Samsung Galaxy S4 3G Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
2 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
Battery
2600 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 136.6 mm Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Width 69.8 mm Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Depth 7.9 mm Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Weight 130 g Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Purple mirage
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
MHL (Micro-USB) - 11 pin Micro-USB Type B

Design of Samsung Galaxy S4 3G has dimensions of 136.6 mm × 69.8 mm × 7.9 mm and weight of 130 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Full HD Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 441 ppi Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy S4 3G is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 441 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 600
Clock Speed 1.9 GHz Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the Samsung Galaxy S4 3G is Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Samsung Galaxy S4 3G is provided with processor´s frequency of 1.9 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 16 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Samsung Galaxy S4 3G has an operating memory of 2 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Sensor Type BSI
Focus Adjustment Automatic
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panorama, night mode, Sound & Shot, Drama Shot, sport mode, Animated photo
Face Recognition (Face ID) Best face function Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Best photo function, Zero Shutter Lag, 360 Photo
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel Worse than 81 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) Beauty face
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy S4 3G has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 13 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy S4 3G has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of main lens reaches 2 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is not the only factor affecting the quality of the front camera photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2600 mAh Better than 58 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy S4 3G is 2600 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Navigation GPS, GLONASS

Samsung Galaxy S4 3G supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, apt-X
Supported Digital Video Standards VC-1, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP8, Sorenson Spark
Sound Enhancements Samsung Adapt Sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, humidity, gesture
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified, infrared remote control, Samsung Smart Pause/Smart Scroll, Samsung Adapt Display, Air View/Air Gesture, Group Play function, Dual Shot
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S4 3G
Included Accessories Power adapter

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