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)
Published: 2013-05-16, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: When you're shopping for a new smartphone, sometimes there's one clear choice. Other times, there are so many options you don't know where to start. But then there are those times when it comes down to two . You know, a good old fashioned duel. Many smart...
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy S 4 (at left) packs a larger screen than the same-sized S III (at right). Samsung's Galaxy S III is a very sweet Android smartphone , arguably the best of its generation. So you have to wonder what Samsung could do to meaningfully push ...
Abstract: Samsung's new Android flagship is easy to hold and view, but many new software features are only partially baked gimmicksThe Samsung Galaxy S 4 (at left) packs a larger screen than the same-sized S III (at right).Samsung's Galaxy S III is a...
Abstract: Samsung Galaxy S4 has a number of new camera shooting modes, which I admit are pretty neat.So many camera shooting features. Question is, which one should you use in any one situation?And that is a decision you have to make before you take a shot. Say, yo...
Published: 2013-05-14, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Brilliant display – which is a massive improvement over the display on the S III, slim and lightweight formfactor, Expandable memory and removable battery, builtin IR blaster for using the phone as a TV remote, Easy Mode is welcome addition, tons of multi
Polycarbonate body creates a slippery grip, hardware design and materials aren't the nicest out there, some new features like Smart Pause / Smart Scroll and Air Gesture / Air View can be frustrating to use, the touchscreen wasn't responsive to gloves for
Samsung has packed in a ton of innovation with the S4, but a lot of the new features feel like parlor tricks. At the end of the day we really like the S4 for its excellent display, performance, great battery life, excellent camera and multitasking fea...
Abstract: The Galaxy S4 is the new heavy weight smartphone on the market with a slew of new features, from its camera to gesture controls. In today's Battle Vid , we pit Samsung Juggernaut against Nokia 's Pride and joy to see who will win in our Battle vid !!!!Sam...
Published: 2013-05-14, Author: Russell , review by: Geek.com
Abstract: Which phone is better, the HTC One or the Samsung Galaxy S4? That's a question that we've been getting a lot lately here at Geek.com. It's impossible to answer in a single sentence, so we wanted to take the time to give a more complete response.The truth ...
Words by Angelina MontanezWith over 100 million units sold worldwide, the Samsung Galaxy series has become the biggest success story on the mobile front. The Korean-based electronics giant has gone on to release a new flagship phone each year, blowing awa...
