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May 2013
(85%)
1196 Reviews
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524 Reviews
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The editors liked
The screen – the beautiful
Beautiful screen
Light and thin
But much sturdier than the Galaxy S III
LTE
Infra-red blaster
Camera
Battery life
Excellent battery life
Impressive screen
Outstanding camera
First looks are deceiving
It is not till one feels this device in the hand and you have switched on the display that one starts to get the impression that this device is a tad different. Then the speed kicks in suddenly you realise that you are the owner
Stunning screen
Superfast processor
Great camera
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has Android 4.2.2
A fantastic camera
A powerful quad-core processor
And software solutions for just about every scenario -- including working as a TV/DVR remote. It's also comfortable in hand and has NFC
A user-replaceable batter
Hardware specs
Performs pretty well with quadcore processor
The 13megapixel camera
Very fast performer
Two days battery life possible from a 4G phone is excellent
Fast virtual keyboard
Works as a remote control
The editors didn't like
TouchWiz
Weird button layout
Some performance issues
Too many gimmicks
UI can be overwhelming
Slippery
Plastic build
The biggest issue I had with this device was the battery which chewed through power when I had several apps running. Properly managed this issue can be controlled and when you are travelling and don't have access to a desktop top up make sure that you are
Feels cheaper than similarpriced phones
'Innovation' makes things too complex
Slight UI issues
Its screen is dimmer than competitors'
Its plastic design gives it a cheaper look than its rivals
And we found the Galaxy S4's power button turned on at undesirable times. Not all camera modes work as promised
Published: 2013-10-04, Author: Anthony , review by: tweaktown.com
can be boiled down to a few questions I'll ask, which is what I say when people ask me "which smartphone should I buy?" Here it is: if you have a smartphone that is two years old, say the Galaxy S II, or iPhone 4/4S-era smartphones - the Galaxy S4 is gre...
Stunning screen, Superfast processor, Great camera
Feels cheaper than similarpriced phones, 'Innovation' makes things too complex, Slight UI issues
Make no mistake - the Samsung Galaxy S4 is far, far more than a Galaxy S3 'S' - Samsung may be copying Apple according to some people, but it's not as brazen as the Cupertino brand in flogging the exact same design with a slightly uprated processor and c...
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Published: 2013-09-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Nokia's big claim for the very big Lumia 1020 is that its camera puts the competition to shame. So I've decided to test that out.Each shot was taken at full auto with flash disabled, and the only change I've made otherwise is to shrink them down in the sa...
It's certainly the most powerful handset around, then, but with the Samsung Galaxy S4 coming in at a significantly higher price than the HTC One, it is tough to justify handing it top honours this time. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is still good enough for a re...
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Published: 2013-08-08, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: LG's announced its latest superphone, the LG G2 overnight. How does it stack up against its immediate Android competition? Update: Now with local pricing and availability!There are naturally other smartphone choices in the premium tier — such as Apple's i...
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Published: 2013-07-17, Author: John , review by: crn.com.au
Abstract: Over recent years Samsung has ruled the Android smartphone market, riding a wave of popularity that has turned its Galaxy lineup into the must-have Android device. Despite the fact that HTC in particular has consistently delivered handsets that are highly...
Not the greatest smartphone, but still a great one...
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Published: 2013-07-09, Author: John , review by: bit.com.au
There is no doubt that the Galaxy S4 is one of the best Android handsets on the market today. While we may not like some of the inbuilt Samsung software, which at times feels more like bloatware than truly useful additions to the Android experience, the h...
Hardware specs; performs pretty well with quadcore processor; the 13megapixel camera
The camera in lowlight/night situations; TouchWiz is still horrible as ever; the design doesn't reflect the price
A great update to the Galaxy S3, but needs some improvementsSamsung has a lot of expectations to meet with the Galaxy S4. It has to keep the faithful satisfied and its rivals afraid. And by reading the spec sheet, it does make that impression. It's filled...
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