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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
Excellent screen, Superb camera quality, Loads of camera features, Great sound quality, Supports multiple video formats out of the box, Good battery life.
Uninspiring design, Flimsy back cover, Noticeable lag in certain basic tasks, Cluttered UI, Uncomfortable for singlehanded use, Expensive
The S4 offers a gorgeous screen, superb camera, and great multimedia performance. On the other hand, it has a done-to-death design. The build quality leaves a lot to be desired. The UI is cluttered, and despite having an extremely powerful octa-core CPU,...
Too much of a good thing can be a problem, and Samsung's attempt to cram the S4 with so many features could have a negative side as well. It even defies the 80:20 rule, which we think, holds true for smartphones too.It's a bit like an all-you-can-eat buff...
It is very quick, Gestures work well, 5inch screen is super
Looks could have been better, Price is a little steep, Macro shots are not the best
All in all we feel the phone could have done better in the looks department, but the hardware makes up for it. The price also seems to be a bit on the higher side as well. You can also look at the HTC One for Rs 42,900 and Sony Xperia Z available for Rs 3...
Excellent performance, Crisp and vivid display, Plethora of unique features, Good battery life, Camera works well in good light
Lacks that premium feel, Too many features can confuse
The fight is on. It is really on now. HTC played the first stroke, with that gorgeous HTC One. Samsung responded with the Galaxy S4. Fair amount of criticism has been showed S4's way for the plastic build. The aluminum unibody on the HTC One has taken the...
At Rs 41,500, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is easily the best Android in the market – and the most powerful smartphone by a mile. Samsung seems to have taken criticisms about the S3 in its stride, as the S4 easily irons out most of the chinks found in the S3's ...
Expectations were sky high when Samsung announced the Galaxy S4, since the South Korean giant had to better its very own offering, the Galaxy S III, which not only ruled the Android world, but also went on to become one of the best selling smartphones of
Same old design that doesn't feel premium, Camera is not good at taking low-light shots, No FM radio, Major portion of internal storage taken up by Samsung apps (read bloat-ware)
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is undeniably the most powerful Android smartphone available in the market in terms of hardware. It's got a great camera if you discount the low-light shots, and it runs the latest version of Android. All this along with the gorgeous...
Good display resolution, Good processing power, Slimmer and lighter, Good camera quality, 3G, 4G LTE connectivity, Calling support
Less battery power
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Published: 2013-05-05, Author: Rajat , review by: bgr.in
Despite its gimmicky software add-ons and plastic build, the Galaxy S 4 gets things that matter to most users right – the camera, display, in-call audio quality and to an extent, the battery. By throwing in a removable battery and a microSD card slot, man...
Good, Brilliant HD screen, Great performance, Decent battery backup, Good camera (except low-light shots)
Same old design that doesn't feel premium, Camera is not good at taking low-light shots, No FM radio, Major portion of internal storage taken up by Samsung apps (read bloat-ware)
