We have entered the age of the metal smartphone. Many manufacturers have adopted this new design because it provides a premium touch.
Samsung has long been criticized for providing plastic or polycarbonate materials for their high-end gadgets. Comparing, HTC has been lauded for turning to high-quality materials to evoke a better feel for their devices such as the HTC One M8. The role reversal of the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha and the HTC One E8 is not to be ignored.
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HTC switched from their premium feel that was found in the One M8, and opted for a polycarbonate version with the One E8. While many devices have tried to hide their plastic feel such as the Galaxy Note 3, this HTC smartphone is out in the open. THe quality of the phone is cheap and less put together than some phones. However, for the price, many users probably won’t mind.
On the other hand, the look and feel of the Galaxy Alpha are many betters. As it seems that Samsung has finally started to hone in on some of the user feedback. THe phone is instantly improved thanks to a metal frame that comes across the phone’s edge.
Other notable aspects of the One M8 includes their boom sound speakers that provide a superb listen. The Galaxy Alpha has near the bottom a tiny speaker; that will probably leave you less than impress. Weighing only 115grams, the Galaxy Alpha is much lighter than other smartphones even with the use of metal. While the plastic body of the One M8 still put on some weight at 145 grams, while lighter than its predecessor is still heavier than the Galaxy Alpha.
Memory
For the HTC, One M8 the internal memory is a disappointment. It does provide the expandable memory options that can get you up to 128GB, which is good. On the other hand, the Galaxy Alpha doesn’t offer expandable memory but outfits its device with 32GB of internal memory. For the HTC, One M8 you will find a Full HD 5 inch sceen which provides an excellent view. While the Galaxy Alpha’s 4.7 inch display fails in comparison to both display and resolution.
Speed
HTC One M8 provides a better performance with a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801, it is more than adequate. While the Galaxy Alpha provides a similar processor and speed, the One M8 is slightly superior.
The price of the devices is also a factor. As the HTC One M8 can be found for around $450. While the Samsung Galaxy, which is still new to the market, is priced at $650.