Testseek.com have collected 1196 expert reviews of the Samsung GT-I9500 Galaxy S4 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung GT-I9500 Galaxy S4.
May 2013
(85%)
1196 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
515 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent display
Brilliant camera
Android 4.2.2
Removable Battery and microSD card slot
Battery performance on the S4 is among the best we've seen from smartphones this year
Though it's still not anywhere near as everlasting as the RAZR MAXX HD. It's important to note
Though
That our testing took place on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network
And no
Beautiful Display
Powerful Specs
Good Camera
Supports microSD card
Great battery life
Good display resolution
Good processing power
Slimmer and lighter
Good camera quality
3G
4G LTE connectivity
Calling support
Comparison
Rating
High end dual cameras
Good processing power and speed
LTE A enabled device
Superb screen
Versatile camera
Speedy performance
Software features
Impressive HD screen
Great performance
Good battery back up
Impressive camera
Dual shot camera
Excellent screen
Superb camera quality
Loads of camera features
Great sound quality
Supports multiple video formats out of the box
Good battery life.
Startling screen
Ultra fast processor
Awesome camera
Amazing Full HD display
Outstanding camera capabilities
Powerful CPU
Android Jelly Bean 4.2 OS
Extensive features set
Slew of connectivity options like – NFC
Bluetooth 4 and more
Excellent performance
Crisp and vivid display
Plethora of unique features
Good battery life
Camera works well in good light
Good
Brilliant HD screen
Decent battery backup
Good camera (except low-light shots)
Expectations were sky high when Samsung announced the Galaxy S4
Since the South Korean giant had to better its very own offering
The Galaxy S III
Which not only ruled the Android world
But also went on to become one of the best selling smartphones of
It is very quick
Gestures work well
5inch screen is super
The editors didn't like
Deceptively light
Plastic materials
Overwhelming amount of software features could be difficult to use for some users
Only 8.9 GB of user accessible memory
Big surprise to nobody
The software is not up to snuff. Let's ignore for a moment that all of the ""innovative"" banner ""features"" mentioned above are at best useless and at worst annoying. The rest of the UI ain't much better. For example
There's a "
The software is not up to snuff. Let's ignore for a moment that all of the "innovative" banner "features" mentioned above are at best useless and at worst annoying. The rest of the UI ain't much better. For example
There's a "feat
Only 8.9GB is user accessible out of 16GB
Less battery power
Comparison
The range of features could get confusing
Mixed success with some features such as Air Glance and Air callaccept
Unimpressive design
Poor low light camera shots
No FM
Uninspiring design
Flimsy back cover
Noticeable lag in certain basic tasks
Cluttered UI
Uncomfortable for singlehanded use
Expensive
Feels cheaper than similarpriced phones
'Innovation' makes things too complex
Minor UI issues
Plasticky built does not exude HTC One like premium feel
TouchWiz a bit laggy at times
Features like Smart Scroll
Air View have occasional hiccups
Meager onboard memory out of 16GB storage only 8GB is available
Lacks that premium feel
Too many features can confuse
Old design
No FM radio
Call drop
Same old design that doesn't feel premium
Camera is not good at taking low-light shots
Major portion of internal storage taken up by Samsung apps (read bloat-ware)
The larger screen, the better holdability, and the advances to the camera and its image editing are what will attract you to the Galaxy S 4, not the partially implemented software gimmicks. They're good enough attractions on their own for any Android user...
Published: 2013-05-14, Author: Andy , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Summarising the S4, it feels like two distinct devices. There's the hardware, its awesome power and the potential that that brings, and there's the software, overblown with features that you'll never use.As enthusiasts we'll always embrace the possibiliti...
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Published: 2013-05-14, Author: Andy , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Summarising the S4, it feels like two distinct devices. There's the hardware, its awesome power and the potential that that brings, and there's the software, overblown with features that you'll never use.As enthusiasts we'll always embrace the possibiliti...
I liked the Samsung Galaxy S4 a lot. The screen is wonderful, and I found myself switching to it every time I needed to check out a YouTube clip or a film trailer. I can't say the same for the rest of the device however. Yes, having a removable battery an...
What Samsung has done here is taken the Galaxy S III and made everything bigger and better; except the device itself, which – impressively – is both smaller and lighter. As a technical tour de force , the S4 is hard to criticise and, thanks to the increa...
Incredible image when watching video on the AMOLED display, Good handling / Flawless responsiveness, Camera beats the competition hands down, S Health is promising, STranslator is making progress and Smart Pause comes in handy at times, Finds network and
Some of the functions are novelty features, Nothing new in the design, boring look, Good battery life, but could be better, Almost too many new features
A lot was riding on the Galaxy S4, and Samsung took somewhat of a surprise turn by putting little to no effort into the design, all the while unleashing an innovative user experience that lives up to what 2013 consumers want out of a high-end smartphone, ...
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Published: 2013-05-07, Author: Alex , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: S amsung’s new flagship has arrived but aside from some knockout specs and intriguing software offers, it doesn’t feel like anything new.Samsung have long pumped out devices to see what’ll stick and the company has been known for some ‘interesting’ choice...
Abstract: A video walk through of the redesigned Samsung Galaxy S4 settings menu.The new Samsung Galaxy S4 runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Samsung's TouchWiz UX brings several UI changes and tweaks. One of Samsung's changes includes a redesigned Galaxy S4 setting...
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Published: 2013-05-07, Author: Alex , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: What Mobile took a look at how Samsung’s new flagship, the Galaxy S4, compared with its closest competitors (and siblings)THE GALAXY S3Effectively the Galaxy S4’s little brother, the older model still packs a punch and is arguably the better bet.Looks-wis...
Abstract: We published our first hands-on impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S4 already, and today we will take a closer look at the software of Samsung's new flagship smartphone. The manufacturer has put a lot of emphasis on the myriad of possibilities of their new...
