The Galaxy Alpha, on paper at least, is a dream phone for scores of Samsung users. You get the look of a Galaxy device without necessarily getting the feel of one. The phone is made of metal and premium materials, making up for the cheap build-quality that plagues even Samsung's high-end devices. Americans turned on by such an idea can now pick a Galaxy Alpha up come September 26th, when the phone will go on sale exclusively from AT&T online and in stores.

Unsurprisingly, the Alpha's perks come at a price. The phone will cost $612.99 altogether or $199.99 with a two-year contract. Next18 customers can opt to pay $25.55 a month, whereas Next12 folks can get by with hanging over $30.65 instead.

The Alpha matches your bling. That's why it costs so much.

Specs-wise, that money will get you a 4.7-inch 1280 by 720 AMOLED display, a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, a 12MP camera, and 32GB of internal storage (with no microSD card slot). There's a fingerprint sensor in the home button and a heart rate sensor next to the rear shooter. Power comes from a tiny 1,860mAh battery, which is smaller than even that of the Galaxy SIII. The Alpha may look premium, but it definitely comes with its share of drawbacks.