Name: Galaxy S4 Active
Brand: Samsung
SKU: 96725
Rating: 4.4 (39 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

device s power consumption rates are reasonable
The app feels clean and easy to use
S4 Active does a good enough job here

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is not as rugged as those phones
the images just lack a little bit of sharpness
whose performance muscles are a little underdeveloped

Primary sensor resolution: 8 Mpx
Screen size: 5 in
Resolution: 1080, 1920 px
Technology: IPS TFT
Pixel density: 441 ppi
Battery capacity: 2600 mAh
Cpu cores: Quad-core
Primary resolution: 2 Mpx

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active - Pros & Cons

device s power consumption rates are reasonable
The app feels clean and easy to use
S4 Active does a good enough job here
The quality is good enough for video chats
The keys have a nice click-point
Great performance for a TFT display
The reception range is excellent
the image remains stable
viewing angle stability is excellent
It works reliably and with precision
enjoyable and even in pretty sunny conditions
the device is strong
with calls coming through crisp
Games play fantastically well too
navigation array are responsive and easy to press
It also has a great speakerphone
Voices were mostly clear and volume sounded strong
Colour replication is excellent
bike band fits well and the phone is stable as I cycle
Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly
very easy to set this up and is already making my working life much more efficient
it still worked perfectly well
The battery will provide more than a days use
Photos are sharp and have great color
better sound performance and enhancement
renewable and portable energy
colour saturation is fantastic and very close to natural colours
animations are fast and fluid and actually add a nice touch to the
Samsung Hub looks really nice
The UI is pleasant to the eye
it works much better than the standard touchwiz

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is not as rugged as those phones
the images just lack a little bit of sharpness
whose performance muscles are a little underdeveloped
image stabilizer leaves something to be desired
throttles after a long period under load
The speaker is horrible at high volume
the zoom is a little fuzzy
It does not store any personal data
there are no screws to be fiddled with
Galaxy S4 Active does not fall easily on dust or water
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
it s not like 13 MP on the basic model
no lag opening or switching between apps
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
Samsung have not re-branded it
smartphone mishaps usually mean being dropped in a pool
festooned with extra features
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
small rubber flap is finicky and requires a sharp nail to pry
S-VoiceS-Voice doesn t work too badly for the most part
launcherThe default launcher on the Galaxy S 4 is not immediately horrible
Samsung s keyboard is truly horrible
with car chargers or portable battery units
the responsiveness of the touchscreen is nothing short of horrible
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A have Google Play
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A have fast charging
it does not support wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A have wireless charging
it does not support 5GIs Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE-A waterproof
Micro USB charging port
overly colourful toggles and glossy touches
blacks are not deep and dark as those on the AMOLED version
the LCD screen that is consuming power differently
small decrease is expected when the resolution is lowered
it might be a bit disappointing
is at least being heavily teased in the Active
submerged in depths of up to one meter for up to half an hour
if a little flat and distorted
Internals are still vulnerable behind a flimsy back panel
touch screens don't work well when submerged
distortion from time to time
wet capacitive touchscreen is next to useless
it sometimes struggles to focus properly and fast-moving subjects can sometimes become blurred
an annoying amount of replication of functionality

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	2600 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	441 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.9 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Samsung - Video Reviews (9)

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Review, Part 2 of 2

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 5.0
CPU clock speed	1.9 GHz
CPU cores	Quad-core
CPU model	Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 320
RAM memory	2 GB

Primary sensor resolution	8.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution	30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	30.0 fps
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Optical image stabilization	yes
Panorama	yes
Smile detection	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	16 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	64GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD microSDHC microSDXC

Height	5.5 in
Width	2.81 in
Depth	0.36 in
Weight	5.33 oz

FM radio	yes
IR	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	S-GPS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	700 MHz 800 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz 1700 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes

Screen size	5.0 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Technology	IPS TFT
Pixel density	441.0 ppi
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0
Dual screen support	yes
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	2.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Black Blue Grey Orange Pink White
Material	Aluminum Plastic Rubber
Water resistant	yes
Shock resistant	yes
Dust resistant	yes

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Fingerprint	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Barometer	yes
Pedometer	yes
Humidity	yes
Thermometer	yes

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Micro-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Bluetooth codec	AAC aptX SBC
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	MHL

Replaceable battery	yes
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	2600.0 mAh
Standby time	312.0 h
Talk time	17.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active - Q&A (2)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
How old is the Galaxy S4 Active?
cliff_treutel
over 1 year ago
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics and released in June 2013. As variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4, the S4 Active contains similar specifications, but it also features water and dustproofing designed around the IP67 specifications, along with a more rugged design.
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over 1 year ago
Does S4 active support 4G?
mina
over 1 year ago
4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ (with enhanced backhaul) and LTE, where applicable. Not available everywhere.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Samsung - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.1

Based on 10 reviews

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review

Eurogamer.net

Published: 04.08.2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review

The Galaxy S4 gets a rugged makeover, but does it better the original?

Notebookcheck

Published: 21.08.2013

Review Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 Smartphone

4.4

Extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active I9295 (Qualcomm APQ8064T, Qualcomm Adreno 320, 5.0", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review: Uncharted waters

GSMArena.com

Published: 01.07.2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review: Uncharted waters

Ah, the great outdoors - not enough reception to put the "phone" in smartphone, but plenty of dust and water keep it out. Good thing there are...

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review (video)

Android Authority

Published: 01.07.2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review (video)

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Sporty, splashy fun, but not truly rugged

CNET

Published: 21.02.2014

Sporty, splashy fun, but not truly rugged

Its underwater camera mode and sporty design make the GS4 Active our favorite variant yet, but it isn't as durable as you'd think.

TechRadar

Published: 23.08.2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review

4.0

Like the normal S4 - but much more satisfying

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Android phone

Good Gear Guide

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Android phone

4.0

The Galaxy S4 Active is more appealing than the regular Galaxy S4 in many ways

SlashGear

Published: 28.06.2013

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active Review

Samsung either has an addiction or a compulsion: whatever the reason, the company can't help pumping out Galaxy S 4 variants, like the Samsung Galaxy…

Ausdroid

Published: 22.09.2013

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active - Review - Ausdroid

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is certainly one of the top three phones of 2013, but can its more-rugged cousin, the Galaxy S4 Active, live up to the ‘Galaxy S’ name? There’s no denying Samsung have been the success story of the Android platform. Even before even Ice-Cream Sandwich was released, they had the flagship phone […]