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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: As the newer smartphone, it is a given that the Galaxy S4 is a better camera compared to Galaxy S3.Crop DetailsAngle of ViewThe one attribute that the S4 loses to S3 is its angle of view. S4's equivalent 35mm view is 31mm, while S3 is around 27mm. This me...
So I've said over 3600 words about the Galaxy S4, and I still haven't said whether you should buy it or not. Well before you decide, I would definitely suggest going into your carrier's local store, Bestbuy, Walmart, etc and check it out. See how you like...
Extremely high system and 3D performance, Includes basically all existing communication technologies, Excellent Full HD display, Comprehensive set of accessories, Numerous ways to control the phone, Surprisingly compact and light, Ships with some useful p
Plastic case, Multitude of ways to control the phone can be overwhelming, Many features only work in specific apps, Pre-installed bloatware, Speakers could sound better
Who has come up with the figure of speech that it's lonely at the top, anyway? There are numerous promising high-end smartphones, and not all of them are made by Apple or Samsung. Now, the Galaxy S4 has to fend off the HTC One, the Nokia Lumia 920 and the...
Published: 2013-05-16, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: When you're shopping for a new smartphone, sometimes there's one clear choice. Other times, there are so many options you don't know where to start. But then there are those times when it comes down to two . You know, a good old fashioned duel. Many smart...
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy S 4 (at left) packs a larger screen than the same-sized S III (at right). Samsung's Galaxy S III is a very sweet Android smartphone , arguably the best of its generation. So you have to wonder what Samsung could do to meaningfully push ...
Abstract: Samsung's new Android flagship is easy to hold and view, but many new software features are only partially baked gimmicksThe Samsung Galaxy S 4 (at left) packs a larger screen than the same-sized S III (at right).Samsung's Galaxy S III is a...
Abstract: Samsung Galaxy S4 has a number of new camera shooting modes, which I admit are pretty neat.So many camera shooting features. Question is, which one should you use in any one situation?And that is a decision you have to make before you take a shot. Say, yo...
Published: 2013-05-14, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Brilliant display – which is a massive improvement over the display on the S III, slim and lightweight formfactor, Expandable memory and removable battery, builtin IR blaster for using the phone as a TV remote, Easy Mode is welcome addition, tons of multi
Polycarbonate body creates a slippery grip, hardware design and materials aren't the nicest out there, some new features like Smart Pause / Smart Scroll and Air Gesture / Air View can be frustrating to use, the touchscreen wasn't responsive to gloves for
Samsung has packed in a ton of innovation with the S4, but a lot of the new features feel like parlor tricks. At the end of the day we really like the S4 for its excellent display, performance, great battery life, excellent camera and multitasking fea...
