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Samsung Galaxy S4

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Pros

  • flatter sides and its excellent balance
  • Color saturation and details are well balanced
  • It gets adequately loud and gets the job done

Cons

  • tougher water and dust-resistant construction
  • bloated and gaudy
  • it s a little difficult to keep track of everything

Key specs

  • 13 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • AMOLED, Super AMOLED
  • 441 ppi
  • 2600 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Galaxy S4 32GB
4G LTE:
  • no
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
Galaxy S4 LTE+ GT-i9506 16GB
4G LTE:
  • yes
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
Galaxy S4 LTE GT-i9505 32GB
4G LTE:
  • yes
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
Galaxy S4 LTE GT-i9505 16GB
4G LTE:
  • yes
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
Galaxy S4 16GB
4G LTE:
  • no
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
Galaxy S4 64GB
4G LTE:
  • no
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB

Samsung Galaxy S4 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy S4

Pros

  • flatter sides and its excellent balance
  • Color saturation and details are well balanced
  • It gets adequately loud and gets the job done
  • lighter and more compact
  • Neat
  • resulting images look very nice
  • Pretty simple and pretty basic really
  • the phone felt comfortable to handle
  • innovative and well-integrated software and hardware enhancements
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • tougher water and dust-resistant construction
  • bloated and gaudy
  • it s a little difficult to keep track of everything
  • It has also dropped in price on contract
  • plastic build and the somehow over-the-top TouchWiz user interface
  • it isn t actually metal
  • The faux metal is back It can get dented very easily
  • Audio is nothing to write home about without a good set of speakers or headphones
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • No elevator was left unscathed
  • Samsung falls a bit short

Samsung Galaxy S4 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2600 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
441 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.6 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy S4 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed1.6 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410
GPU modelPowerVR SGX544
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Number of rear cameras1
Primary sensor resolution13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.2 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Optical zoom10x
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Slow-Moyes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage64GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
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Dimensions
Height5.38 in
Width2.75 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight4.59 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTE
  • no
  • yes
LTE frequenciesRegional
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Technology
  • AMOLED
  • Super AMOLED
Pixel density441.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 3.0
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Number of front cameras1
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Pedometeryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2600.0 mAh
Standby time370.0 h
Talk time17.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging yes

Samsung Galaxy S4 - Q&A (25)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung S4 still a good phone in 2021?
    eliseo
    over 1 year ago
    And eight years later it's much easier to see the many flaws with the s4. It's selling as well as it
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why Galaxy S4 is so popular?
    sheree.leuschke
    over 1 year ago
    The Samsung Galaxy S4 is undeniably the most powerful Android smartphone available in the market in terms of hardware. It's got a great camera if you discount the low-light shots, and it runs the latest version of Android. All this along with the gorgeous Super-AMOLED HD screen makes the Galaxy S4 a great package.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is my Samsung Galaxy S4 battery draining so fast?
    jae.klocko
    over 1 year ago
    Switch off unused settings options and auto-sync on the Galaxy S4. Leaving certain settings on may cause your battery to slowly but surely decline. If you have NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and Mobile Hotspot turned on at all times, it will drain battery pretty rapidly.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the S4 water resistant?
    ena_jerde
    over 1 year ago
    The GALAXY S4 Active has qualified protection from dust and water (IP67*), so you never have to leave the device at home during a long day at the beach or dusty hike. The fully sealed design keeps dust particles out and protects against water damage for up to 30 minutes of submergence at a depth of one meter.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Galaxy S4?
    josiah
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy S4 mobile was launched in April 2013.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Galaxy S4 4G or 3G?
    carmen_kozey
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy S4 It is a 4G LTE smartphone and is capable of connecting to the 3G EDVO network too.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are the features of Samsung S4?
    margarita
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy S4 Specs. OS. Android 5.0 Lollipop.Display. 5.0 inches. 1920 x 1080 pixels.Camera. 13 MP (Single camera) 2 MP front.Hardware. Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. 2GB RAM.Storage. 64GB, microSDXC.Battery. 2600 mAh.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long will a Samsung Galaxy S4 last?
    jeanelle.goyette
    over 1 year ago
    It's a small capacity upgrade from the S3, and a welcome one. Samsung claims 17 hours of talk time, and this slightly lofty goal rings near enough true with a full day's substantial use of web browsing, gaming, email checking and more leaving enough reserves to satisfy a bit of video playback on the evening commute.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is the latest Android version for S4?
    jeanett
    over 1 year ago
    Android 5.0.1
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Galaxy S4 water resistant?
    cleopatra.morissette
    over 1 year ago
    The phone is dust and water resistant with IP67 certification and can survive being dipped in 1 meter water for up to 30 minutes.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    thomas
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy s4 play pubg mobile?
    sheilah.koss
    about 2 years ago
    you need to flash a custom rom on your device. after flashing the custom rom you can able to play pubg on your Android device because Galaxy S4 is pretty much capable to run pubg at lower low graphics. You can't play pubg on your phone.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    talia_corwin
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s4 4g compatible?
    keneth
    about 2 years ago
    One of the most interesting features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is the ability of it to connect to LTE networks, more commonly referred to as fourth generation networks or 4G. Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 didn't have 4G compatibility. The other model S4 i9505 does have 4G.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    van.predovic
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab s4 have ir blaster?
    terrance
    about 2 years ago
    yes
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    lovetta.hayes
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab s4 have a sim card slot?
    derrick
    about 2 years ago
    There is no slot for a simcard on the Tab S4 (Wi-Fi) model. Use only a nano-SIM card with this device. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    lezlie
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s4 support volte?
    venus_abernathy
    about 2 years ago
    AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S4 mini gets VoLTE support in latest update. By Abhijeet M. Users of the Galaxy S4 mini on AT&T's network will now be able to make calls over the carrier's 4G LTE network, thanks to the latest update that has started pushing out to the device.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    kasha_langworth
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s4 have ir blaster?
    norbert
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S4 doubles as a smart TV remote, with built-in IR blaster and 'WatchOn' software.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    spencer_crona
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab s4 support wireless charging?
    mai.johnson
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is compatible with the following Wireless Chargers. We stock Wireless Chargers from , and more. We also offer a wide range of other Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 accessories.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    jacinto
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s4 waterproof?
    kathrine.herzog
    about 2 years ago
    The phone has a high degree of dust and water protection (IP67), allowing it to be submerged in water up to a meter (about three feet) deep for up to 30 minutes.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    hank
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s4 mhl compatible?
    nerissa_oberbrunner
    about 2 years ago
    Like Apple's iPhone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is also equipped with an 11-pin Micro USB port that supports the Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) feature. In other words: With the right adapter, you can send high-quality HDMI signals over this port
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    jovita_wehner
    about 2 years ago
    How long should a samsung galaxy s4 battery last?
    richard.kulas
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung claims 17 hours of talk time, and this slightly lofty goal rings near enough true with a full day's substantial use of web browsing, gaming, email checking and more leaving enough reserves to satisfy a bit of video playback on the evening commute.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    cory
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s4 support 5ghz wifi?
    lyndia
    about 2 years ago
    The WLAN testing report shows that the handset was tested on both 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n) and 5GHz (802.11a/n/ac). So, in summary, the S4 is a single stream device, supporting up to 80MHz channels (for 802.11ac ) and has a top speed of around 433Mbps.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    cara
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy tab s4 make phone calls?
    jude.wolf
    about 2 years ago
    Tap RECENTS or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call. If this feature is deactivated, launch the Settings App, tap Advanced features, and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it. Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is S4 waterproof?
    russ
    over 1 year ago
    The phone has a sealed design that -- Samsung promises -- will protect the S4 Active from water damage for up to 30 minutes of submergence at a depth of one metre.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    margarita
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab s4 come with s pen?
    jame
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Samsung has included its own S Pen with every Galaxy Tab S4, but you can get a replacement online should anything happen to it.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    kenton
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab s4 have gps?
    angelo
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
    Helpful?
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (23)

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Review

If the Galaxy S III was Samsung's crowning achievement, the Galaxy S 4 is the first defense of the throne. Arriving on the heels of one rival's...

Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 review
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Published: 17.08.2015
Samsung Galaxy S4 review
4.5

Is the Samsung Galaxy S4 still a worthwhile buy?

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T3
Published: 18.11.2014
Samsung Galaxy S4 review
5.0

Should you buy the ex-flagship over the all-new Galaxy range?

Samsung Galaxy S4 Review Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 18.05.2013
Review Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Smartphone
4.4

Detailed Review of the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 600, Qualcomm Adreno 320, 5 inches, 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and evaluations

Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 review | Stuff
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Samsung Galaxy S4 review | Stuff

Think HTC’s beautifully crafted One is untouchable? How about a Full HD Samsung flagship supercharged with zero-touch tech?

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Published: 09.05.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Review
4.5

Read the in depth Review of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Samsung Galaxy S4 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Not Just a Worthy Successor
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Published: 26.04.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Not Just a Worthy Successor
4.5

The Samsung Galaxy S4 isn't just another Android smartphone; it's the fourth version of Samsung's incredibly popular Galaxy S device. It's about to take not only the United States, but the world by storm, and it packs so many features that it makes an iPhone look like a toy. But is it enough muscle to serve as the successor to the Galaxy S III? Can it take on the amazing HTC One? That's...

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Published: 24.04.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 review

Samsung’s latest high-end smartphone represents a refinement of its earlier efforts, but is that enough to guarantee its success in the smartphone market of 2013?

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The Verge
Published: 24.04.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 review
4.0

How do you upgrade the best-selling Android phone of all time?

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Published: 21.04.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 review

Join us for a detailed Samsung Galaxy S4 Review of the hardware and software features of the Galaxy S4.

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Published: 10.12.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the most popular flagship smartphones of 2013, but can it replace your compact camera? Read our Samsung Galaxy S4 review to find out...

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Published: 22.06.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 Review

So it’s been a couple weeks since I spoke about the Samsung Galaxy S4. A lot has gone down in that short time. New variants of the S4 and HTC One have been reported and seen in the wild. But the biggest news is that Samsung has been forced to cut its July Galaxy S4 sales predictions in half. The numbers are still staggering, just not quite as astronomical. They predict 6.5million GS4 devices will be sold next month in […]

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WhistleOut
Published: 11.06.2013
Samsung Galaxy S4 review
4.5

Two years ago, when you bought your last phone, there's a good chance you thought about buying the Samsung Galalxy S II before spending your money on an iPhone. This may not be the case again this year. The South Korean manufacturing giant has been through an immense brand evolution in this short time, so much so that the Galaxy S4 is probably at the top of your new phone shopping list.

Samsung Galaxy S4 The everything phone for (almost) everyone
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Published: 07.03.2014
The everything phone for (almost) everyone

Samsung brings its A-game with a densely-packed Galaxy S4 that nails it on core functionality as well as stylized extras.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Home review
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Published: 19.05.2013
Home review
4.0

The Samsung Galaxy S4 performs significantly better than its predecessor but has pressing issues with its interface, sound and picture quality

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