Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Supernova

28 March 2013
As the Galaxy S series counter flips another digit, Samsung has hopes of getting an even tighter grip on the smartphone market, and reasserting its Android dominance. With two of the main rivals enjoying a head-start to the market, the Galaxy S4...

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  • AnonD-252
  • J5Q
  • 18 Apr 2013

S4 have the best sound quality and definetly the best "stereo crosstalk"! If it had a FM-radio I would definetly buy S4!

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    • AnonD-132922
    • t1Z
    • 18 Apr 2013

    They talk about design HTC One is better than S4, I want know how long they will regret the performance of One compare to S4.

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      • you_troll
      • v0q
      • 18 Apr 2013

      Seriously though.. how does glass and weak maleable aluminum fit the quality part of build quality

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        • AnonD-129498
        • nhh
        • 18 Apr 2013

        Wow...did not expect so good audio measurements!! Even better than s3 international version. Does it have a wolfson dac, or have they managed to turn a snapdragon into audio nirvana?

        Camera, audio, benchmarks, screensize, small beezel, weight, removeable battery, memory card..

        Seems like Samsung beat every other flagship on most counts this time also. Liked the htc one first, but as I get to know her..not so much!

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          • AnonD-126837
          • J14
          • 18 Apr 2013

          How 96Db of output noise level can be average?!

            AnonD-131253, 18 Apr 2013I dont know about you. For me S 1,2,3 feeling like cheap pl... moreWhat you feel in the hand doesn't say anything about what the material is made out of.

            Yes, Polycarbonate is feeling like plastic, but it's still Polycarbonate witch is extremely strong.

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              • adam
              • DWe
              • 18 Apr 2013

              I think gsmarena needs to perform a test about microphone quality with and without headphone.

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                • wHr
                • 18 Apr 2013

                Harry, 03 Apr 2013Am I the only person ever to think that the Galaxy S4 looks... moreMe too.. actually when i see pictures wherein Z One and s4 are on side by side, s4 looks to be d prettiest and more premium thanks to d slimmer bezzel and d screen almost eats d front panel..
                Back panel - z and one outshnes s4

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                  • AnonD-131253
                  • thu
                  • 18 Apr 2013

                  Tom-Helge, 18 Apr 2013Cheap plastic? Are you blind or plain stupid? Samsung... moreI dont know about you. For me S 1,2,3 feeling like cheap plastic. And now the S4 goes the same way.
                  After all, it doesn't come anywhere near the premium feel of a Sony Xperia Z, let alone the HTC One.

                  Anyway, the specs is good. But the design ruin it all.

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                    • Dee
                    • v}7
                    • 18 Apr 2013

                    All the anti-Samsung crying to see S4 kick their favourite brand

                      AnonD-131253, 18 Apr 2013S4 design make me sick. Ugly as the S 1,2,3. Cheap plastic ... moreCheap plastic?

                      Are you blind or plain stupid?

                      Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy S IV use Polycarbonate that is actually more expensive to make than cheap beer can aluminum.

                      There is a reason why Polycarbonate is used in bullet proof windows.

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                        • AnonD-131253
                        • thu
                        • 18 Apr 2013

                        S4 design make me sick. Ugly as the S 1,2,3. Cheap plastic for a flagship and No FM Radio. Are u kidding me?

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                          • mav3rick
                          • r$C
                          • 18 Apr 2013

                          Anonymous, 18 Apr 2013The phone designer at Samsung must be the easiest job in th... moredude who designed S3 got fired...Samsuck said we don't need ya no more -we'll take it from here...for many years to come ;)

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                            • Anonymous
                            • uHP
                            • 18 Apr 2013

                            The phone designer at Samsung must be the easiest job in the world. He/she only needs to come up with a design and Samsung will use it over and over and over and over and over and over again.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • MAu
                              • 18 Apr 2013

                              Looking at all reviews, it seems that S4 i the best overall; in terms of Camera, processor, etc. The only low meaningful low point is the build material. I will buy it if I have money.

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                                • AnonD-113844
                                • ut$
                                • 18 Apr 2013

                                skz, 17 Apr 2013that what i wAnt galaxy s4 do not buy iphone5 it hangs iphone5 dont hange, its server confrigration problem,but lumia is best option to gs4.because look wise gallexy series just copy/paste.huuuunnnnnnn

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                                  • noname
                                  • HrH
                                  • 18 Apr 2013

                                  GSMArena's review: S4 is a best device ever in every parts
                                  Samsung: Nice Job! We will keep supporting your company

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                                    • AnonD-20306
                                    • qWP
                                    • 18 Apr 2013

                                    Looks like a fantastic device, but not so much better than my GS3 to justify getting it off contract. My GS3 on Jellybean and an extended 4800 mAh battery is pretty good.

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                                      • skz
                                      • ITE
                                      • 17 Apr 2013

                                      that what i wAnt galaxy s4 do not buy iphone5 it hangs

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • q$7
                                        • 17 Apr 2013

                                        On the AT&T website, click on details for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and you will see under the Music category it lists "Built in FM Radio" requires use of headphones. Does this mean that the phone will have FM radio after all?