Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime leaks point to aluminum design

[PillowSmoke]

 

Looks like Samsung will really be emphasizing the "prime" in the rumored Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime variant. Aside from a 2K resolution display, the premium version of the flagship is now believed to also sport an aluminum covering, at least according this set of leaked photos and videos.

 

Word of a Prime version of the Galaxy S5 started back when the smartphone failed to launch with the QHD display that everyone was expecting. Rumors escalated when LG was said to also be preparing its own QHD smartphone, the LG G3 that is already scheduled to be unveiled May 27th. Given the rivalry between these two companies, as seen in the Galaxy Round versus G Flex, this might actually come to pass.

 

 

But more than just a high resolution display, it seems that Samsung will also be changing its tune a bit when it comes to the material used for the Galaxy S5 Prime. Instead of the usual plastic, recent leaks reveal the Korean manufacturer going with an aluminum finish. And it won't just be "fake" aluminum of some sort, like the faux leather used in the Galaxy Note 3. This one is true aluminum, from side to back, as the video below shows. It even comes in a golden color to give off an even more premium look.

 

 

A second video goes into the software to verify the exact model of this golden aluminum wonder. Clearly revealed by several benchmark tools and even Android's own Settings app is the model G906A, which has already been associated with the Galaxy S5 Prime. Even that Settings app betrays the device name as a certain Galaxy S5P, where we can only presume "P" to stand for Prime.

 

 

These leaks are noted to be those of a preproduction model, so there is still a possibility that the final product diverges a bit from this one. However, it will still be interesting to see if Samsung will really manage to pull off such a drastic change in design. It will be even more interesting to watch the public's reception to this smartphone, especially from those who have just bought a Galaxy S5, which isn't exactly a cheap investment.

 

Source: http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-prime-leaks-point-to-aluminum-design-18329492/

 

[Shd0w2]

Always loved aluminum phones,laptops, etc due to good heat dispersion,allowing better processors in a smaller form factor which give out more heat.

[dizmo]

I think it's going to be the Active more than the Prime.

Seems...meh. Just a metal back? Wow Samsung. Such a hard thing to accomplish.

[jezza39]

What a rip, way to shaft your loyal S5 customers Samsung by bringing out an incrementally better product so soon after a flagship launch.

[Beskamir]

What a rip, way to shaft your loyal S5 customers Samsung by bringing out an incrementally better product so soon after a flagship launch.

Alternantively this could indicate them listening to customers and reviewers although I agree that it's still kind of a terrible thing to do to those that had bought the S5.

[jezza39]

Alternantively this could indicate them listening to customers and reviewers although I agree that it's still kind of a terrible thing to do to those that had bought the S5.

 

Interesting point, I would prefer though that they waited until the S6 or Note 4. Not sure there's much point in going higher res on a phone unless it's 5.7ish inches. Most tablets are only 1080P atm with 1600P just coming in to it now.

[Misanthrope]

You know, I almost wish HTC and Apple would make phones out of compost just to see if Samsung suddenly decides to produce a shit phone as well.

[Dylan522p]

People like the One and iPhone because it is desgined well and built well. This is literally the same shitty design with a Aluminum back panel.......

[Dylan522p]

You know, I almost wish HTC and Apple would make phones out of compost just to see if Samsung suddenly decides to produce a shit phone as well.

As if they aren't already.

[toughtrasher]

You know, I almost wish HTC and Apple would make phones out of compost just to see if Samsung suddenly decides to produce a shit phone as well.

They would all sue each other for using the same crap materials lol

[LAwLz]

Great, as if the Galaxy S 5 wasn't already overpriced...

I wonder how much more this one will cost, and if they change anything else other than the screen and back.

[brownninja97]

im happy about this, honestly dont give two shits about the price because here in the Uk as long as its not from apple its pretty cheap 

 

eg

 

fathers iphone 5s= £55 per month(unlimited texts and calls, 10gb internet usage)

mothers htc one m8= £40 per month(unlimited everything)

my samsung galaxy s2= £12 per month(1000minutes calls and unlimited texts and 250mb of internet usage)

[Guest]

2K display....

I stopped reading there...