| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $316.67 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
2G, 3G
|
| Launch | Announced | 2013, April 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2013, April 04 | |
| Body | Weight | 130 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| Height | 136.6 mm | |
| Width | 69.8 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | |
| Colors | White Frost, Black Mist, Arctic Blue, Black Edition | |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Screen Size | 5 inches (12.7 cm) | |
| Pixel Density | 441 ppi | |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 72.12 % | |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch | |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | |
| Notch | Yes | |
| Platform | OS | Android |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410 | |
| CPU | Octa core (1.6 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A15 + 1.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A7) | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX 544MP3 | |
| OS Version | v4.2.2 | |
| User Interface | TouchWiz UI | |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | |
| Architecture | 64 bit | |
| Memory | Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB | |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 64 GB | |
| USB OTG | Yes | |
| RAM | 2 GB | |
| Main Camera | Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera | |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | LED Flash | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom | |
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | |
| Camera Features | Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, Smile detection | |
| Features | Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, Smile detection | |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 | |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | |
| Video | 1920x1080 | |
| Selfie camera | Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 2 MP f/2.4, Primary Camera | |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |
| Features | Fixed Focus | |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 | |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | |
| Video | 1920x1080 | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5 mm | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 | |
| Positioning | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | |
| Features | Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) 2600 mAh |
| Charging | Wireless (Qi) | |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless (Qi) | |
| Placement | Removable | |
| Standby | Up to 370 h (3G) | |
| Talk Time | Up to 17 h (3G) | |
| Music Play | Up to 62 h | |
| Misc | Release Date | 04 April 2013 |
| Status | Available | |
| Made By | Korea | |
| Features | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture, ANT+ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Air gesture |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy S4
Advantages
- Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Samsung Galaxy S4 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410. This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2600mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Samsung Galaxy S4 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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