Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. Samsung Galaxy S5- which phone suits your needs more?

With the release of Samsung's latest offering, tech junkies are now wondering whether getting the new Alpha is a smart choice. Is Samsung's new mid range smartphone good enought to outshine one of it's most notable devices to date?

Need help deciding? Here's a quick specs review of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. Samsung Galaxy S5.

Screen

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha packs a 720P resolution with a 4.7-in screen. With a SuperAMOLED panel, users are guaranteed an extremely vivid display. The Galaxy S5 on the other hand boasts of a 1,920x1080 Full HD resolution, with a 432ppi pixel density, making it compatible to play Full HD videos and browse through desktop versions of websites without having to adjust the size of the fonts.

It also has a 5.1-inch display that is favored by many.

Camera

The Galaxy Alpha has a 12MP camera and boasts of producing better looking images under low light conditions.

Meanwhile, with its 16MP camera, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is capable of recording 4K video recording plus other high-end features.

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha can run for a maximum of 12-13 hours.

The Galaxy S5 has a larger 2,800mAh battery, but since it has a larger screen and faster processor, shorter battery life is expected. However, the smartphone can last for 17 hours if the user intends to use it for purely watching videos.

In terms of getting the smartphone with the most noteworthy specs, the Samsung Galaxy S5 still remains to be the best bet. However, the Galaxy Alpha is way cheaper, but offers outstanding features.

Which one between Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 do you like better?

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