Testseek.com have collected 1196 expert reviews of the Samsung GT-I9500 Galaxy S4 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung GT-I9500 Galaxy S4.
May 2013
(85%)
1196 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
524 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy S4 . Few Android devices generate as much buzz as the Galaxy series, which has been riding atop an increasingly aggressive marketing push from Samsung. Many casual users aren't even sure what Android is, but they definitely know what a ...
Most innovative features on any Android phone, Fantastic camera, Colorful full HD display, Removable battery and microSD Card
Below-average battery life, Screen hard to view in direct sunlight
The Samsung Galaxy S4 for Verizon combines a big and colorful display, a great camera and an array of innovative features with a broad 4G LTE network....
Abstract: Last year, I bought an iPhone 5. I'd been set on ditching iOS for Android at the time, but weeks of careful research had left me no closer to finding an Android handset I really liked. Then, one day, in a moment of weakness, I stepped into an Apple Store....
The Galaxy S 4 relies on its software features, while hoping that you may not pay much attention to the hardware of your phone. Or, Samsung is just hoping that you believe plastic is a better decision, if you happen to drop your phone more often than not....
Abstract: Not many of Nokia’'s smartphones are worthy of bearing the PureView badge. The title is given to only the maker’'s best cameraphones, among which is the Nokia Lumia 920 from last year. This particular smartphone, however, wasn'’t quite as capable as t...
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition offers users the most powerful hardware specs of any Android phone without any carrier bloatware, and with an elegantly simple Jelly Bean UI
Google's Galaxy S4 variant strips away a lot of Samsung's neat software and photo features, and it comes with a steep price tag
Unless you're an Android enthusiast or demand total freedom from carriers, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition isn't worth the hefty price.
Published: 2013-06-24, Author: Tim , review by: neowin.net
Abstract: There's no bigger player in the Android market right now than Samsung, and there's been no bigger device launch from the company than the Galaxy S4. While in many respects this smartphone is simply a refinement of the principles introduced with the Galaxy...
Snapdragon 600 quadcore CPU is the fastest in class, Massive UI customization, Some neat new features, Air Gesture is fun, Amazing camera, UI and static images pop, Qi wireless charging, NFC support, Love the multiwindow app tray, Flipboard integration.
Plastic feels flimsy, slipper and subpar, Lacks heft, Clutterpotential with overlapping interfaces, To familiar in the face of changing competition
I really REALLY like the Samsung Galaxy S4. It's virtually as responsive and peppy as the HTC One. ...
Published: 2013-06-20, Author: Andrew , review by: mobileburn.com
Abstract: Sponsored links, if any, appear in green. Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom The Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom straddles the line between Android smartphone and Android camera. When the phone was , it seemed more fitting to call the S4 a scaled down version of the Galaxy...
