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 S4, which runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), measures 5.5" by 2.81" and is about .36" thick. It weighs 5.29 ounces, and its 5" HD display makes for some impressive video watching and comfortable reading, with crisp and clear text. The phone's 16 GB of mem...
Abstract: We just recently took a look at the Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition, and now we're going to get a more in-depth view between it and the original Galaxy S4. Generally, the two devices are very similar, however, a lot has changed when it comes to software.We'...
Abstract: Is it a smartphone? Is it a camera? Actually, it is an amalgamation of both, and it is known as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom. This peculiar device has the guts of a modern-day smartphone, and as a matter of fact, it packs enough punch to be anyone's dai...
Published: 2013-07-08, Author: Joe , review by: Pocketnow.com
Beautiful display, Large removable battery, Expandable storage, Solid camera with excellent feature set
Uninspiring aesthetics, Dated UI which stutters and hesitates occasionally, Many Samsung features are more gimmick than useful addition, Conclusion, As with the other versions of this phone, the Galaxy S 4 for Verizon is an amazing piece of hardware. It'
As with the other versions of this phone, the Galaxy S 4 for Verizon is an amazing piece of hardware. It's a solid performer that does what one would expect it to, and does so with style. It did, however, lose a couple points for the additional bloatwar...
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Published: 2013-07-08, Author: Tim , review by: neowin.net
Abstract: There's a fierce battle currently between two massive Android flagships - the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One - and we've already reviewed both of them. Samsung is pushing their device like never before with a huge marketing budget, while HTC's future h...
Published: 2013-07-05, Author: Lisa , review by: Laptopmag.com
Feature-rich camera, Useful preloaded apps, Gesture support, Fast quad-core performance, Removable battery and microSD Card
Plastic design, Small LTE network
Samsung's Galaxy S4 comes with some of the most robust and innovative features of any Android phone, plus the ability to use T-Mobile's new LTE network....
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has only been available for three months now, and as expected, it's been met with critical acclaim. And now, we have another device joining the Galaxy S4 family — Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active, a rugged, and better handling version of t...
