Galaxy alpha vs s5

[TheGeeker]

What do you think? Alpha is only 280 no co tract

[Aniallation]

What do you think? Alpha is only 280 no co tract

Well, how much is the S5 in comparison?

 

The Alpha is similar to the S5, but you lose the screen size and resolution, waterproofing, and MicroSD slot in exchange for the metal build.

 

Personally I like the Alpha more (it's probably my favorite phone out of all that I've used) but would recommend the S5 if the price difference is minimal.

[Gale]

I have the Alpha. I can pretty much describe it as a toned down S5. Buy it if you don't need a "fancy" smartphone.

[TheGeeker]

I have the Alpha. I can pretty much describe it as a toned down S5. Buy it if you don't need a "fancy" smartphone.

I like the size. Need a small phone. Moving up from an s3. 

[Gale]

I like the size. Need a small phone. Moving up from an s3. 

 

Yeah, it can actually fit nicely in a pocket, unlike a lot of flagship phones. No need to put it in a bag/purse.

[Afterlife737]

I've seen and used the Alpha, had the S5. The prices of that thing plummeted like mad!! Feel a bit sorry for the poor people who bought if at launch Anyway I'd go S5 all the way, if the price is right. On the Alpha you loose basically most of what makes the S5 great. The waterproofing, SD card slot, the screen resolution (might not actually be such a big problem, the Alpha has a really nice screen from what I could tell, but not all SAmoleds are created equal.. Especially when you compare them to the crazy saturated one on the S3neo I recently got for a family member) and overall you don't know how Samsung will support the Alpha in the long run... Might leave it hanging after Lolipop. On the overhand you KNOW the S5 will be supported for some time! The S4 has Lolipop already Again though, you didn't mention the price difference. The Alpha from prices here in Europe is a great phone go get on a budget, but the S5 is a GREAT phone to get at the right price And if you like the Alpha, in Europe (not sure about the States) Samsung launched the A line, which actually aren't that bad budget phones and I think they have metal sides like the Alpha

[Afterlife737]

I like the size. Need a small phone. Moving up from an s3.

Maybe try a Nexus 5?? They're still lovely phones to get even if they're not the newest... Got one for myself in November and haven't regretted it at all still nice and small to fit it most pockets (unless you wear those dreaded "hipster" skinny jeans because then any phone is going to struggle to fit) but with the perfect sized screen for most things imo... And you can get them for good prices, especially in the USA