Samsung Galaxy S4 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Top Specs

Release Date: 2013, March
Dimensions: 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 130 g
Screen: 5", Super AMOLED
Main Camera: Single, 13 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 2 MP
Memory: 16/32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 2600 mAh
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy S4
Release date	2013, March
Dimensions (HxWxD)	136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm \| 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in
Weight	130 g \| 4.59 oz
Body build	Plastic body
Colors	White Frost, Black Mist, Arctic Blue, Black Edition
Battery	2600 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 370 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 62 h
Approximate price	320 EUR

Screen
Technology	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5" inc
Screen area	68.9 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	72.3%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	441 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single
Camera specs
-13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3'', 1.14µm, AF
Functions	LED flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps, dual-video rec.
Front camera, selfie	2 MP, Single
Specifications	2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Functions	Dual video call
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop); TouchWiz UI
Chipset	- Exynos 5410 Octa (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7)
Graphics processor GPU	- PowerVR SGX544MP3
External memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16/32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	32765
GeekBench 5 Single Core	149
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	475
GeekBench 4 Single Core	683
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1696
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1533
GeekBench 4 Battery	460

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Micro-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA
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Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.85 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.42 W/kg (head) 0.54 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio
Radio	No
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture , Infrared port - ANT+ -Qi wireless charging (market dependent) -S-Voice natural language commands and dictation -Air gestures

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S4 cost?

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy S4 was around 320 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Samsung Galaxy S4 ?

The official release date is 2013, March.

What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy S4 ?

The weight of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is 130 g.

What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy S4, how big is?

The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is 5" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S4, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (HxWxD).

Does Samsung Galaxy S4 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Samsung Galaxy S4 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Samsung Galaxy S4 have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy S4 have wireless charging?

Yes, it supports wireless charging.

Does Samsung Galaxy S4 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Samsung Galaxy S4 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Samsung Galaxy S4 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Samsung Galaxy S4 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Samsung Galaxy S4 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S4 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.