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This reports the usually reliable ETNews . Earlier it was rumored that the Galaxy S5 would get.

a aluminum housing

South Korean manufacturer wants to produce the new metal housing. reportedly later this year E and prototype would have already been manufactured.

in Europe this year

While speaking earlier reports of aluminum, it remains unclear what kind of metal the case is made. ETNews reports only that the housing is made of a metal.

Because a metal housing also can bring with it some drawbacks Samsung would like to test the prototype in detail. Thus, the metal receiving antenna beïnlvloeden.

metal enclosures are also more difficult to make than plastic housings. This often leads to higher costs and longer production. addition, Samsung is known for its removable batteries and space for a microSD card. This may be taken during the testing of the metal housing.

There were initially rumors that the Galaxy Note III also would get. an aluminum housing Meanwhile sources that just make this phone also is made of plastic. Samsung has confirmed that the Note III and a smart watch to be announced.

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