![]() This enables you to control your TV, satellite box, DVD player, amp and even air conditioner. The other notable addition to the design of the Galaxy S4 is the infrared blaster on the top of the phone. On the white review unit I had their presence looks rather ugly either side of the generous earpiece, but on the darker models this is less of an issue. There are loads of sensors on the front of the phone above the screen, including cameras to track your eyes, a 2MP camera for HD video calling and a proximity sensor for knowing where the phone is in relation to your ear. And there's very little flex in the chassis when you hold it tightly, which was another problem with the Galaxy S3. So while the "faux metal" band makes a comeback on this model, it looks a lot more premium. That's probably the biggest compliment I can pay the Samsung Galaxy S4 - where its predecessor the S3 felt a little bit cheap in the hand, the S4 manages to bring a much more solid build and better construction to boot. At 130g it manages to still be light without shaving off so much heft that you feel like you've got a flimsy piece of plastic.Ĭompare that with the Galaxy S6 just unveiled by Samsung: it's 6.8mm thick and weighs 138g. As I mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is impressive in its form factor, thanks to the sub-8mm thickness. Designīefore I dissect all the possibilities the phone has to offer, let's look at the design. Samsung supplemented this decent specs list with a tranche of software upgrades too, meaning a more powerful camera, a better way to communicate with your friends and consume media, and the firm's first big push into health through dedicated apps. On top of that, it packs in a much faster processor than its 2013 contemporaries, offers ample storage space for media thanks to an expandable memory card slot (something missing from Samsung's latest phones), and 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and pretty much any other connection you care to mention on board. The S4's Super AMOLED HD screen is stunning Both the Sony Xperia Z1 and the HTC One have screens that use the same resolution, but neither of them have the still impressive clout of the Super AMOLED HD screen on offer here. The Galaxy S4 shares a lot with the other top smartphones of its era. ![]() This is evidently a result of the S5's tougher water and dust-resistant construction, but not everyone will count this as a worthwhile compromise. I should also note that the Galaxy S4 is considerably smaller and lighter than its successor, the Galaxy S5, despite conceding a mere 0.1 of an inch in screen size. That's no longer a big deal when compared to the QHD offerings of today's top handsets (such as the 5.5-inch LG G3) but it's still good enough for the likes of the HTC One M9. Samsung usually excels with its screens, and the S4 offers a 5-inch display with Full HD resolution. The Galaxy S4 comes in at 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm, the same dimensions as the S3, meaning it feels pretty tiny in the hand compared with today's super-sized smartphones. The arrival of the S6 and S6 Edge has finally spelled the end of the Galaxy S3. ![]() The Samsung Galaxy S4 is smaller and lighter than the S5 We update it constantly, so it's your best source for finding out when the new operating system will reach the Galaxy S4. If you've already got a Samsung Galaxy S4, head over to our guide on when to expect the Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade. That means the latest version of the software is on a 2013 handset.Īpparently the new software is coming to all handsets in Europe at the moment, so we'll be nabbing the upgrade as soon as it hits our review model and updating this review to see how it affects battery life, speed and overall functionality on the now-budget handset. On top of that, you can now also upgrade the Galaxy S4 to Android 5.0 Lollipop. Together with a few minor Samsung additions and modifications, it tightens things up behind the scenes for a slightly sprightlier navigation experience. ![]() Samsung was quick to upgrade the Galaxy S4 to Android 4.4 KitKat. Samsung is also continuing to support it by churning out brand new software updates for it. That isn't too bad for a handset that is still pretty impressive under the hood. ![]()
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