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
Stylish chassis with same button placement makes it easy for veteran Galaxy users to upgrade, Bright, vivid 1080p screen, 13MP takes great shots, Stellar performance, Expansion slot can afford you a lot of room if you buy the 64GB version and get the 64GB
Some of the extra camera settings are too novel, Battery could have been bigger for the 1080p screen (but to be fair, Samsung's software seems to be more energy efficient), Performance comes in second place, Extra app store and S Voice feel like an attemp
The PositivesThe 1080p Super AMOLED display is simply gorgeous.Battery life is one of the most impressive we have seen from a top-tier smartphone.Upgrades the Galaxy S3 in every way imaginable while managing to get smaller.13MP camera could give the stand...
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
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, and a long list of software features can q
Its laundry list of features requires time and effort to truly master, but the Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone.
Comfortable, lightweight, attractive design, Access to battery, Beautiful full HD display, Tons of features, many very useful, Great camera, Fast, smooth performance
TouchWiz has cartoony design, Some features only work with proprietary apps, Mediocre battery life
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is bursting at the seams with cool features and high-end hardware, all jumping up and down for your attention. Some are overkill, some we're sure you will use and love. But ultimately the S4 will be judged on smartphone essentials:...
After all that, should you buy the Galaxy S4? Sure, why not. It's a really, really good smartphone – probably in the top two or three at this point in the game. Should you decide to buy one, you'll get a beautiful 5.0″ FHD Super AMOLED display, plenty o...
It's pretty astounding how many new features Samsung has managed to cram into the Galaxy 4, a device that is slightly more narrow, slightly thinner, and slightly longer than the footprint of the Galaxy S3. However, given that many of the changes to the de...
Outstanding sharpness and display contrast, Fantastic fluidity offered by the powerful chipset, User interface with plentiful additional options, Mass and dimensions
Noninnovative design and familiar performance, Poor battery life while numerous sensors are activated, Poorly realized Air Gestures function, Does not offer a different feeling than Galaxy S III when being used
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Abstract: Ahead of this hotly anticipated launch, Samsung brought the Galaxy S4 to London for the first leg of its Galaxy S4 World Tour event, and we managed to get some hands-on time with the smartphone following Samsung's somewhat bizarre presentation....
