Samsung Galaxy S4

GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz UMTS / HSPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz LTE 700, 800, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2600 MHz ( depending on model) LTE-Advanced ( depending on model)

• WLAN 802.11a/802.11n/802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.0 Low -Power
• GPS and GLONASS
• NFC

• Infrared diode for use as a universal remote
• Temperature and humidity sensor
• Gorilla Glass 3
• Air View

The Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT- I9500, GT- I9505 and GT- I9506 ) is a smartphone, which was presented by the manufacturer Samsung on March 14, 2013 in New York. Compared to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S III has new software features, a larger screen and a 13 megapixel camera as well as numerous improvements in hardware performance. The smartphone is available in Germany since 27 April 2013. Until 23 May 2013 by over ten million units until October 24, 2013 forty million have been sold worldwide. On February 24, 2014 was presented at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona the successor to Galaxy S5.

• 3.1 Google Play Edition
• 3.2 S4 Mini
• 3.3 S4 Active
• 3.4 S4 Zoom
• S4 3.5 LTE

Design

The design of the Galaxy S4 sees the predecessor similar, with the proportions changed and the lateral deflections were straight. The frame above and below the screen are the Galaxy S4 equal. Also the edge of the case next to the screen has been changed and is about 30 percent smaller than its predecessor. The surface pattern was also slightly adjusted. The housing is further comprised of plastic (polycarbonate). It is available in white ( "white frost" ), black ( "black mist" ), jet black ( "deep - black" ), blue ( " blue" ), red ( "red " ) and purple ( "purple", only LTE ) available. Samsung announced on September 26, 2013 announced its intention to bring two gold-colored models on the market.

It is, among other things, by the removable plastic cover, the first TCO certified smartphone which meets relatively high ergonomics and environmental requirements (see also: Green IT).

Technology

Hardware

The smartphone has a five -inch Super AMOLED screen (RG- RGB PenTile matrix) with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (1080p ). This results in a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch ( ppi). The portion of the screen to the entire surface of the device is exceeded at 72.1 %, only the LG G2 ( 75.7 % ), followed by Motorola Moto X ( 72%).

The Galaxy S4 is delivered according to the region with a different processor features. Available are two eight- core versions with a 1.6 GHz Exynos processor from Samsung and two quad-core versions with a Qualcomm processor with 1.9 GHz ( Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T ) and a Qualcomm processor with 2.3 GHz ( Snapdragon 800 ), the Snapdragon S4 -800 version of the LTE - Advanced supports.

The S4 is currently available in Germany with the Snapdragon processor and 600 under the name "Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE " with the Snapdragon processor 800. By featuring an infrared transmitter can use the Galaxy S4 as a remote control for media devices such as DVD player or TV.

The operation of the Galaxy S4 happens next to the touch screen using the volume keys, the off button, the Home button and two capacitive buttons on the side of it left and right.

Software

On the Smartphone Android ( 4.2.2 " Jelly Bean" ) is running with Samsung's own TouchWiz user interface, "Nature UX ". Since the end of February Samsung delivers the new Android version of Android ( 4.4 " KitKat " ) for the Galaxy S4 via KIES. Besides a new software design thus Samsung adds new features and apps added in addition to the existing Android. Thus, a video is paused automatically when the user looks away from the screen. In addition, you can scroll with a sweep of the hand across the screen in the web browser. In the camera app videos and photos can be recorded simultaneously with the front and main camera.

Air with the new gesture control view, the device can be controlled by the fingers a few millimeters above the screen.

Variants

The individual versions of the S4 can be distinguished by the model numbers. Some variants are also recognizable on behalf additives.

The base variant GT- I9500 has only UMTS capabilities and a 1.6 - GHz processor. The model GT- I9505 has an additional LTE module and a 1.9 GHz processor. The model GT- I9506 is also LTE-Advanced capable.

Google Play Edition

On May 15, 2013 Galaxy S4 was presented at the Google I / O 2013, which is supplied instead of Samsung's TouchWiz interface with the normal Android 4.2 interface, fully unlocked. The Android versions 4.3 and 4.4 were released shortly after their presentation for the Galaxy S4 GPE. The Google S4 is sold alongside the existing Nexus devices on the website of Google Play. It is only be available in the USA with 16 GB of memory since June 26 for the time being and are technically the same model GT- I9505 ( Qualcomm LTE).

At a press event in London on June 20, 2013 following models were also presented:

S4 Mini

→ Main article: Samsung Galaxy S4 mini

The Galaxy S4 Mini ( GT- I9195 ) is the smaller version of the S4 and is the successor of Samsung Galaxy S III mini. Also in the further performance, there are differences to the standard model.

S4 Active

The Galaxy S4 Active (GT- I9295 ) is the splash - and shock-resistant outdoor version of the S4, which is slightly larger around 33 grams heavier and in all dimensions. The camera has over the standard model but with a lower resolution of 8 MP. In addition, the menu and the back button are designed as mechanical keys. Furthermore, instead of the AMOLED TFT display built with identical resolution.

S4 Zoom

The Galaxy S4 Zoom ( SM- C101 ) has compared to the standard model a better camera with 16MP and a 10x optical zoom lens. The unit also has a Xenon flash and an optical image stabilizer. The Camera application has been supplemented with additional functions and shooting modes. However, this model has a weaker processor ( Pega Dual XMM6262 , 1.5 GHz dual -core ) with 1.54 GB of RAM and a smaller display of 4.3 inches. The display resolution is 960 × 540 pixels ( qHD ).

S4 LTE

The S4 LTE support as the Galaxy Note 3 to LTE CAT4 and was initially available only in South Korea. Since early December 2013, is in Germany - exclusively by the network operators T -Mobile and Vodafone - sold.

Trivia

Some developers ( TeamHacksung ) of CyanogenMods announced that they would not provide alternative operating system for the Galaxy S4, as the gathering the necessary information, such as driver and kernel code is proving to be too troublesome. In addition, Samsung have proven their claims to in the past as uncooperative, what concerns the support of the developer community. A few weeks later, however, there were growing indications that would still work on a port.

Users of the Galaxy S4 get in certain cases free 48 GB of additional storage space offered by Dropbox for up to two years provided.

Accessories

Together with the Galaxy S4 and special accessories was presented for the smartphone. Certain apps, these devices should be able to interact with the phone and the users simplify everyday life. This is also the principle of the motto "Life Companion ". As an accessory, a pair of scales, which also can also measure body fat, a bracelet with various sensors and pedometers ( " S-band ") and a heart rate or heart rate monitors were introduced. In addition, even a special gamepad for control of games was released. The mobile phone is mounted in a special holder on the gamepad. These devices communicate using Bluetooth to the smartphone.

In addition, various cases have been announced by Samsung: So it is a "Protective Cover" in different colors made ​​of polycarbonate, a " flip cover " with a hinged lid, a pouch, a cover for wireless charging and a so-called "S -View give "cover with a cutout in the top of the screen for notifications.