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Galaxy A5 - I'm really liking Samsung's New Design Direction.

Sevanw

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AustinIllini

AustinIllini

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Sevanw said:
So apparently the Alpha was not a one off. It's a new line of devices. This is the new Galaxy A5. I think it looks stunning. I think this is a good sign of where the Galaxy S line may go. But please don't lose the removable back to replace the battery.


http://www.sammobile.com/2014/09/19/exclusive-this-is-the-samsung-galaxy-a5-sm-a500f/

Would still like to see hardware like this for Windows phone.
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It's okay I guess. I'm not sure it looks as premium as the S line.
 
Oohara

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Sevanw said:
So apparently the Alpha was not a one off. It's a new line of devices. This is the new Galaxy A5. I think it looks stunning. I think this is a good sign of where the Galaxy S line may go. But please don't lose the removable back to replace the battery.


http://www.sammobile.com/2014/09/19/exclusive-this-is-the-samsung-galaxy-a5-sm-a500f/

Would still like to see hardware like this for Windows phone.
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The design does have a nice 'premium' look to it. IMO though it looks so much like a iPhone 4S/5 hybrid that it's almost eerie :eek: (I'm not on the anti-Samsung team btw, please don't hit me!)
 
Shanghaichica

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They look nice but they need to keep the removable back, SD card slot and high end specs. I wouldn't sacrifice any of those things for better build quality.
 
MRU

MRU

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ItHurtsWhenIP said:
I think it looks like a chamfered brick...bordering on hideous.
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You mean like this?
iphone_5s_hands-on_sg_4-580x391.jpg


SM-A500-GALAXY-A5-5.jpg
 
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minimo3

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The galaxy A6 will be rounded and have plastic antenna lines on the back aluminum panel :rolleyes:
 
jamesrick80

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Personally, I love the new Samsung designs. I always hated the touch id button on the iphone and the large bezels. Samsung is doing a good job with the design.
 
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