The most awaited smart phone Samsung GALAXY S4 was revealed on 14-March-2013 at New York. In the tough competition of smart phone market there was a lot of expectation from Samsung GALAXY S4. However I think Samsung haven’t done anything special as far as design part is concerned. I think they simply upgraded the specifications.
Samsung has added a lot of new features to GALAXY S4. So let’s have a look at detailed specification and feature list of Samsung GALAXY S4.
Below is the introductory video from Samsung published after the Samsung Unpacked 2013 event.
Watch the Samsung Unpacked 2013 event below:
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S4 Smart Phone
- Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
- 1.6GHz Octa Core Processor or 1.9 GHz Quad Core Processor
- 2GB LPDDR3 RAM
- 16/32/64GB Internal Storage
- microSD Slot (Upgradable up to 64 GB)
- 4.8″ or 5″ Full HD Super Amolded Capacitive Touch Screen, 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution (441 ppi, pixel density). Multi touch with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection. Gloves friendly Touch Screen.
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G (HSPA+ 42Mbits/sec downloads)
- 4G LTE Category 3, 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload
- GPRS
- EDGE
- Micro SIM Slot
- WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
- Bluetooth 4.0
- GPS
- NFC
- IR LED for Remote Control Function
- Primary Camera 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
- 2 MP, 1080p@30fps Front Camera
- Accelerometer, RGB LIght, Dignital Compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer, Temperatur and humudity sensors.
- GPU (PowerVR SGX 544MP3)
- Li-ion 2600 mAh battery
- Micro USB Charger
- 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm
- 130g
Features of Samsung Galaxy S4
Dual Camera
You can capture a single photo by merging photos from both front & rear camera, creating I was there while taking the photo kind of situation with Samsung Galaxy S4. Shooting videos simultaneously with both cameras.
Sound & Shot
The picture you take with Samsung Galaxy S4 now can come with sound too. So that you can remember what was said while taking the picture.
Drama Shot
Samsung Galaxy S4 allows you to take a series of pictures of a moving object and then puts them together in a single photo.
Group Play
No more bluetooth transfers when you get together with your friends. You can connect multiple Samsung Galaxy S4 phones to play games, share photos and documents. You can play same song on all Samsung Galaxy S4 phones in group and you can also build a powerful sound system where one phone acts as left speaker another can right and so on.
Story Album
Use Samsung GALAXY S4 organize your photos and create albums based on specific events or customize them the way you want. You can even apply themes and choose various layouts. Then print the photos and hold the memories in your hand.
Samsung Hub
You can shop for videos, games, music, learning and books in an integrated in a single store called Samsung Hub. Rival feature to the Google Play Store.
S Translator
With Samsung Galaxy S4 you can translate voice or text to either voice or text in other language. This is a handy companion to handle a situation where you don’t know the language the other person speak.
ChatON
With Samsung Galaxy S4 you can make a dual video call. You can share screen of your Galaxy S4 with one of your friends.
S Voice Drive
Follow safety while driving. Drive Mode in Samsung Galaxy S4 provides a simpler interface like bigger fonts, intuitive look and text to speech service. You can make calls, answer calls, organize messages and ask for directions without moving your hands from steering wheel.
Smart Scroll
Smart Scroll feature automatically scrolls up or down emails or websites when you tilt the phone from one side to another.
Smart Pause
Smart Pause feature pauses whatever you are watching when you look away. It also resumes back to where you left off, when you look back at the screen again.
Air View / Air Gesture
Motion your hand at the Samsung GALAXY S4 to accept calls, change music, or browse the web and your photos with Air Gesture. How simple is that?
Air View makes it quicker, easier, and super-convenient to enlarge content and photos, preview emails, and speed dial all with your finger barely hovering over the screen. Even when you’re wearing gloves, the Samsung GALAXY S4 still responds to your touch.
S Health
Calorie counter, heart-rate monitor and options to measure blood pressure and blood-sugar levels with additional equipment.
Adapt Display
Samsung Galaxy S4 automatically adjusts display while viewing videos, games, books and emails.
Adapt Sound
Samsung Galaxy S4 automatically adjust sound to provide an optimal sound experience.
Samsung Knox
Allows work and personal content to be kept separate on handset.