price.
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09-29-2014, 05:39 PM
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Do a comparison on gsmarena.com
The Alpha costs more, on contract, than the S5, and the S5 is better.
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09-30-2014, 12:03 AM
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i was considering alpha vs iphone6 , have had s3 for long time, ended up getting iphone. .. just wanted something different.. i guess
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