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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
Published: 2013-05-07, Author: Alex , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: What Mobile took a look at how Samsung’s new flagship, the Galaxy S4, compared with its closest competitors (and siblings)THE GALAXY S3Effectively the Galaxy S4’s little brother, the older model still packs a punch and is arguably the better bet.Looks-wis...
Abstract: We published our first hands-on impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 already, and today we will take a closer look at the software of Samsung's new flagship smartphone. The manufacturer has put a lot of emphasis on the myriad of possibilities of their new...
It's no longer Samsung's latest handset, but there's still an overall feel of quality here. The storage is measly and the mono speaker and lack of FM radio may be a downer for some, but despite these it's still a lot of phone for your money. It still feel...
Abstract: So you're interested in a Full HD smartphone and you've settled on the three flagship devices – the Samsung Galaxy S4 , the HTC One and the Sony Xperia Z .Each smartphone has their own benefits but which should you go for? Which is the slimmest, which has...
Samsung is known for adding innovative functionality to its TouchWiz interface. They succeeded once again with the Galaxy S4, but you do need to keep in mind that all these great apps do take up storage space. Out of the 16 GB, you only have access to 8...
Bigger and better screen, exciting features, great snapper, excellent battery life.
There are so many options they can be overwhelming, design is similar to the S III, plastic body may not be to everyone’s taste.
Pros: Bigger and better screen, exciting features, great snapper, excellent battery life.Cons: There are so many options they can be overwhelming, design is similar to the S III, plastic body may not be to everyone's taste. Verdict: The Galaxy S4 is so...
Abstract: The Galaxy S4 features a large 2,600 mAh battery which powers the 5 inch Full HD 1080p screen. The Galaxy S4 landed at UKMR HQ last weekend and for the last few days, we've been doing some standby mode testing of the battery. Here's what we've found.The f...
Great display, fast, some useful software additions
Poor build quality, Touchwiz is full of bloatware, battery could be better
The Galaxy S4 showcases the best and worst of Samsung, featuring a great display, speedy processor and number of useful productivity apps that are let down by poor build quality, battery life and a bloatware-infested Touchwiz user interface....
Stunning display, reams of innovations, lots of grunt and a great camera.
Some features are gimmicky, it's very big and a bit plasticky
Samsung's flagship looks similar to last year's S3 but is a solid upgrade in every way. There are innovations you may not like or need but there are enough standout features to make it well worth considering....
I had plenty of fun using the Galaxy S4 and, as a Samsung owner myself, I very quickly became accustomed to its UI and new features were easy to master. While I can clearly see the practical uses of new apps like S Translate and S Health, as well as some...
