Samsung Galaxy S4 has finally arrived and is ready to launch in 155 countries at the end of April. The next thing you need to do is to know everything about the device about its specifications, software and features, and price before deciding on purchasing a unit.

Hardware Details
Galaxy S4 has some interesting hardware which received positive reviews and seemed to satisfy the world after its demo. SamMobile reported that Galaxy S4 has twice as much speed than Galaxy S3, and blew HTC One, Apple iPhone 5, Sony Xperia Z, and LG Nexus 4, but that is just the processor.

Technical Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S4

Operating System

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean TouchWiz Nature UI

Size

136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm

Weight

130g

Display Size, Type, Resolution, Density

4.99", Super AMOLED, 1920 x 1080 Full HD, 441ppi

CPU

Global Version:

  • Samsung Exynos 5 Octa
  • 1.6GHz quad-core A15, 1.2GHz quad-core A7

US Version

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T
  • 1.9GHz quad-core Krait 300

GPU

Global Version

  • PowerVR SGX 544MP3
  • 3-core 533MHz

US Version

  • Adreno 320

RAM

2 GB

Internal Storage

Available in 16GB/32GB/64GB variants

External Storage

microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64GB

Cameras

13MP Primary, 2MP Secondary

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Infrared Blaster

Software Information
Samsung Galaxy S4 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and comes with TouchWiz Nature UI. It is also packed with many new features on camera app, display, and control.

  • Dual Camera: Both primary and secondary cameras can take pictures, record video, or used for video calls.
  • Sound and Shot: Takes photos while it records an audio.
  • Dram Shot: 100 shots taken in few seconds and creates a collage of images.
  • Erase: Takes multiple shot and erases background elements that aren't needed for the final image.
  • Air View: Image preview by hovering a finger on top of it.
  • Story Album: Creates photo album on the phone. It can also be sent in physical form costing $10-30 per 10-page album.
  • Adapt Display: Screen automatically adapts based on viewing conditions and actual content.
  • Air Gesture: Control the phone without touching it.
  • Smart Scroll: Slight tilting scrolls through pages.
  • Smart Pause: Pauses playback when looking away from the screen.
  • S Translator: Translate between nine supported languages. The feature also functions in voice-to-text and text-to-voice supports.
  • S Health: Fitness exercise management by pairing the phone to accessories such as S band, Body Scale, or heart rate monitor.
  • Samsung Knox: Smartphone enterprise solution.
  • Samsung HomeSync: Automatic synching of files between devices.
  • S Voice Drive: Phone via Bluetooth driving interaction.
  • Smart Switch: Galaxy S4 data backup on computers.
  • Samsung Hub: Magazine interface for buying content.
  • Group Play: Play the same track on other seven devices simultaneously. It also allow 5.1 surround system and supports multiplayer games.
  • ChatOn: App for video chat with up to three people support and Dual Camera support combination.
  • IR Sensor: Use the phone to control your TV.
  • Temperature and Humid Sensors

Accessories
Aside from S band S Health accessory, Galaxy S4 will have cases and covers, Flip cover in variety of colours, and S View Cover that has an opening to lets you peek on the screen and control the phone while most of it remains covered. The device also works even when you have your gloves on.

Availability
By the end of April, the device will reach more than 100 markets from at least 300 network carriers, though the exact dates are not yet known. Galaxy S4 comes in three storage variants, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB with two colour options - black and white. Some US network carriers are already accepting reservations for the device.

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