Samsung Galaxy S4 Active review: Uncharted waters

1 July 2013
Ah, the great outdoors – not enough reception to put the “phone” in smartphone, but plenty of dust and water keep it out. Good thing there are IP67-certified phones like the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active then, combining premium specs with enough durability...

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  • AnonD-495136
  • AMj
  • 30 Jan 2016

Caffa, 12 Jan 2016No they don't, they are a silent soft touch button. I didn'... moreThey're not loud per se, (the do make very little noise) but I'm a very light sleeper (thank you Parris Island) and I heard my EX-gf snooping through my phone because I heard the keys in my sleep. Yup, that's why she became the EX. Only few will really appreciate this comment. Semper Fi

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    • Caffa
    • 2GU
    • 12 Jan 2016

    AnonD-462451, 09 Nov 2015Looking to purchase this active phone, one question though,... moreNo they don't, they are a silent soft touch button. I didn't like them at first but they prove themselves underwater and have grown on me.

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      • AnonD-462451
      • t7%
      • 09 Nov 2015

      Looking to purchase this active phone, one question though, are the physical buttons below the screen "loud"? As in do they "click" or "pop" when pressed? (Not through the speaker, etc, but actual noise. Thank in advance.

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        • Erich
        • 9Ad
        • 20 Oct 2014

        I love the phone, had it underwater and worked great! Videos are excellent underwater! I've been using it for a year and still no regrets!

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          • Anonymous
          • t7X
          • 26 May 2014

          i've.tried it underwater.i make sure that the phone was totaly sealed after i used it my phone sucks its not working

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            • alam
            • f09
            • 27 Feb 2014

            S4 galaxy camera failed

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              • AnonD-192808
              • Mfx
              • 03 Oct 2013

              What's wrong with Samsung. S4 is already great! Use the same phone with better waterproof and shockproof case. Expand the battery. Add wireless charge. Put on this phone some extra adventurous characteristic. Make the camera better, not downgraded to 8Mp. Or use the same! Why are you making this phone with Gorilla Glass 2 and why are you subtract thermometer & hygroscope? I mean we are the explorers and sporters so this is Galaxy Active!?

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                • FFh
                • 23 Sep 2013

                Does this phone allow you to see emojis someone please help!!!!!!!!!

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                  • Anonymous
                  • uwU
                  • 03 Sep 2013

                  Do have to work in water

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                    • JOhn
                    • vaN
                    • 01 Sep 2013

                    Better buy Sony Xperia ZR , lower price and much better than this Active...

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                      • And23
                      • t5W
                      • 31 Jul 2013

                      advice, 02 Jul 2013the galaxy s4 active is a beautiful phone ,may be girls and... morePlease check the manual and waranty, as Samsung’s warranty for the water-resistant Galaxy S4 Active doesn’t cover water damage

                      Read more at http://venturebeat.com/2013/07/29/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-water-damage/#gJF2MPX0yCmjC8hi.99

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                        • mED
                        • 25 Jul 2013

                        AnonD-165798, 16 Jul 2013galaxy s4 active claims of waterproof or being able to use ... moreI bought SA S4 and it's good that i didn't put it in water...YET!

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                          • 22 Jul 2013

                          Awesome

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 4QS
                            • 17 Jul 2013

                            AnonD-165798, 16 Jul 2013galaxy s4 active claims of waterproof or being able to use ... moreLMFAO!!!!!!
                            Oh wow. Please please by all means back up such radical claims

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                              • AnonD-165798
                              • Bqx
                              • 16 Jul 2013

                              galaxy s4 active claims of waterproof or being able to use for underwater picturs are bunk. owned the phone for 24 hours, took one picture underwater. Phone filled with water, lens was blurry, phone died. Dried it out and it works again but it has issues. neither ATT or samsung will back the product. Warranty does not cover water damage. Other online forums show this is very common. Great idea, terrible product. Going to be a nightmare for samsung and ATT

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                                • Tankadin
                                • dNb
                                • 16 Jul 2013

                                Hi, my s4 active have not the option for slow motion in the camera app like the s4 before. can u pls tell me where i have to find it?

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                                  • SamsungUK
                                  • 3Ax
                                  • 16 Jul 2013

                                  blowerz, 16 Jul 2013Any idea when the Active will be available on EE anyone?The Samsung S4 Active is already released to all network providers so avaliability should be fine.

                                  I Hope this helps.

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                                    • blowerz
                                    • 3Ax
                                    • 16 Jul 2013

                                    Any idea when the Active will be available on EE anyone?

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                                      • liaquet khan kakar
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                                      • 16 Jul 2013

                                      Waw,samsung is my favourite mobile company i love it,at this time samsung galaxy s3 in my use. It is the most important thing like dust proof and water proof and brilliant design of S4 active.

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                                        • sumsunguser
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                                        • 14 Jul 2013

                                        This review is great! Im sold, and now truly excited about my active coming in soon.