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Samsung SM-A500 To Feature Full Metal Body?
Another day, another rumor hits the mill. I am quite sure that many of us would have read about the iPhone 6 to the death by now, so how about a little bit of balnce that swings in the direction of Android? We do know that Samsung rolled out their gorgeous Samsung Galaxy Alpha not too long ago, where that was touted to be the first in a series of Alpha devices. Eventually other Alpha devices are tipped to feature premium design as part of the deal, and there are whispers online which point to the next Alpha series device that will be introduced as the Samsung SM-A500.
It is touted that the SM-A500 will continue to forge a personal identity that will help differentiate itself more from that of the Galaxy S and Note , sporting an entirely metal body instead. Other rumored hardware specifications point to a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, an 8MP camera at the back with a 5MP shooter in front, 16GB of internal memory, and a 2,330 mAh battery. It will not be dust or waterproof though, but it will have a fingerprint scanner and Samsung’s Ultra Power Saving Mode.
So, there is a new Samsung smartphone that is about to be released – big surprise, that, and I say this with full a sarcasm. Still, those who want something that looks to hang out on the high end side of things in terms of design and form factor, and yet having a mid-range performer within, can always settle for the Samsung Galaxy A9.
The handset has already appeared on the FCC database, which means it has been approved, and listed as the Samsung Galaxy A9. With the green light given, it is but a matter of time before it hits the market. While very little detail has been released so far, it should not be too long now before an official announcement is made. All that one can do now is to sit tight and wait. [FCC Page]
If you would like to fancy your chances with an upcoming mid-range device that seems to hover more on the higher end scheme of things, then the Samsung Galaxy A9 would certainly fit you to a ‘t’, so to speak. After all, accessory manufacturer ITSKINS has shared more details concerning this device, with the Galaxy A9 touted to be a wee bit more compact as opposed to the Galaxy S7 Plus, never mind that both handsets will come with 6.0″ screens.
Measurements of the Galaxy A9 include 161.9mm x 81.3mm x 7.34mm, where it would be slightly taller than the Galaxy Note5, while sporting a metal and glass design, a fingerprint reader that should be able to handle mobile payments, a Full HD Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 620 chipset, among others.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will no doubt be a smartphone that many people would look forward to picking up when it is ready, taking into consideration how flagship devices are always in demand. Well, the Galaxy S7 has been said to target an early 2016 release, and some photos of the alleged device has already been snapped, although one should take into consideration that the original Weibo post is no longer there.
Of course, do take this particular leak with a pinch of salt, since it could be one of the numerous smartphones from various manufacturers that could roll out a similar looking handset. In the leaked photos, you can see a wrap-around metal border design, which seems to be the in thing at least for the next couple of years. All that we can do now is to sit tight and wait for the real deal to surface.